In the Midst of Academic Failure, Highline Doubles Down on DEI
Highline Public Schools, HEA, AWSP, Teamsters & PTA released a Joint Statement declaring their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Burien Council Bids Farewell to City Clerk Dumlao, Discusses ARPA Projects on April 7
The council heard how the city is spending the one-time federal ARPA funding to help with Covid recovery efforts. Council also honored their departing city clerk.
Burien Council Addresses Federal Funding Cuts, Minimum Wage Confusion, Airport Committee, and more
Green Burien hopes to plant 40,000 trees, but federal funding freeze cuts short their goal. Council also heard from seasoned Airport Committee members on how they intend to work with the Port to manage negative impacts in Burien.
Sarah Moore Selected as New Burien Deputy Mayor
Council Member Moore was voted in as Deputy Mayor by the City Council. Co-Responders gave a presentation, and there was a public hearing on Interim Zoning for Religious Institutions.
Burien Pays Tribute to a World Class Son
In losing Austin Regier, Burien has lost a unique son. A city rarely produces a world-class athlete. Just as rare is world-class character.
LETTER FROM BURIEN.NEWS: Advertisers Bring Human Flourishing to Burien
Thank you, Burien.News advertisers! You are responsible for supporting news and editorials that have advanced the health of our city. Where a business spends its dollars is a statement of its values….
Response by Burien City Manager Bailon
A local blog recently published an “Letter to the Editor” aimed squarely at Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon. Here is Bailon’s response.
OPINION: Duran’s Personal View Clouds Report [UPDATED]
At the November 6, 2024, Highline School District Board Meeting, Superintendent Ivan Duran led off his remarks by expressing concern that students, faculty, and staff may be struggling with the election results.
Burien Council Deals with Significant Issues at Oct 28 Meeting
Burien Council 10/28/24 topics included Port of Seattle’s airport growth plan, 2044 Comp Plan, Budget proposal, and new Minimum Wage Ordinance.
A New Vision is Emerging in Burien
On October 21, Burien Council discussed mixed-use and vertical zoning as part of their growth plan. They also proposed raising the minimum wage to remove the need for an upcoming ballot initiative.
