King County Executive Dow Constantine on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 announced $26 million in funding to local organizations around King County – including in Burien – creating housing opportunities for […]
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New local nonprofit wants to create ‘Sunnydale Village,’ a temporary encampment at Burien church, but neighbors and the city are pushing back
This past weekend, residents near Oasis Home Church (map below) – located two blocks from Highline High School – received a notice of a Community Meeting by the Burien Community […]
10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 2 Candidate Cydney Moore
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous Q&As here), covering topics like their reasons for […]
Privately hired organization ‘The More We Love’ claims success in relocating homeless in Burien; city, councilmembers respond
Kristine Moreland and her organization, The More We Love, have been the subject of much conjecture about homelessness in Burien over recent weeks. Moreland – who also works as a […]
Questioning Burien’s 2023 City Council Candidates Part 3: ‘What are your thoughts on conducting sweeps of homeless encampments?’ Position #2 Candidates respond
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve […]
25 O’Clock: The impact of the Crooked Street Clock in Burien
At 629 SW 152nd Street in Downtown Burien, there is a working metal clock that has a crooked support. “Street Clock” is done as an artistic expression as part of […]
After more than 23 years, Gina Kallman is retiring from City of Burien
After more than 23 years working behind the scenes, Gina Kallman will retire from her regular position as Cultural Arts Supervisor for the City of Burien on Feb. 2, 2023. […]
‘It’s not about me…’ Our interview with Adolfo Bailon, Burien’s new City Manager
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor Burien’s new City Manager Adolfo Bailon has been on the job for less than a month, and he’s working diligently to learn as much as he […]
Burien Council reviews new ‘Shop Local’ website, approves letter to FAA & more at Monday meeting
By Mellow DeTray At Monday night’s (Aug. 1, 2022) regular Burien City Council meeting, lawmakers discussed a new “shop local” website, heard about an internal job promotion, city finances, approved […]
Burien City Council conducts first in-person meeting in over two years
By Mellow DeTray All Councilmembers were present for Monday night’s (May 16, 2022) meeting, most of them in-person at City Hall Council Chambers for the first time since April, 2020. […]
Art installation by Kathy Justin & Dane Johnson at Highline Heritage Museum through October
Check out a wonderful installation by Artists Kathy Justin and Dane Johnson – the two driving forces behind the Burien Interim Art Space – at the Highline Heritage Museum through […]
King County hits 70%, Burien area 80.2% for single dose vaccine milestone
King County Executive Dow Constantine on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 announced more than 70 percent of all eligible King County residents across all age and racial/ethnic groups have received at […]
LETTER: Let’s turn Burien’s Annex Park ‘into an incredible sculpture garden’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident(s). It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Following […]
LETTER: Grassy field at former Burien Annex site ‘a great place for a sculpture garden’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Four […]
Seattle Pride grant will assist with food insecurity needs in Burien & other south end communities
As COVID-19 continues to impact our community, many non-profit organizations are feeling the pinch as they struggle to keep up with the growing need and diminishing funds. Seattle Out & […]
Burien Council struggles with keeping Annex open, closed and vacant, or demolished
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council at their Monday night (April 27, 2020) study session wrestled with but did not take final action on whether to seek the vacation […]
Burien Actors Theatre to city: ‘If evicted from Annex…it would likely be the end of Burien Actors Theatre’
At Monday night’s (April 27, 2020) Burien City Council Study Session, the future of the troubled Burien Annex facility will be discussed, and one of the tenants – Burien Actors […]
LETTER: Resident responds to City Manager’s Letter to the Editor about Burien Annex
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Dear […]
City proposing to offer Burien Annex tenants over $234,000 in settlement money
The City of Burien is proposing to offer the seven non-profit tenants from the Burien Annex over $234,000 total as settlement money, according to the updated Agenda Bill for Monday […]
The B-Town Blog’s Top 11 Burien Stories Of 2009; Plus, Take Our Poll…
by Scott Schaefer Publisher/Editor As 2009 (and the first decade of the 21st century) winds to a close, we’re taking a few moments to reflect on a very interesting year, […]
King County Executive Candidates Speak At Burien Forum
Crime – including a high level of gang activity – is an ongoing concern in the Highline area, along with the rest of King County, especially at a time when multi-million-dollar budget deficits have forced staff reductions in the sheriff’s and prosecutor’s offices.
And not surprisingly, all five major candidates for King County executive told the King County Police Chief’s Association on Thursday that public safety is the primary responsibility of county government. They spoke at a forum at the Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien…
Notes From Monday’s Burien City Council Meeting
by Gina Bourdage Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting was rescheduled on behalf of two Council members having personal emergencies. Without a quorum (the minimum number of required members for […]
LETTER: BAT Theatre ‘grateful to Kennedy Catholic High School for allowing us to lease their Little Theatre…’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident, and in response to another Letter we published. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions […]