All are invited to join Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 for BAT’s presentation on plans for a new performing and visual arts center in Burien. The […]
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Learn about BAT’s proposed new performing and visual arts center in Burien at Boulevard Park Library on Saturday, Sept. 30
All are invited to join Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 for BAT’s presentation on plans for a new performing and visual arts center in Burien. The […]
Beginning May 9, you will no longer have to pay overdue fines at King County Libraries
Beginning May 9, 2023, the King County Library System (KCLS) – including the Burien and Boulevard Park libraries – will stop charging late fines for library items that are overdue. They will […]
RapidRide H Line, parking enforcement, camping update, EcoTHRIVE approval & more from Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of Monday night’s (Mar. 27, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Metro RapidRide H Line Project Update Metro’s new RapidRide H Line serves a 12-mile route between Burien, […]
Meet Sen. Keiser, Rep. Gregerson & Rep. Orwall at Boulevard Park Library
SPONSORED: Senator Karen Keiser, Representative Mia Gregerson, and Representative Tina Orwall would like to meet you at the Boulevard Park Library on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 to hear about your […]
Meet Sen. Keiser, Rep. Gregerson & Rep. Orwall at Boulevard Park Library this Sat., Oct. 8
SPONSORED: Senator Karen Keiser, Representative Mia Gregerson, and Representative Tina Orwall would like to meet you at the Boulevard Park Library this coming Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 to hear about […]
Kids can improve riding skills at Bicycle Rodeo at Boulevard Park Library on Aug. 13
It’s time for a Bicycle Rodeo – and kids will be able to improve their riding skills and even learn a trick or two from bicycle-trained Burien Police Officers on […]
King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized Ballot Box ‘surveillance’ signs
A voter drops his ballot into the ballot drop box near Burien City Hall/Library on Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022. Photo by Scott Schaefer. As voters began to receive their […]
King County Library System to expand hours of operation starting Sunday, Feb. 27
Starting Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, the King County Library System (KCLS) – including those in the Burien area – will increase hours of operation by 18% system-wide. Hours of operation […]
Burien, Boulevard Park libraries will reopen for modified in-building services by July 13
The King County Library System (KCLS) announced this week that it will reopen all remaining library buildings – including Burien and Boulevard Park – by July 13, 2021. The Burien […]
Thanks to a grant, you can now access free WiFi outside Burien & Boulevard Park libraries
The King County Library System (KCLS) recently received a federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant from the Washington State Library (WSL) to expand digital inclusion in King […]
King County Library System begins phased path to reopening
Photo of Burien Library courtesy Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc. Effective Monday, June 8, the King County Library System (KCLS) will advance to Phase 1.5 in its multiphase plan to reopen […]
Ten years ago today, the City of Burien annexed North Highline & Boulevard Park
From the City of Burien: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Boulevard Park and North Burien’s Annexation! Today – April 1, 2020 – marks the 10th anniversary of the annexation of […]
Man shot, seriously injured outside Boulevard Park Library Monday afternoon
The King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that on Monday (Feb. 27, 2017) at around 4:55 p.m., police responded to a report of a man shot outside the Boulevard Park Library in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Second letter by Dow Constantine shows apparent support for preserving Puget Sound Park
By Ralph Nichols A letter written on April 3 by then-King County Councilmember Dow Constantine – this one sent to Ron Sims, who was still county executive at the time […]
Tiny home village, zoning amendments, tax increases & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
During their first meeting in nearly a month, the Burien City Council on Monday night, April 29, 2024 discussed a range of topics, from environmental initiatives to public safety concerns. […]
REMINDER: Remember to VOTE in the General Election by 8 p.m. Tuesday night, Nov. 7
REMINDER: Remember to VOTE in the 2023 General Election – return your ballot to a ballot drop box (no stamp required) by 8 p.m. this Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. There are two […]
VOTE – General Election ballots are due by 8 p.m.!
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 at 8 p.m. is the deadline to submit your ballot for the 2023 General Election, which includes three positions on the Burien City Council. Read all […]
Unlawful camping ordinance passes, new Planning Commissioners named & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Sept. 25, 2023: Proclamation: National Literacy Month This proclamation recognizes the importance of literacy. One-in-three 3rd […]