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Farewell to Linda Akey, BEDP vision and repeal of minimum wage ordinance mark pivotal night at Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

The Burien City Council’s May 18, 2026 meeting marked a night of significant transition, community visioning, and pivotal policy shifts. The evening included a bittersweet note as the council bid […]

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Judge rules in favor of City of Burien in public records lawsuit over city manager evaluation

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026
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Minimum wage rules, economic development & more on agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
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Minimum wage repeal, airport expansion and KCRHA concerns top busy Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026
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King County Council’s move to dismantle KCRHA raises questions for DESC Bloomside in Burien

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
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Minimum wage ordinance, economic development on agenda at Burien City Council’s fifth meeting in a row Monday

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
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Burien City Council debates public comment rules, land acknowledgment & meeting times in study session

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
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Burien City Council to weigh rules of order and future budget plan at Monday’s Study Session

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Leadership vacuum at Burien City Hall raises questions about what’s happening behind closed doors

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
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Burien City Council appoints interim City Manager, votes to repeal minimum wage ordinance

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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First Burien City Council meeting under Acting City Manager Rod Steitzer on Monday, April 20 will tackle minimum wage, budget issues & more

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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Sen. Tina Orwall launches re-election campaign for 33rd District

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026
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BREAKING: Burien City Council puts City Manager Adolfo Bailon on paid administrative leave after executive session

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferApril 13, 2026April 14, 2026
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Burien City Council to hold Special Meeting Monday, April 13 with executive session on legal matters

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026
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Burien City Council confronts dual minimum wage laws, tree canopy initiatives, rising sewer costs and more

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026
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Burien Indivisible to host twice-monthly rallies starting this Saturday, April 11

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026
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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
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Burien City Council revisits minimum wage, addresses online bullying, food safety and more

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
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On the agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting: budget updates, board appointments and more

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026
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Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade announces run for State House seat held by Rep. Mia Gregerson

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 11, 2026March 12, 2026
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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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026
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‘Stand Up for Science’ rally set for this Saturday, Mar. 7 at Seattle Center

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 2, 2026March 3, 2026
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Burien Democrat Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for alcohol use before budget hearing

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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