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]

City Council’s Retreat Is Saturday At Environmental Science Center

Our poorly Photoshopped portrait of the current Burien City Council. The Burien City Council will be holding its annual Council Retreat “for the purpose of discussing Council goals and priorities”... [Read more]

Most Oppose Annexation; Boundary Review Board Will Meet Again Tonight

Photo by Scott Schaefer. by Jack Mayne Three and a half hours perched on hard middle school benches and listening to overwhelming opposition to annexation of “Area Y” finally caused the 11 member Boundary... [Read more]

New Employee Latest In Unrest Surrounding Burien Animal Control

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in an ongoing series on animal control in Burien. Upcoming articles will tell how King County operates their shelter and control system and another will be on the... [Read more]

‘Extremely High Water Pressure’ Reported In Normandy Park Friday

The City of Normandy Park is reporting that there may be “extremely high water pressure” – here’s the notice they sent out Friday (Jan 6) at 5 p.m.: A resident of Normandy Park in the... [Read more]

1st Ave South Improvement Project Likely To Cause Lane Closures Dec. 12-23

The City has begun its improvement project along 1st Avenue South, between SW/S 146th and SW/S 140th Street, which means that there will likely be lane closures between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. between Monday,... [Read more]

Highline Historical Society Sets Record Straight On Guy Burien Was Named After

The Highline Historical Society has posted a very interesting article written by Earl F. Charvet (from research by Charles L. Thiesenhusen) on its website that sets the record straight about Gottlieb Burian…

PHOTOS: A Sneak Peek Inside Burien CARES Animal Control’s New Facility

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Burien’s CARES Animal Control Organization announced this week that it plans to move into a larger facility in 2012, in a building located at 909 SW 151st Street,... [Read more]

Burien City Council Prepares To Approve Adjustments To Biennial Budget

by Ralph Nichols Burien lawmakers are poised to approve adjustments to the city’s 2012 budget on Nov. 28, following a second public hearing on next year’s spending plan and property tax levy. The first... [Read more]

City Of Burien Seeking Citizen Award Nominations; Deadline Is Feb. 3, 2012

The City of Burien is seeking nominees for its annual ‘Outstanding Citizens Award’ program, with a deadline of Feb. 3, 2012. The award will be presented at the February 27, 2012 City Council... [Read more]

City Seeking Input Via Online ‘Healthy Burien’ Survey – Here’s Where To Take It

The City of Burien is seeking input from residents in an online survey “about your grocery shopping habits and if you ever walk or ride a bike to get around town,” according to the city’s... [Read more]

City Of Burien Releases Study On Ways To Improve SW 153rd Corridor

The City of Burien released a new study Wednesday (Oct. 12) that focuses on finding ways to improve the SW 153rd Street corridor, with hopes of it becoming its “own unique destination.” The... [Read more]

Larry Blanchard Leaves Job as Burien’s Public Works Director

Larry Blanchard left as Public Works Director Sept. 26. by Ralph Nichols Larry Blanchard, who was Burien Public Works Director over the last two years, has left his post with the city. A search for a new... [Read more]

JOB: City Of Burien Seeking New Public Works Director; Pays $101-123,000

The City of Burien announced Thursday (Oct. 6) that they’re seeking a new Public Works Director, a regular full-time job that pays between $101,892 and $123,852, depending on experience. Former Public... [Read more]

Hey Groundskeeper Willie – Burien Needs Your Help With Its Parks

The City of Burien announced Wednesday (Oct. 5) that it’s “requesting proposals for groundskeeping and maintenance of 26 park sites and 2 programs within the City boundaries” with an... [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]

Law Says Council ‘Non-Candidate’ Bob Edgar Will Advance To General Election

by Ralph Nichols With “non-candidate” Bob Edgar well in front in the primary contest for Burien City Council, as ballots cast in the Aug. 16 primary continue to be counted, local voters want to know: If... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Some Facts The Berk Report Failed To Mention About Annexing…’

Some Facts the Berk Report failed to mention about annexing AreaY/White Center-Part 1: While the Burien City Manager and the media have quoted the Berk Report as stating that the Annexation of Area Y/White... [Read more]