Burien Council Members Join Choe in Calling Burien’s DESC a Public Safety Crisis
Jonathan Choe’s latest report reveals drug deaths and chaos at DESC in Burien; two Burien councilmembers warn other communities against…
Burien Residents Oppose New R3 Zoning Changes
Burien neighbors near critical areas urge leaders to reconsider R3 zoning, citing concerns about taxes, environment, shoreline protections, and neighborhood impacts.
Podcast Recap: Martin Barrett on Flourishing, Local Action, and the Role of Citizen Journalism
The American Pulse spotlighted Burien.News co-founder and citizen journalist Martin Barrett who shared how “local focus” is everything when it comes to supporting your community.
Burien Council Update on Zoning Plan Lasts One Minute, Leaves Residents Wanting More
Curious attendees expected a Comp Plan discussion at Burien’s July 14 Council meeting—but got a one-minute surprise update instead. Here’s what happened.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien’s Zoning Process Sidesteps Shoreline Protections—Why?
Burien Council voted to revisit the Comp Plan on July 14, then the topic vanished. Why was Lake Burien left out again, without explanation?
LETTER: Whatever Happened to the READ RIGHT Program in Highline Schools?
Once hailed for boosting reading scores in just 8 weeks, Highline’s READ RIGHT program quietly disappeared—why was it abandoned?
Restoring Family Dinners
Reclaim the joy of family dinners this summer—join us for Taco Tuesdays, fun activities, and a welcoming place to belong.
Petition Opposing Zoning Presented to Burien Council
High-density zoning plan ignites resident outrage—nearly 80 petition signers challenge environmental, legal, and equity concerns in wake of 6‑1 ordinance approval.
Highline is Hiring Paraeducators: Learn More
Ready to Make a Difference? Highline is Hiring Paraeducators! Information provided by Highline School District on Jun 27 2025 in Highline Headlines: Are you ready to make a difference in students’ lives? […]
Burien Council to Discuss Zoning, Public Safety Levy Lift, Transportation on June 30
Council will hear Transportation (TIP) presentation; consider collective bargaining and a public safety ballot measure (levy lift); and vote on recently corrected residential zoning ordinance.
