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A vibrant and creative community, where the residents embrace diversity, celebrate arts and culture, promote vitality, and treasure the environment.

Since our incorporation in 1993, Burien has been busy defining and redesigning itself as a vibrant King County city. Our residents see Burien, a 100-year-old community with a rich heritage, as a friendly community with well-established neighborhoods and a small-town atmosphere.

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City of Burien Reaffirms Support for Transgender Community Members
Posted on: April 02, 2025
City of Burien Reaffirms Support for Transgender Community Members
The City of Burien is committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive city for all and stands proudly in support of Burien’s transgender and gender-diverse community....
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Burien’s Neighborhood Grants Program Funds Projects to Improve Quality of Life in Burien Neighborhoods
Posted on: February 26, 2025
Burien’s Neighborhood Grants Program Funds Projects to Improve Quality of Life in Burien Neighborhoods
The City of Burien has launched its Neighborhood Grants Program to support community improvement projects throughout the city....
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City of Burien Seeks Clarification Due to Conflicting Minimum Wage Laws
Posted on: February 25, 2025
City of Burien Seeks Clarification Due to Conflicting Minimum Wage Laws
On February 25, 2025, the City of Burien filed a complaint in King County Superior Court seeking a declaratory judgment on Burien Initiative 24-001 (“Initiative 1”). Voters approved Initiative 1 in th...
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Federal District Court Ruled that Cities May Require a Permit before a Religious Organization Hosts an Encampment to Protect Public Health, Peace, and Safety
Posted on: February 06, 2025
Federal District Court Ruled that Cities May Require a Permit before a Religious Organization Hosts an Encampment to Protect Public Health, Peace, and Safety
On February 3, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington granted Burien’s motion to dismiss in Pastor Mark Miller, et al. v. City of Burien, et al....
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