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]

In Case Of Snow, City Of Burien Has Its Own ‘Mr. Plow(s)’ Standing By

Call Mr. Plow, That’s my name, That name again Is Mr. Plow. Boom-chi-cha-boom-chi-cha-boom-chi-boom I’m Mr. Plow, and I’m here to say, I’m the plowin’est guy in the... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘WOW…Who Writes This Stuff For The City?’

WOW who writes this stuff for the City of Burien website. Currently on the website under annexation of north Highline this statement is made in the last paragraph, “…Financially feasible, and... [Read more]

Pssst…Wanna Make $12,000? Paint The Side Of The Dollar Tree Store!

The City of Burien and Burien Arts Commission want someone to paint the side of the Dollar Tree Store on 4th Ave SW – and they’re willing to pay $12,000 bucks for it. But put that extra thick Sharpie... [Read more]

‘Construction Is Now In Full Swing For Rest Of The Year’ On 1st Ave So. Project

Photo courtesy City of Burien. The City of Burien says on its website that “construction is now in full swing for the rest of the year,” specifically referirng to the First Ave South Improvement... [Read more]

Resident Wants City To Control Panhandlers, Trash On Off-Ramps

by Jack Mayne Trash on Southwest 128th Street ramps to and from the 509 and the questionable panhandler types who leave it has caused nearby resident Mark Zink to get out his broom and rake, but now he... [Read more]

City Of Burien To Offer Free Prescription Medication Discount Card In 2012

The City of Burien is planning on launching a new program in January aimed at helping provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription medications – free prescription discount cards. “These... [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 Of Burien Sponsoring Blood Drive At City Hall Wednesday, Nov. 16th

The City of Burien will be sponsoring a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the 1st Floor ?Multipurpose Room, of City Hall, located at 400 SW 152nd Street. Please note that it... [Read more]

Two City Of Burien Parks Staffers Receive Awards

Two staff members from the City of Burien Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department were recently honored with awards – Rachel Gilbert won an ‘Outstanding Professional Award’ and Janet Peterson won a ‘Customer Service Award’…

New Futures Appoints Jennifer Ramirez Robson As Interim Executive Director

Burien non-profit New Futures announced Saturday (Sept. 24th) that it has appointed veteran board member, management professional, and long-time Burien resident Jennifer Ramirez Robson as its Interim Executive... [Read more]

City Seeking Economic Development Manager Following Dick Loman’s Retirement

The City of Burien is seeking to hire a “new, top-notch Economic Development Manager,” following Dick Loman’s retirement. Pay is $6,798 – $8,263 per month depending on experience,... [Read more]

City Publishes First ‘Burien Business Watch’ Crime-Related Email Newsletter

The city, in conjunction with Burien Police and the King County Sheriff’s Office, released its first-ever ‘Burien Business Watch’ crime-related email newsletter Friday (Aug. 5), aimed... [Read more]

City Of Burien Proposing Changes To Flood Insurance Rate Maps

The City of Burien on Monday (July 11) announced that they will be proposing changes to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

REMINDER: Burien’s Independence Day Parade Starts At 3pm On Monday!

REMINDER: Burien’s 90th Annual Independence Day Parade will start at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 4th (we’re Media Sponsors), and the weather peeps are calling for “mostly sunny, with a high... [Read more]

UPDATE: Ambaum Paving To Resume Monday; Be Completed ‘By End Of June’

The City of Burien says on its website that the contractor doing the paving work on Ambaum Blvd. SW “hopes to resume paving on Monday, June 13, continuing throughout the week.” “Intermittent... [Read more]

Have An Opinion About Comcast? The City Of Burien Wants Your Feedback

According to its website, as part of the franchise renewal process, the City of Burien is interested in “hearing residents’ opinions about cable television and other services provided by Comcast”... [Read more]

Get Your Brooms Ready & Mark Your Calendars: Burien Clean Sweep Is April 30

It’s time to get your brooms, shovels, rakes, dustpans and work gloves ready and mark your calendars – Burien’s 12th annual “Clean Sweep” event will be held from 8am – 1pm on... [Read more]