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The most costly North Highline annexation option for Burien could be doing nothing at all.

Countering an organized effort to derail any action by the city council, some community residents say annexation of the unincorporated area would…MORE

The projected financial impact of annexation of the North Highline unincorporated area by Burien, according to numbers provided by city staff, doesn't provide an accurate picture of the real costs to the community.

This is the message of…MORE

A new political action committee was organized recently to oppose annexation by Burien of part or all of the North Highline unincorporated area.

Burien Residents Against Annexation also collected some 1,200 signatures in two weeks to…MORE

The Sierra Club broke tradition and gave its national leadership in government award to King County Executive Ron Sims and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels for their work to reduce global warming.

The Edgar Wayburn Award for outstanding…MORE

Burien Town Square took another step forward July 17 when city council members unanimously approved a vital element of Urban Partners' financial plan for the private portion of the development.

Of the estimated total cost of $138 million…MORE

A King County sheriff's deputy will remain at Evergreen High School for the coming year says Highline School Superintendent John Welch.

Welch said the district staff removed elimination of the school resource officers from suggested budget…MORE

Burien should not annex the North Highline unincorporated area because the move would be too costly and would burden the city with new problems including a high crime rate.

This was the message Ron Seale, a member of the Burien Residents…MORE

The real cost of annexation of the North Highline unincorporated area is not reflected in figures provided by the city of Burien, says a member of a political action committee opposed to merging with the area.

Ron Seale, a member of Burien…MORE

Junction merchants were enthusiastic about Summer Fest and many had strong sales during this year's three-day festival.

"I thought it was amazing," said Gretchen McAllister, a barista at Cupcake Royale and Verite Coffee, which recently…MORE

After hitting the streets with petitions and posting signs around town for two weeks, members of the Burien Residents Against Annexation Political Action Committee talked back to city hall at the July 17 council meeting.

Filling the…MORE