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UPDATE: Sharon Nelson Will Speak At Sustainable Burien Meeting Jan. 10th
Due to a last-minute scheduling conflict, Rep. Dave Upthegrove will NOT be at Sustainable Burien’s next meeting, this Sunday, Jan. 10th – instead, Rep. Sharon Nelson and Susan Robinson from […]
The B-Town Blog’s Top 11 Burien Stories Of 2009; Plus, Take Our Poll…
by Scott Schaefer Publisher/Editor As 2009 (and the first decade of the 21st century) winds to a close, we’re taking a few moments to reflect on a very interesting year, […]
Scott LeVielle Resigns As North Highline Fire Chief
by Ralph Nichols North Highline Fire Chief Scott LeVielle announced on Monday (Dec. 21) that he will step aside, clearing the way for adoption of a reduced but balanced 2010 […]
A Report From Dr. Arun Jhaveri About The Climate Change Conference In Copenhagen
Dr. Arun Jhaveri is the first Mayor of Burien. He is a physicist and mechanical engineer, recently co-authoring the book “Carbon Reduction: Policies, Strategies and Technologies.†He stayed in touch, […]
Major Personnel Changes Could Alter North Highline Fire Department
by Ralph Nichols With the future of fire protection service in North Highline possibly in the balance, two major personnel actions by Fire District 11 commissioners, expected to be announced […]
11th-Hour Dealing On Puget Sound Park Gives King County Bad Name
by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members and Highline-area residents made their case on two issues of considerable local concern to trustees of the King County Library System (KCLS) at […]
Sally Nelson, One Of Burien’s Founders, Retiring After 16 Years
by Ralph Nichols Call her a Founding Mother. In fact, she was present before the “creation.†Sally Nelson, a leader in the community effort that saw Burien finally become an […]
Burien Council Expected To Adopt Budget Amendments Monday Night
by Ralph Nichols Burien council members are scheduled to adopt tonight (Monday, Dec. 14) amendments to the city’s 2009-2010 biennial budget. The changes will adjust the 2010 budget to compensate […]
Update On Status Of White Center’s Evergreen Pool From Whitewater Aquatics
We recently received an update on the status of White Center’s Evergreen Pool from the folks at Whitewater Aquatics, and the most current info we have is that Whitewater made […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Letter To The KCLS Board Re:Puget Sound Park
KCLS Board of directors Greetings, Please cease any discussions with King County in regards to transferring any ownership or easement rights in Puget Sound Park prior to the annexation of […]
Founder Of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” & Community Activist Cherisse Luxa Passes Away
Sunday morning (Dec. 13th), Cherisse Luxa, 62, founder of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” group and community activist, passed away from stomach cancer. Known as one of the area’s most spirited Democrats, […]
Burien City Council, Residents React To County’s Pitch For Puget Sound Park; Plus, Take Our Poll…
by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members had their first face-to-face discussion with a representative of the King County Executive’s office on the divisive issue of Puget Sound Park at […]
Fred Jarrett Pitches County’s Plan For Puget Sound Park To Burien Council
By Ralph Nichols Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett spoke to the Burien City Council Monday night (Dec. 7th) about the Puget Sound Park issue, expressing Executive Dow Constantine’s hope […]
BREAKING: Fred Jarrett Pitches County’s Plan For Puget Sound Park To Burien Council
by Ralph Nichols Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett spoke to the Burien City Council Monday night (Dec. 7th) about the Puget Sound Park issue, expressing Executive Dow Constantine’s hope […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Zach Hudgins Is The Right Choice
11th District state Representative Zach Hudgins is the right choice to fill the County Council District 8 vacancy. More than half of District 8 lies outside West Seattle: Vashon/Maury, North […]
King County Advisory Committee Recommends Four Finalists For Dow’s Seat; None Are From Burien
Late Thursday (Dec. 3rd), the King County Council announced that its Advisory Committee has chosen four finalists seeking to fill the King County Council seat vacated by Dow Constantine upon […]