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Burien City Council holding retreat this Friday, April 3 at Puget Sound Skills Center, and here’s the agenda

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

The Burien City Council will hold a special meeting and retreat this Friday, April 3, starting at 9 a.m. at the Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC) Lecture Hall (map below), […]

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Burien City Council revisits minimum wage, addresses online bullying, food safety and more

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On the agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: budget updates, board appointments and more

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Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade announces run for State House seat held by Rep. Mia Gregerson

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Some residents oppose City of Burien’s proposal to rezone Northeast Redevelopment Area for industrial use

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
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Split votes and leadership tensions mark Monday’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026
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On agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council: criminal justice tax, $10 million budget transfer and board appointments & more

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‘Stand Up for Science’ rally set for this Saturday, Mar. 7 at Seattle Center

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Burien Democrat Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for alcohol use before budget hearing

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

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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

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

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PHOTOS: Students at Highline High School take to streets in Burien to protest ICE

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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

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Burien City Councilmember Linda Akey announces plans to resign, move out of state

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Highline High School student serves as Page in Washington House of Representatives

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Burien City Council to hold special 2 p.m. meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, and here’s the agenda

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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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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

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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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PDC complaints dismissed against SeaTac Councilmember Peter Kwon’s county council campaign

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