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Highline Historical Society Sets Record Straight On Guy Burien Was Named After
The Highline Historical Society has posted a very interesting article written by Earl F. Charvet (from research by Charles L. Thiesenhusen) on its website that sets the record straight about Gottlieb Burian…]]>
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Founder Of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” & Community Activist Cherisse Luxa Passes Away
Sunday morning (Dec. 13th), Cherisse Luxa, 62, founder of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” group and community activist, passed away from stomach cancer. Known as one of the area’s most spirited Democrats, […]
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City Council Discusses Funding, SW 153rd & Wah Long Crime Reports
by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members looked ahead to legislative activity in 2010 during their regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 14th, giving review to a preliminary list of funding […]
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Update on gangs, rental housing & more on agenda for Monday council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 16, 2019) regular Burien City Council meeting: updates on gang activity from Police Chief Ted Boe, Respect Washington vs Burien Communities for Inclusion, […]
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Appeals Court upholds Burien ordinance barring police or staff questioning of immigration status
By Jack Mayne A division of the Washington State Court of Appeals has rejected a move by political activist Craig Keller and his Respect Washington political action committee to repeal […]
Posted inCrime, Elections
VIDEO: Dow Constantine & regional leaders denounce racist flier in Burien
On Monday (Oct. 30), King County Executive Dow Constantine – along with numerous regional political leaders (and one lurker) – denounced the recent Respect Washington flier considered by many to […]
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Political activist files suit to force City Council to deal with ‘sanctuary ordinance’
By Jack Mayne Political activist Craig Keller has filed suit in King County Superior Court, demanding the Court order the Burien City Council to either put the city’s controversial sanctuary […]
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More petition signatures delivered to City of Burien to repeal Ordinance 651
On Thursday (July 20), representatives from ‘Respect Washington’ delivered to the City of Burien more petition signatures for the “Initiative Petition to REPEAL Burien’s ‘Sanctuary City’ Ordinance 651.” The Burien […]
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City of Burien receives petition seeking repeal of ‘Sanctuary City’ ordinance #651
On Friday, July 7, 2017, the City of Burien received an initiative petition asking to place on a ballot the repeal of Burien Ordinance No. 651. The “immigration status ordinance†[…]
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LETTER: El Pique owners: ‘We ask readers not to conflate the actions of one individual with the values of our family or our restaurant’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified Burien resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the […]
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Stephanie Mora: ‘Join me at my upcoming campaign events’
You’re Invited! I am running for re-election to the Burien City Council because I believe in protecting our neighborhoods and building a stronger future for our city. Over the past […]
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Raise a glass to the Northwest’s ‘Good Bootlegger,’ as Roy Olmstead’s birthday party comes to Des Moines
Whiskey. Wiretaps. The Northwest’s most notorious rumrunner. Join Stick Lounge for a night where the drinks flow, the stories spill, and the truth…well, most of it’s true. Stick Lounge presents Roy […]
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Raise a glass to the Northwest’s ‘Good Bootlegger,’ as Roy Olmstead’s birthday party comes to Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 20
Whiskey. Wiretaps. The Northwest’s most notorious rumrunner. Join Stick Lounge for a night where the drinks flow, the stories spill, and the truth…well, most of it’s true. Stick Lounge presents Roy […]
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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Shakespeare, ‘Newsies’ & summer sounds across the region
Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our South King County Fine Arts Roundup column by Amy Robinson. MUSIC AND DANCE “Music in the Park”Marvista […]
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Highline School Board Director Damarys Espinoza announces candidacy
Dr. Damarys Espinoza – currently serving as a School Board Director for Highline Public Schools – has officially launched her campaign to retain her seat on the board. The election […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 5 Candidate Gabriel Fernandez
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final entry in our 2025 Voters Guide and Burien City Council Candidate Q&A series. To read the entire series, click here. Three candidates are seeking […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Sam Mendez
Three candidates are seeking election to Position No. 3 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Rashell Lisowski
EDITOR’S NOTE: This candidate Q&A has been updated to correct previously inaccurate information provided by candidate Rashell Lisowski. The revision reflects updated figures and clarifications regarding funding allocations. Four candidates are […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Claudio Fernandez
Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 1 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most […]
