LETTER: ‘See What New Tricks Are Unfolding’ With 4 City Councilmembers

The Burien City Council had a retreat on January 28, 2012 at the Environmental Science Center. These retreats are open to the public but most citizens do not know about them and the retreats are not broadcast... [Read more]

City’s Planning Commission Holding Public Hearing On Zoning Code Feb. 14

The City of Burien announced Wednesday, Feb. 1 that its Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Burien City Hall to receive public comments on amendments to... [Read more]

UPDATE: Unruly Kids Disrupt Burien Library Lobby Thursday Afternoon

by Ralph Nichols A Burien Police sergeant responded to a call at the Burien Library late Thursday afternoon after a confrontation involving a large group of young males threatened to escalate in the lobby. According... [Read more]

Gordon Shaw Exits Council, Warns About Costs Of Not Annexing North Highline

by Ralph Nichols As Gordon Shaw departs from the Burien City Council today (Monday, Jan. 9), he looks back with conviction at his “major accomplishment” as a councilman – and warns of the costs... [Read more]

Welcome New (and old) Councilmembers At City Hall Reception Monday, Jan 9

Our um, unofficial portrait of the 2012 Burien City Council. A reception for New and Returning Burien City Councilmembers will be held Monday, Jan. 9 starting at 6:30 p.m., with an oath of office at 7... [Read more]

Know An ‘Outstanding Citizen’? City Of Burien Seeking Noms; Deadline Feb. 3

The City of Burien is seeking nominations for its annual Citizen Awards Program, which will be presented at the Feb. 27, 2012 council meeting. “To nominate a person(s), describe how the nominee contributes... [Read more]

City Holding 2nd Hearing On Budget At Monday Night’s Council Meeting

On the agenda for Monday night’s (Nov. 28) Burien City Council meeting (download the PDF packet here) is a second public hearing on revenue sources and expenditures for the 2011-12 mid-biennial... [Read more]

City Of Burien Holding Public Meeting On Possible Tax Increase Monday, Nov. 14

The City of Burien announced Monday (Nov. 7) that it will be holding a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, for the purpose of: “Receiving the publics’ comments on revenue sources, including... [Read more]

Gordon Shaw Says Time Away From Council Meetings Has No Impact On Job

by Ralph Nichols What impact, if any, does Burien City Councilman Gordon Shaw’s annual travel to New Zealand have on council business and his ability to represent city residents? “None,” Mayor Joan... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I, Bob Edgar, Am An Active Candidate For The Burien Council…’

Dear Citizens and Voters of Burien; I, Bob Edgar, am an active candidate for the Burien Council Position No.4. I am willing and eager to serve the citizens of Burien, if I am elected in the November election.... [Read more]

City In Crisis As SeaTac Council Member Blasts Lack of Accountability At Meeting

Our sister site The SeaTac Blog is reporting about how that city is currently going through a crisis regarding some controversial, inappropriate emails, along with councilmembers, city staff and public... [Read more]

UPDATE: All 6 Candidates Will Participate In Wed. Night’s Forum

It should be an interesting night, this Wednesday evening, Oct. 12, as we have just confirmed that all six candidates will attend our B-Town Blog Candidates Forum for the three open seats on the Burien... [Read more]

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New Advertiser ‘Greg Duff For Burien City Council’ Holding Fundraiser Oct. 16th

New B-Town Blog Advertiser ‘Greg Duff for Burien City Council‘ wants our Readers to know of an upcoming Fundraiser Event being held from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 16th. The event... [Read more]

REMINDER: B-Town Blog Candidates Forum Is Wed. At Gregory Heights School

We, your trusty, award-winning neighborhood news blog, are hosting another Candidates Forum. It’s this coming Wednesday, Oct. 12th, with an 8pm start time, and will be held at a new location: Gregory... [Read more]

UPDATE: Burien City Council Votes To Move Forward With Annexation

by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members voted 5-2 at their Oct. 3 meeting to begin the legal process for annexation of the remaining North Highline unincorporated area. Mayor Joan McGilton, Deputy... [Read more]

BREAKING: Burien City Council Votes To Move Forward With Annexation

BREAKING: Toward the end of Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting, councilmembers voted to approve Resolution #323, calling for moving forward in the process of annexing the remaining unincorporated North Highline area…

REMINDER: Tonight’s Council Meeting May Include Vote On Annexation

REMINDER: Tonight’s Burien City Council meeting *may* include a vote on Resolution #323 (apologies for the ALL CAPS – that’s how these things are worded): CALLING FOR THE ANNEXATION,... [Read more]

City Council May Vote To Move Forward On N. Highline Annexation Monday

Screenshot of Resolution #323, calling for Annexation of North Highline. by Ralph Nichols A resolution calling for annexation by Burien of unincorporated North Highline awaits discussion and possible action... [Read more]