The Burien City Council will hold an Emergency Special Meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 16, 2020, to discuss pollutant testing results for the Burien Community Center Annex. As we’ve previously […]
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LETTER: ‘City of Burien is on the verge of adopting zoning rules regarding Enhanced Service Facilities’
[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:] I […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics
City expects results of testing for pollutants at Burien Annex in 7-10 days
As we previously reported, at Monday night’s (Jan. 6) Burien City Council meeting, the Council voted 4-3 to direct City Manager Brian Wilson to authorize “immediate testing” for pollutants in the […]
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LETTER: Resident responds to City Manager’s Letter to the Editor about Burien Annex
[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:] Dear […]
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City proposing to offer Burien Annex tenants over $234,000 in settlement money
The City of Burien is proposing to offer the seven non-profit tenants from the Burien Annex over $234,000 total as settlement money, according to the updated Agenda Bill for Monday […]
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LETTER: ‘The decision to close the Burien Annex was not an easy one…’ – City Manager
[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:] Last […]
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Carolyn Hope hired as City of Burien’s new PaRCS Director
Carolyn Hope has been hired as the City of Burien’s new Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director, effective Feb. 3, 2020. Since 2009, she has worked for the City of […]
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City of Burien won’t extend deadline on closing of Annex; residents, tenants share outrage
By Scott Schaefer Publisher/Editor The abrupt Dec. 9 announcement by the City of Burien to close the Burien Community Annex on Jan. 31, 2020 – evicting seven non-profit organizations with just 53 […]
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City to close Burien Community Annex, leaving several orgs homeless
The City of Burien announced on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 that it will be closing the Burien Community Center Annex, “because initial inspections have found significant concerns with the structural […]
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Burien rental housing ordinance unanimously passes City Council
By Jack Mayne After months of discussions and debate, followed by many citizens backing its passage and some landlords opposed, the Burien City Council on Monday (Oct. 7) unanimously approved […]
Posted inBurien News, Business, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education
Make a new start in your life with adult education or employment training
By Marilyn Littlejohn Looking for a job or embarking on a new career direction can be frustrating. Applying to multiple jobs and being turned down over and over, or not […]
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City of Burien hires Susan McLain and Lorraine Chachere
The City of Burien announced two new hires this week: Susan McLain has been selected as the city’s new community development department director. She replaces Chip Davis, who retired May […]
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LETTER: ‘Burien City Council – why it is important to be part of the process’
The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media nor its staff: Burien City Council – […]
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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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LETTER: ‘Save Normandy Park City Hall’s Gym/Classrooms’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Park Blog nor its staff:] Save […]
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Parks cleared and potential new community center discussed by Burien Council
By Jack Mayne Police Chief Ted Boe told the Burien City Council Monday night (June 3) that all of the campers at midtown parks were gone while the Council also […]
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Chris Craig selected to be City of Burien’s Economic Development Manager
Chris Craig has been selected to be the City of Burien’s Economic Development Manager, the city announced Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He replaces Andrea Snyder, who left the position to […]
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Council gets first review of updated sign ordinance, approves City Manager raise
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council reviewed the city’s proposed new sign ordinance, heard of a new citywide ‘First Friday’ series of community summer celebrations and unanimously voted City […]
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Burien City Manager releases statement on homelessness, camps in parks
On Monday, May 20, the City of Burien released the following statement from City Manager Brian J. Wilson regarding homelessness, tents and camping in city parks: The City of Burien […]
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City of Burien starts pilot program to connect homeless to services
This week, the City of Burien announced a new approach to addressing unauthorized use of Burien parks and facilities. In an effort to make everyone feel welcome and safe in Burien parks, City staff and Burien Police will be taking a…
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Burien City Council hears from residents about homeless problem in city
By Jack Mayne Burien City Councilmembers spent a majority of their time at the regular meeting Monday night (May 5) listening to 40 speakers during public comment period, taking up […]
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Burien Police Report, more on agenda for tonight’s Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for tonight’s Burien City Council meeting: a reception for ‘Citizen of the Year’ Cyndi Upthegrove, presentations of the 2018 Police Services Annual Report by Chief Ted Boe, […]
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Burien City Council told plastics ban harder to do with changes in state law
By Jack Mayne Once upon a time it was easy to approve bans on some types of plastics for environmental reasons, but the issue has grown complex with new products […]
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New Community Court will start sessions in Burien on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019
King County District Court and the City of Burien announced this week that they are collaborating to implement a “community court” in Burien, with the first gavel set to drop […]
