A Community Meeting on Public Safety in Burien will be held on Monday night, May 6, 2024 at the Highline Performing Arts Center – but not without some initial email […]
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Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling issues statement responding to Burien Police Officers ‘no confidence’ petition
On Monday, May 6, 2024, Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling sent us the following response to the Burien Police Officers petition of “no confidence” in he and City Manager Adolfo Bailon […]
VIDEO: Mayor Schilling, Burien business owners slap back at Sheriff, share concerns over lack of camping enforcement at press conference
On Thursday morning, April 25, 2024, Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling – backed by three fellow councilmembers and several business owners – slapped back at King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall at […]
King County awards $3 million in grant funding for homelessness assistance in Burien and Tukwila
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, King County announced $3 million in funding to support an increase in shelter capacity and rapidly serve people experiencing homelessness in south King County cities, […]
Burien’s ‘Empty Bowls’ huge success, raises over $19,000 for Highline Area & White Center Food Banks
Burien’s annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser for the Highline Area and White Center Food Banks was a huge success on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, with attendance estimated at 852 people, raising […]
PHOTO: Burien’s Eagle Landing Stairs have finally been removed
Burien’s Eagle Landing Park Stairs were quietly removed last week – quiet other than the sound of chainsaws, tools and grunting workers – leaving behind several cut trees and a […]
’It’s a Wonderful Burien’ offers Holiday Joy for the whole south end, starting this weekend
Support local businesses while enjoying winter festivities and events in Burien, from now until Dec. 31, 2023! The City of Burien this week announced the return of the “It’s a […]
REMINDER: Third annual ‘Welcoming Burien’ event is this Saturday, Sept. 16
REMINDER: The City of Burien and Discover Burien will celebrate “Welcoming Burien” – a day of community connection, play, and celebration – this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Everyone is invited […]
Third annual ‘Welcoming Burien’ event will Saturday, Sept. 16
The City of Burien and Discover Burien will mark their third year of bringing neighbors together to celebrate National Welcoming Week – which runs from Sept. 8-17 – with a day […]
All are invited to third annual ‘Welcoming Burien’ event on Saturday, Sept. 16 in Town Square Park
The City of Burien and Discover Burien will mark their third year of bringing neighbors together to celebrate National Welcoming Week – which runs from Sept. 8-17 – with a day […]
VIDEO: Watch our time-lapse chronicle of Thursday’s sweep of Burien homeless encampment
In a documentation of the plight faced by both homeless campers and neighbors in Downtown Burien, a time-lapse video shot on Thursday, June 1, 2023 captures the ebb and flow […]
Next Highline Forum will be at Port of Seattle Airport Conference Center Wednesday, Mar. 22
The next Highline Forum will be held Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m at the Port of Seattle Airport Office Building in SeaTac (map below). The Highline Forum provides […]
Burien Police Chief Ted Boe decides to stay on as Chief
Burien Police Chief Theodore “Ted” Boe announced this week that he has changed his mind – he will remain in his current role after forgoing a promotion to serve as […]
On agenda for Monday’s Burien Council: affordable housing, new Police Chief & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Oct. 24, 2022) Burien City Council Study Session: federal legislative agenda, salary survey, budget, Affordable Housing Demonstration Program, renter protections, and the recruitment process […]
On agenda for Monday’s Burien Council: affordable housing, new Police Chief & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Oct. 24, 2022) Burien City Council Study Session: federal legislative agenda, salary survey, budget, Affordable Housing Demonstration Program, renter protections, and the recruitment process […]
Burien Police Chief Ted Boe promoted to Chief of Patrol Operations Division
Burien Police Chief Theodore “Ted” Boe has accepted a promotion to serve as Patrol Operations Division Chief for King County Sheriff’s Office, effective Jan. 1, 2023, the City of Burien […]
Burien Police Chief Ted Boe promoted to Chief of Patrol Operations Division
Burien Police Chief Theodore “Ted” Boe has accepted a promotion to serve as Patrol Operations Division Chief for King County Sheriff’s Office, effective Jan. 1, 2023, the City of Burien […]
Burien Police Chief Ted Boe promoted to Chief of Patrol Operations Division
Burien Police Chief Theodore “Ted” Boe has accepted a promotion to serve as Patrol Operations Division Chief for King County Sheriff’s Office, effective Jan. 1, 2023, the City of Burien […]
Crime update, budget, affordable housing & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Oct. 3, 2022) Burien City Council regular meeting: budget, strategic plan, a crime status report presentation, Affordable Housing Demonstration Program, arts & culture grants […]
After more than 2 years of work by volunteers, Burien Creative District approved by ArtsWA
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce, and was also on the Creative District committee. The […]