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City seeking nominees for 'Citizen of the Year' awards program; deadline Feb. 14
Matthew Brandis receives ‘Citizen of Year’ award, work plan updated & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
In the latest Burien City Council Meeting on Monday night, April 1, 2024, the agenda included only one business item, and just seven people signed up to speak during Public […]
Burien City Council will discuss new anti-camping ordinance, DESC, Citizen of Year & more at Monday night’s meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 4, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: discussion and possible approval of a new ordinance aimed at expanding unlawful public camping within the […]
Burien City Council will discuss new anti-camping ordinance, DESC, Citizen of Year & more at Monday night’s meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 4, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: discussion and possible approval of a new ordinance aimed at expanding unlawful public camping within the […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Three Burien Citizens of the Year endorse Cydney Moore for City Council
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff. […]
South King Media named 2023 ‘Business of the Year’ by Kent Chamber of Commerce
It was indeed an unforgettable night of glitz, glamour, and groovy vibes as the Kent Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 75th Birthday Gala on Friday night, Sept. 22, 2023 at […]
Upthegrove awards Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to Mauricio Ayon Rodríguez
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 awarded Mauricio Ayon Rodríguez with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered […]
Opening Reception for Maureen Hoffmann’s Italian Stone Art Exhibit is Friday at Highline Heritage Museum
Story & Photos by Eric Mathison Maureen Hoffmann is well known around Burien. Maybe, it’s because she’s led Walk-n-Talks around town every month for many years as part of her […]
Reception for local Artist Maureen Hoffmann will be at Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, May 5
Local Artist Maureen Hoffmann and her exhibit ‘Italian Stone: Artist’s Muse’ will be celebrated with an Opening Reception at the Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, May 5, 2023. Hosted by […]
Monday night’s Burien City Council was a raucous one held in front of an oftentimes unruly, packed house
Monday night’s (April 3, 2023) Burien City Council meeting was a raucous one held in front of an oftentimes unruly packed house, focusing mostly on issues of homelessness and the […]
Financial options for homeless services, BEDP, city revenues & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for this Monday night’s (April 3, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: financial options for homeless services, BEDP appointments, city revenues, opioid settlement, summer youth camps and […]
Citizen of Year selected, famous Tsutakawa fountain to be uncaged & more from Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting held on Monday night, Mar. 6, 2023: Proclamation: Women’s History Month Washington was the fifth state to enact women’s suffrage […]
B-TOWN BIZ: Longtime Burien business Sounds On Wheels going out of business
After 30 years installing stereos and other car accessories, longtime Burien business Sounds On Wheels announced recently that they’ve installed (almost) their last system, and will be going out of […]
New City Manager sworn in, staff salaries discussed & more at Monday night’s Burien Council meeting
By Mellow DeTray Here’s what happened at Monday night’s (Aug. 15, 2022) regular Burien City Council meeting: New City Manager Burien officially has a new City Manager – Adolfo Bailon […]
Transportation, equity, hazard pay & more on agenda for Monday night Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting: another ‘Citizen of the Year’ presentation, Transportation Improvement Program, Equitable Community Engagement Process, salary increase of Interim City Clerk, […]
Burien City Council returning to in-person/hybrid meetings starting May 23
By Mellow DeTray There was big news Monday night (May 2, 2022) regarding future Burien City Council meetings – following two years of holding virtual meetings during the Covid pandemic, […]
LETTER: ‘A very personal perspective – why I’m voting for Hugo Garcia’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] A […]
REMINDER: Burien City Council Candidate Forum will be Monday night
REMINDER: An in-person Burien City Council Candidate Forum will be held this Monday, July 26, 2021, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Highline United Methodist Church. Both winners of this […]
Ground rules set for Monday night’s Burien City Council Candidate Forum
Organizers of the Monday, July 26, 2021 Burien City Council Candidates Forum released their ground rules for the event, which we’ll also be live-streaming via our Facebook page. The in-person […]
Burien City Council Candidate Forum will be Mon., July 26 at Highline United Methodist Church
An in-person Burien City Council Candidate Forum will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Highline United Methodist Church. The forum will be moderated […]
Bright Kids, Poor Grades? Highline Tutoring & Testing now enrolling for Summer and Fall
SPONSORED: Bright Kids, Poor Grades? Highline Tutoring and Testing Enrolling Now for Summer and Fall It’s a fact – the last couple of years have been very different for parents […]
‘Citizens of the Year,’ Pride & Juneteenth proclamations & more on agenda for Monday night Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (June 7, 2021) Burien City Council meeting: Awarding of ‘Citizens of the Year,’ LGBTQIA+ Pride & Juneteenth proclamations, preparing for the 4th of July, […]
Roxana Pardo Garcia, Don & Charlette Berg voted ‘Citizens of the Year’ by Burien City Council Monday night
At Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting (May 17, 2021), Roxana Pardo Garcia, along with Don and Charlette Berg, were voted as joint ‘Citizens of the Year’ for 2020. After […]
Support your child’s in-person or distance learning at Highline Tutoring and Testing Center
SPONSORED: Support your child’s in-person or distance learning at Highline Tutoring and Testing Center The most recent announcements from the Highline School District indicate that students up to grade 5 […]