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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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RecentNews

Community-Informed Proposal to Fund Public Safety in Burien Advances to Next Steps

Posted on: June 06, 2025

Community-Informed Proposal to Fund Public Safety in Burien Advances to Next Steps

The City of Burien has initiated the process of developing a property tax levy lid lift proposal to fund public safety in Burien....

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2026 Burien Gallery Program Call For Artists

Posted on: May 30, 2025

2026 Burien Gallery Program Call For Artists

The City of Burien has issued a call for artists for the 2026 Burien Gallery Program. The application deadline is Friday, August 22, 2025....

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Burien’s Anti-Camping Law Found Constitutional in King County Superior Court

Posted on: May 16, 2025

Burien’s Anti-Camping Law Found Constitutional in King County Superior Court

On May 15, 2025, the King County Superior Court ruled in favor of the City of Burien and upheld the constitutionality of Burien’s anti-camping ordinance....

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The City of Burien Invites Community Members to Participate as StormFest Volunteers and Station Educators

Posted on: April 10, 2025

The City of Burien Invites Community Members to Participate as StormFest Volunteers and Station Educators

Community members can now apply to support the annual StormFest, an interactive stormwater festival for Highline Public Schools sixth-grade students...

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Featured Events

Farmers Market

Date: February 01, 2024@

November to April (10 a.m.–4 p.m.); May to October (10 a.m.–6 p.m.)

Shop local! Buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and original crafts....

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City of Burien Coffee Chat

Date: May 28, 2025@

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

City of Burien Coffee Chat

Join us for free light refreshments and our "Coffee Chat" on the next chapter of housing this Wednesday, April 23 5-6:30 p.m. at t...

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LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag Raising Event

Date: May 29, 2025@

LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag Raising Event

The City of Burien is kicking off a celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by raising the Pride flag over Burien City Hall in a cerem...

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4:30PM - 6:00PM/

Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/3cx29ww

Human Services Commission

5:30PM - 8:00PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St SW, Burien, WA 98146 / Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2UdTRmV

Planning Commission

10:00AM - 6:00PM/

Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St.

Farmers Market (Summer Hours)

7:30AM - 9:00AM/

Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/3cDzbe9

Business and Economic Development Partnership

5:30PM - 8:30PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166 / Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2LAgoW0

City Council Regular Meeting

6:00PM - 7:30PM/

Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/3RIItM0

Burien Airport Committee

10:00AM - 6:00PM/

Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St.

Farmers Market (Summer Hours)

5:30PM - 8:30PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St SW, Burien, WA 98146 / Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2UdTRmV

Planning Commission

10:00AM - 6:00PM/

Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St.

Farmers Market (Summer Hours)

7:30AM - 9:00AM/

Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/3cDzbe9

Business and Economic Development Partnership

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