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Burien minimum wage debate takes unusual turn as initiative supporters back business owners’ concerns

Burien minimum wage debate takes unusual turn as initiative supporters back business owners’ concerns

Supporters of Burien’s voter-approved minimum wage initiative have publicly backed many of the concerns raised in an open letter to the city by approximately 36 local business owners, creating an unusual alliance over the city’s handling and implementation of the law while related litigation remains unresolved. The business owners say they are not challenging the…

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

PHOTOS: Burien Pride went to the dogs as CARES pups took center stage

PHOTOS: Burien Pride went to the dogs as CARES pups took center stage

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

LETTER: Highline Public Schools parents say ‘this isn’t budget mitigation; it is a tactical shell game’

LETTER: Highline Public Schools parents say ‘this isn’t budget mitigation; it is a tactical shell game’

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Sound Transit seeks South King County residents for Community Oversight Panel

Sound Transit seeks South King County residents for Community Oversight Panel

June 8, 2026June 7, 2026

Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

June 7, 2026June 7, 2026

More than 200 Highline students compete in Seahurst Elementary Math Bonanza

More than 200 Highline students compete in Seahurst Elementary Math Bonanza

June 6, 2026June 6, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball is this Saturday night, June 6

REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball is this Saturday night, June 6

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Chase this Juneuary chill away with BAT’s Movie Musical Karaoke on Tuesday night, June 9

Chase this Juneuary chill away with BAT’s Movie Musical Karaoke on Tuesday night, June 9

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

DubSea Fish Sticks coach Elliott Cribby named head baseball coach at Hawai’i Hilo

DubSea Fish Sticks coach Elliott Cribby named head baseball coach at Hawai’i Hilo

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

City of Burien to celebrate ‘Summer of Soccer’ with special fútbol/soccer flag raising on Thursday, June 11

City of Burien to celebrate ‘Summer of Soccer’ with special fútbol/soccer flag raising on Thursday, June 11

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

REMINDER: Giant Rummage Sale returning to Normandy Park Cove this Sunday, June 7

REMINDER: Giant Rummage Sale returning to Normandy Park Cove this Sunday, June 7

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Free ‘Music in the Park’ concerts return to Burien starting July 9

Free ‘Music in the Park’ concerts return to Burien starting July 9

June 5, 2026June 4, 2026

Walk-n-Talk Burien’s historic Indian Trail this Sunday, June 7

Walk-n-Talk Burien’s historic Indian Trail this Sunday, June 7

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Designer’s Blowout Sale will be next two Saturdays: June 6 & June 13

Designer’s Blowout Sale will be next two Saturdays: June 6 & June 13

June 4, 2026June 5, 2026

The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary to close at end of school year, holding Garage Sale June 13

The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary to close at end of school year, holding Garage Sale June 13

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Can you help? Hospitality House seeking overnight volunteers to help keep Burien shelter running

Can you help? Hospitality House seeking overnight volunteers to help keep Burien shelter running

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: The art of living pollinators

MASTER GARDENERS: The art of living pollinators

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

Glen Acres Church of Christ to host free Community Picnic and Games in Burien on Saturday, June 27

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2026 Southside Leadership Conference will be at Highline College Friday, July 10

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien student says gaming builds friendship, community and resilience

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Burien City Council advances transit plans, investment strategy and vacancy process at Monday’s meeting

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Carol on PHOTOS: Burien Pride went to the dogs as CARES pups took center stage
Not one SMALL dog. Sad….
J. Fichamba on LETTER: Highline parent questions district transparency over Raisbeck Aviation High leadership change
I have read this LTE a couple times! I wonder why it’s anyone’s business that Mrs. Tipton is on an…
Anneliese Ellerton on Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13
Thank you Mariel for sending your informative post to the Burien Blog! We certainly appreciate your help. Anneliese
Kirsten C. on LETTER: Highline parent questions district transparency over Raisbeck Aviation High leadership change
Thank you for your support and advocacy for the Highline community!
Louis G on Federal prison sentence handed down in drug trafficking case tied to Burien
Given the harm to the community the sentences should be much, much longer.

Crime

Federal prison sentence handed down in drug trafficking case tied to Burien

Federal prison sentence handed down in drug trafficking case tied to Burien

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Drug trafficker sentenced to 7½ years after major fentanyl, heroin bust linked to White Center area

Drug trafficker sentenced to 7½ years after major fentanyl, heroin bust linked to White Center area

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026

Kent Police arrest 54-year-old Burien driver following rollover DUI crash

Kent Police arrest 54-year-old Burien driver following rollover DUI crash

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Burien Police invite neighborhoods to join National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4

Burien Police invite neighborhoods to join National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Suspected fentanyl dealer arrested Wednesday morning in downtown Burien

Suspected fentanyl dealer arrested Wednesday morning in downtown Burien

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

VIDEO: Police, federal agents arrest 2 in major human trafficking case at SeaTac motel

VIDEO: Police, federal agents arrest 2 in major human trafficking case at SeaTac motel

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

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Politics

Burien City Council to discuss filling seat vacated by Linda Akey, transit & more at June 1 meeting

Burien City Council to discuss filling seat vacated by Linda Akey, transit & more at June 1 meeting

May 29, 2026May 30, 2026

Learn to turn kitchen scraps Into compost at free Burien workshop on Wednesday, June 3

Learn to turn kitchen scraps Into compost at free Burien workshop on Wednesday, June 3

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

Cities of Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

Cities of Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

Burien City Council repeals minimum wage ordinance, sparks new round of confusion

Burien City Council repeals minimum wage ordinance, sparks new round of confusion

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER: Highline parent questions district transparency over Raisbeck Aviation High leadership change

LETTER: Highline parent questions district transparency over Raisbeck Aviation High leadership change

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cascade Middle School relocation ‘most efficient use of taxpayer dollars”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cascade Middle School relocation ‘most efficient use of taxpayer dollars”

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

LETTER: Residents question feasibility of proposed Cascade Middle School site at Salmon Creek

LETTER: Residents question feasibility of proposed Cascade Middle School site at Salmon Creek

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘This can’t be legal’ says Burien resident about towering ADU

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘This can’t be legal’ says Burien resident about towering ADU

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BAT Theatre thanks speakers for ‘Rebellious Women’ talkback, highlights ERA effort

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BAT Theatre thanks speakers for ‘Rebellious Women’ talkback, highlights ERA effort

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns raised over leadership changes at North Hill Elementary

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns raised over leadership changes at North Hill Elementary

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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