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Burien City Council votes to put new public safety sales tax on consent agenda at Feb. 23 meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026

The Burien City Council’s Feb. 23 meeting highlighted a city in transition, balancing the technicalities of governance with urgent community needs. From a spirited debate over Council Rules of Order – […]

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Tukwila City Council adopts emergency 6-month moratorium on new detention facilities

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Burien City Council to review financing report, proposed criminal justice tax & more at Monday’s meeting

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33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026
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Burien City Council unanimously backs immigrant protections, advances Gateway sign redesign & more at Monday meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026
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Burien City Council to consider immigrant support resolution, fiber franchises and more at Monday, Feb. 9 meeting

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City of Burien launches ‘Fix It Burien’ app to report potholes, graffiti and other issues

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Burien City Council explores $2.5 million sales tax option for public safety at Monday’s Study Session

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026
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Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026
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City of Burien offering up to $2,500 rebates for home electrification and efficiency upgrades

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026
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Burien City Council will boycott Port-led ‘Day on the Hill,’ hears of Akey’s upcoming departure, discusses sanctuary city status & more

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJanuary 27, 2026January 29, 2026
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Burien City Councilmember Linda Akey announces plans to resign, move out of state

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026
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Burien City Council to hold special 2 p.m. meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, and here’s the agenda

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026
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Burien City Council selects Sarah Moore as Mayor and Hugo Garcia as Deputy Mayor amid financial warning signs

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJanuary 13, 2026January 14, 2026
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Burien Council to pick Mayor and Deputy Mayor, consider budget amendments and more at first meeting of 2026 on Monday

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJanuary 9, 2026January 10, 2026
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VIDEO: Attorney General Nick Brown addresses Trump administration lawsuits and local economic pressures at South Sound Legislative Breakfast

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Citizens’ Climate Lobby urges Congress to act as electricity rates rise across Washington

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025
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Burien City Council welcomes new councilmembers, adjourns on high note at last meeting of 2025

by Sarah BrusigDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025
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On agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: oaths, budget, bag ban, co-living rules, ICE in Burien and more

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Steffanie Fain sworn in Tuesday to represent District 5, becomes first Korean American to serve on King County Council

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Teresa Mosqueda launches 2026 re-election campaign for King County Council District 8

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Burien City Council puts single use bag fee on next Consent Agenda as debate intensifies over ICE activity in the city

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayNovember 18, 2025November 18, 2025
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City of Burien recruiting volunteers for Airport, Human Services and Planning commissions

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025
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On the agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: budget, taxes, transportation safety, environmental rules & more

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Local leaders named to King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s transition committee

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