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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City of Burien edited letter to Three Tree Point property owners before sending
By Nicholas Johnson City of Burien staff made changes to a letter to Three Tree Point property owners – which addressed “ongoing misinterpretations regarding the public street right-of-way commonly known […]
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Three Tree Point beach cabanas ‘unlawful’ if unpermitted, city of Burien says
In this Friday afternoon photo taken from the corner of Maplewild Avenue SW and SW 172nd Street, pedestrians walk along SW 172nd Street as American flags fly above beach cabanas, […]
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City Council tells Burien staff to work with applicant for Indian Trail crossing access
By Jack Mayne A private property owner has asked for an amendment to Burien’s Municipal Code to allow a vehicle crossing of the Indian Trail, a designated pedestrian pathway that […]
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Maintenance facility, National Night Out, Climate Action Plan & more on agenda for Monday Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Aug. 2) Burien City Council meeting: new maintenance facility, National Night Out, Climate Action Plan, Arts Commission, Indian Trail, joining the Welcoming Network, salmon […]
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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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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Full coverage of Monday night’s Burien City Council in-person Candidate Forum
Mayor Jimmy Matta addresses an audience of about 100 Monday night at Highline United Methodist Church. Story & Photos by Nicholas Johnson Video by Scott Schaefer Half of the candidates […]
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Questioning Burien’s City Council Candidates Part 2: ‘How would you have voted on DESC?’
By Nicholas Johnson When it comes to divisive issues in Burien, it would seem the Downtown Emergency Service Center’s permanent supportive housing project is second only to the challenges it […]
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Burien City Council Candidate Hugo Garcia: ‘The Experience Needed to Help Burien Small Businesses’
SPONSORED – PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT: A message from Burien City Council Candidate Hugo Garcia, who is running for Position No. 1: The Experience Needed to Help Burien Small Businesses Growing […]
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Burien City Council unanimously passes 3-pronged public safety plan
Burien’s City Council gave the green light Monday night (July 19, 2021) to a three-pronged plan to bolster public safety – primarily in the city’s downtown core – for businesses […]
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Burien City Council approves DESC proposal; some say supporters ‘aren’t from Burien’
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council on Monday night, June 21, 2021 voted 6-1 to approve the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) proposal as part of the city’s Affordable […]
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Final vote on DESC on docket for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
On the docket for Monday night’s (June 21) Burien City Council regular meeting: final vote on whether DESC’s supportive housing proposal will be approved for the Affordable Housing Demonstration Program, […]
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LETTERS: Eagle Landing Stairs neighbor proposes solution to City of Burien, City Manager responds
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor from resident and Burien City Council candidate John White, and includes a rebuttal from Burien City Manager Brian Wilson. It […]
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Update on appointing new Sheriff, rental housing & more on docket for Monday’s Burien City Council
On the docket for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting – an update on appointing a new King County Sheriff, Urban Center Streetscape Plan, Rental Housing Inspection, Business Licenses […]
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DESC delayed to May 17, crime, police, food trucks & more all discussed by Burien City Council
By Jack Mayne At its council meeting Monday night (April 19), City Manager Brian Wilson presented steps to address concerns of Burien businesses on city crime and safety, the proposed […]
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DESC, Food Trucks, public safety & more on agenda for Mon. night Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting: proclamations, approval of DESC’s supportive housing project (on the Consent Agenda), public safety, advisory board member selection, food trucks, […]
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Burien City Council will discuss DESC, respond to Food Truck concerns & more Mon. night
On the agenda for Monday night’s (April 5, 2021) regular Burien City Council meeting: the proposed Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) Housing Demonstration Project, response to concerns over Food Trucks, […]
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Burien City Council discusses police services contract with King County Sheriff’s Office
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council at its Mar. 16 meeting discussed its police services contract with the King County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office currently provides the City […]
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Burien City Council told of Metro plan to increase bus frequency, decrease travel time on Ambaum
By Jack Mayne King County Metro Transit is proposing to implement a new RapidRide H Line bus route connecting Burien and Seattle primarily using Ambaum Blvd. SW and SW 150th […]
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VIDEO: Watch DESC’s online webinar about new low-income housing project in Burien
The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) held an online meeting about its proposed Burien low-income housing project on Tuesday night, Feb. 23, 2021. Over 140 participants tuned into the public […]
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The future looks bright for new leaders of Sustainable Burien, who want to install solar panels on Highline High
Humans have been harnessing the sun’s power since as early as 7th century B.C., when experts theorize that sunlight was used to light fires via magnifying glass materials. Since then, […]
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City of Burien and Discover Burien create online directories of local restaurants and retailers
The City of Burien and Discover Burien this week announced the launch of two new resources to support local restaurants and retail businesses – Burien Eat Streets, a hyperlocal comprehensive online […]
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Burien’s new Peter Western Bridge will open Monday, Dec. 21
The City of Burien announced this week that the new Peter Western Bridge in the 2200 block of S 116th Street (map below) will open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Monday, […]
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City of Burien announces funding for COVID-19 Child Care Support
The City of Burien announced on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 that it is allocating $300,000 from federal CARES Act funding to child care providers to pay for financial assistance to […]
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Building code updates, Ambaum development & more on agenda for Mon. Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 21, 2020) Burien City Council meeting: building code updates, human services & affordable housing funding, business & rental housing license fees, Ambaum Corridor […]
