Ready for another lengthy legal battle like the one over the third runway?
That's what it might take if the city of Burien and its Puget Sound shoreline residents want to retain a 20-foot setback requirement.
The city of Burien…MORE
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Burien Advisory Group on Drainage Plan Update Seeks Members
Thu, 07/14/11
Press release:
The City of Burien is in the process of updating its Drainage Master Plan to be in compliance with requirements of the state Growth Management Act. A Citizen Advisory Committee, formed to guide the process and make…MORE
Burien auto glass company owner sentenced in $1.6 million insurance-fraud case
Thu, 07/14/11
Press release from Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner:
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A Burien auto glass company owner has been sentenced to jail for a billing scheme that’s believed to have cost insurers more than $1.5 million.…MORE
Public Can Voice Transportation Needs at July 19 Meeting
Thu, 07/14/11
Press release:
Do you need sidewalks in your neighborhood, or safe bike paths to local schools? Do the streets near your home or business need resurfacing, or are entirely new streets needed? Is using public transit convenient for you?…MORE
This Friday! Dance for education on July 15 in Burien
Thu, 07/14/11
Press release:
Join South King County nonprofit New Futures as we dance the summer night away to salsa, bachata and merengue rhythms on July 15th!
When: Friday, July 15th 7:00pm-11:30pm
Where: Burien Community Center, 14700…MORE
Important voter registration deadline on Monday
Wed, 07/13/11
Press release: The 2011 primary election is around the corner. Monday, July 18, is the deadline to register to vote online or by mail, or to update registration information. Ballots will be mailed at the end of July, and the deadline to return…MORE
Overflow audience calls for preservation of Metro service
Wed, 07/13/11
(Editor's Note: The King County Council Transportation Committee will hold one more public hearing on the proposed legislation on Thursday, July 21 at Burien City Council Chambers , 400 S.W. 152nd Street starting at 6 p.m.)
Press release:…MORE
Expansion of Park and Fly near airport debated
Wed, 07/13/11
The owner of the Park N Jet SeaTac Airport Parking (18220 8th Ave. S., SeaTac), where state Route 509 becomes S. 188th St., has requested to annex the property immediately to the south in order to expand the current "park 'n fly" operation.…MORE
White Center Boys and Girls Club wins national award for after-school program
Wed, 07/13/11
Sometimes news isn’t exactly breaking, but nonetheless worthwhile.
For example, back in May White Center’s own Boys and Girls Club (the Southwest Branch for King County at 9800 8th Ave S.W.) received a national Honor Award for Overall…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Photos from Friday's Sea-Tac Airport disaster drill
Wed, 07/13/11
There was plenty of (fake) blood and guts as Sea-Tac International Airport held an emergency drill Friday, July 15.
PLEASE CLICK THE PHOTO ABOVE TO START THE SLIDESHOW.
Our disaster photographer, Kurt Howard, was on the scene at…MORE
