This still-frame image taken from video shows Martin Barrett, who is currently running for Burien City Council Position No. 1 against fellow candidate Hugo Garcia, in a March 1 Facebook […]
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Questioning Burien’s City Council Candidates Part 6: What should replace the recently razed Burien Annex?
By Nicholas Johnson Right or wrong, the Burien Annex is gone – and the future of that site at Fourth Avenue and old Crosby Road, or 146th Street, is up […]
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Questioning Burien’s City Council Candidates Part 3: Is the current council adequately addressing top community concerns?
By Nicholas Johnson Roughly a third of Burienites reported feeling unsafe in their neighborhoods in 2018. Just as many said they don’t believe people are treated respectfully regardless of their […]
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Questioning Burien’s City Council Candidates Part 1: ‘Why are you doing this?’
By Nicholas Johnson With two incumbents and 12 newcomers competing for four seats on Burien’s City Council, we had questions. For starters: why are you doing this, what are your […]
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Burien residents share views on proposed Downtown Emergency Service Center development
Rendering of DESC supportive housing development proposed for 801 SW 150th StreetBy Jack Mayne Fifty five or so people shared their thoughts on the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) “affordable […]
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Ambaum Blvd., climate plan, police services & more on agenda for Monday Council Study Session
Ambaum Blvd. corridor, Boulevard Park Land Use, climate action plan, study on police services, hazard pay and more are on the agenda for Monday night’s (May 24, 2021) Burien City […]
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LETTER: ‘An Open Letter To My Community’ from Mayor Jimmy Matta
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] An […]
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King County Executive Dow Constantine delivers his 2021 ‘State of the County’ address
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, King County Executive Dow Constantine delivered his 2021 “State of the County” address, where he talked about homelessness, the climate crisis, changes to the Sheriff’s […]
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DAYNA’S DOSE: The importance of imagination, play, and humor in adulthood
When we were children everything we did was play—activities done for the sheer pleasure of doing them, not to achieve any particular outcome. We used our imaginations and laughed easily. As adults, many of us have lost some of our ability to imagine and have become practical, goal-driven, and more concerned with playing by the rules than enjoying ourselves.
While play is vital to childhood development, it is equally essential in adulthood for wellbeing, adaptability, connection, happiness and innovation.
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New Burien Community Resource Center offers ‘one-stop shopping’ for social service needs
By Marilyn Littlejohn King County District Court Community Court Coordinator Three words best describe what users of the new Burien Community Resource Center can expect when they visit the center: […]
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Police Chief Kimerer says he’s retiring; Sheriff again explains sanctuary rules
By Jack Mayne Police Chief Scott Kimerer announced to the Burien City Council at Monday night’s session that he would be retiring on Sept. 1 after 38 years in law […]
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B-TOWN BLOG VOTERS’ GUIDE: Q&As with City Council Pos. #5 Candidates
On July 6, 2017, we emailed out a list of 11 Questions to all candidates running for Burien City Council in the Primary election, which has an Aug. 1 voting […]
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Federal and State funding critical for continued economic growth, say area mayors
By Ralph Nichols Federal and state funding from earmarks and other targeted appropriations is critical for continued economic growth in Southwest King County, officials from three Highline cities said Friday […]
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King County Executive Candidates Speak At Burien Forum
Crime – including a high level of gang activity – is an ongoing concern in the Highline area, along with the rest of King County, especially at a time when multi-million-dollar budget deficits have forced staff reductions in the sheriff’s and prosecutor’s offices.
And not surprisingly, all five major candidates for King County executive told the King County Police Chief’s Association on Thursday that public safety is the primary responsibility of county government. They spoke at a forum at the Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien…
