READ ALL ABOUT IT! BURIEN NEWS IS NOW THE HIGHLINE JOURNAL

Burien News published 2,000+ stories; now The Highline Journal expands coverage across Burien, SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park, White Center. Welcome neighbors!
Burien Council Passes Surprise Comp Plan Amendment as Port Pushes Tree Removal

Council hears Port tree removal proposal and passes Councilmember Mora’s surprise amendment to correct errors in Burien’s Comprehensive Plan and zoning.
Happening Today: Burien Hosts Critical Area Ordinance Open House and Public Hearing

TODAY, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. the community is invited to learn about Burien’s Critical Area Ordinance update,
Resident Testimony: Mismanaged Zoning and Broken Trust in Burien

Citizens trusted Burien Council to fix flawed zoning but now the Council appears to be backpedaling. Resident asks Council to prove trustworthiness by amending land use now.
Audit Praise, Parent Concerns, and Bus Debate Shape Highline School Board Meeting – Sept 17

Highline’s board praised clean audit results but faced parent frustration over late buses and persistent gaps in student outcomes.
You’re Invited: Stephanie Mora’s Re-Election Campaign Events

Burien Councilmember Stephanie Mora invites residents to campaign events next week focused on safety, zoning, and fiscal responsibility.
Today We Honor Constitution Day: A Call to Teach, Learn, and Reflect

Today is Constitution Day—a time to honor America’s founding, reflect on freedoms, and ensure students learn its meaning for future generations.
Burien & Normandy Park Recycling Event and Bin Sale — Sept. 27

Recycle responsibly! Burien & Normandy Park host a recycling and bin sale Sept. 27, 9–3, at Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien.
Letter to the Editor: Planning Dept Errors, Council Approval – Now Burien Shoreline Residents Get the Bill?

The Growth Management Act requires consistency. Burien broke the law—and now wants shoreline homeowners to pay for its mistakes.
Retraction: COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order Article

We retract our vaccine order article after inaccuracies were found. Grateful for reader feedback, we now publish the full standing order.















