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,
Burien Council Votes 5–2 to Fix Zoning Errors After Resident Advocacy
Burien shoreline residents’ persistence led to a 5–2 Burien Council vote to fix zoning errors tied to the Shoreline Master Plan.
Burien City Council Meeting – Monday, September 22
Burien Council meets Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Flight Path Safety, public hearing on CDBG funds, and Comp Plan updates.
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.
Ask City Staff About NERA Zoning Project at Burien Farmers Market, Sept. 18
Early input on NERA zoning is vital. City’s vague rationale raises concerns after recent plan and shoreline conflicts.
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.
Burien Council Addresses DESC Failure, Tree Removal; Faces Comp Plan Backlash
At a tense September 8 meeting, councilmembers debated accountability at DESC Bloomside, clarified FAA-led tree removals, and faced sharp public backlash over Comp Plan amendment fees.
Port Wants to Cut Down 220 More Trees in Highline Area
Citizen Comment MUST be submitted to the Port of Seattle by 4 pm on Thursday, September 11, or the Port will not accept it. This is an updated version of […]
Akey Blasts DESC Bloomside: Overdoses, Crime, Broken Promises
“Until or unless DESC Bloomside begins providing treatment services and ends drug use in the building, this housing facility is a federally funded crack house.”
