On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 15, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: proclamations in honor of Affordable Housing Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day, discussion of Blake decision […]
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JOB: Seattle Southside Chamber looking to hire Membership & Business Outreach Manager
JOB: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is looking to hire a Membership & Business Outreach Manager: Job Summary: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit, membership-driven […]
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Business survey, update on homelessness/Blake decision & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 1, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: business survey results, proposed donation of property near Salmon Creek, Ambaum and Boulevard Park Subarea Plan, […]
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Business survey, update on homelessness/Blake decision & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 1, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: business survey results, proposed donation of property near Salmon Creek, Ambaum and Boulevard Park Subarea Plan, […]
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Blake decision, Ambaum & Boulevard Park plans and more discussed at Monday’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, April 24, 2023: Blake Decision Updates City Manager Adolfo Bailon updated council on where the Blake decision […]
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On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: Ambaum & Boulevard Park Community Plans, Airport Committee & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (April 24, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Ambaum and Boulevard Park Community Plans, La Serra subdivision, Burien Airport Committee, and more. The meeting is […]
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New ‘Hot Blocks’ crime fighting program unveiled, homelessness update & 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, April 17, 2023: Police Chief Ted Boe Presents “Hot Blocks” Program Burien Police Chief Ted Boe […]
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On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: Police Chief presentation, BEDP appointments, Planning Commission Chair, revenue options & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (April 17, 2023) regular Burien City Council Regular Meeting: proclamations, a presentation from Police Chief Boe, BEDP appointments, Planning Commission Chair revenue options & […]
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Despite council objection, Burien City Manager decides to install portable toilet at encampment
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon sent out a memo stating that he has decided to install a portable toilet at the current homeless encampment located […]
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No Porta Potty or other solutions decided on regarding homeless at Monday night’s special Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the special Burien City Council meeting held on Monday, April 10, 2023: Public Comments The special meeting began with a rowdy Public Comment period, which was […]
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Homelessness, Planning Commission Chair & more on agenda for April 10 Special Burien City Council meeting
Addressing homelessness, possible action against Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer & more are on the agenda for Monday night’s (April 10, 2023) Special Burien City Council meeting. An Executive Session […]
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Monday night’s Burien City Council was a raucous one held in front of an oftentimes unruly, packed house
Monday night’s (April 3, 2023) Burien City Council meeting was a raucous one held in front of an oftentimes unruly packed house, focusing mostly on issues of homelessness and the […]
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Financial options for homeless services, BEDP, city revenues & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for this Monday night’s (April 3, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: financial options for homeless services, BEDP appointments, city revenues, opioid settlement, summer youth camps and […]
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Removal of campers around Burien City Hall/Library will likely be this Friday, Mar. 31
According to signs posted in the encampment of around 15 tents located outside Burien City Hall/Library, campers have until Noon this Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 to remove their belongings. “Camping […]
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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, […]
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Legislative update, approval of EcoThrive Housing Project & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 27, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting:State Legislative update, approval of EcoThrive Housing Demonstration Project and more. The meeting is scheduled to begin […]
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Adriene Buckley honored, RapidRide H-Line, homelessness and more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting held on Monday night, Mar. 20, 2023. EDITOR’S NOTE: City Manager Adolfo Bailon’s update regarding the homeless encampment outside City […]
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City Fruit expands its Harvest Program to Burien
With food insecurity remaining at high levels, inflating food prices, and unpredictable fruit harvests, nonprofit City Fruit announced that it is expanding its harvest program to serve more people – including […]
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On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: update on City Hall camping, building code amendments and more.
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting: City Manager’s update on issues with the unhoused camping outside City Hall, King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) update, […]
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Officer shortage, City Hall problems & more discussed at Tuesday night’s Burien City Council
This meeting originally began on Monday, Feb. 13, but the power went out due to a windstorm about 15 minutes in, so the rest of the meeting was resumed on […]
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Previously postponed Burien City Council meeting will resume Feb. 21
At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, the Burien City Council will resume their Feb. 13 meeting – which was postponed due to a power outage – at Burien […]
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Human Services Commission, BEDP presentation, small business grants & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Feb. 13, 2023) Burien City Council regular meeting: Human Services Commission appointments, Business & Economic Development Partnership presentation, small business grants, renter protections and […]
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Human Services Commission, BEDP presentation, small business grants & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Feb. 13, 2023) Burien City Council regular meeting: Human Services Commission appointments, Business & Economic Development Partnership presentation, small business grants, renter protections and […]
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City of Burien launches Paid Forest Steward Program, seeking Volunteers
The City of Burien this week launched a Paid Forest Steward Program program, and they’re seeking volunteers. The city said that the Green Burien Partnership will “bring together community members and […]
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Burien City Council regular meeting
On the docket for the Burien City Council’s regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023: public health presentation on airport/aircraft exposure, Ambaum and Boulevard Park Community Plan, advisory board recruitment, […]
