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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

The City of Burien will not participate in next week’s planned Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) lobbying day in Olympia, a decision city representatives say reflects ongoing disagreements with the […]

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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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffNovember 24, 2025November 24, 2025
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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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025
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Peter Kwon concedes, thanks supporters after latest results in King County Council District 5 race

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025
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Schilling concedes 33rd Legislative District race to Obras, thanks supporters

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025
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ELECTION RESULTS 4: Obras widens lead over Schilling as winners of Burien City Council, Highline School Director races emerge

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ELECTION RESULTS 3: Obras surges past Schilling as latest returns roll in; Alvarez now leading Hohimer

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On agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: budget hearing, arts funding, tax measures & more

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SNAP benefits will be halted Nov. 1 as federal shutdown continues, hitting south King County families

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
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Claws come out over Burien CARES as city council debate deepens

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayOctober 28, 2025October 29, 2025
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CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 7 Mora vs DeVito

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025

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