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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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The Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac Raise Concerns Over Federal Decision on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects
Posted on: December 09, 2025
The Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac Raise Concerns Over Federal Decision on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects
On September 26, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed their National Environmental Policy Act review of the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Proj...
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Burien’s Multi-Jurisdictional Effort with SeaTac and Port of Seattle Combines Infrastructure Improvements with Ecological Restoration Near Burien’s Miller Creek Trail
Posted on: November 21, 2025
Burien’s Multi-Jurisdictional Effort with SeaTac and Port of Seattle Combines Infrastructure Improvements with Ecological Restoration Near Burien’s Miller Creek Trail
The City of Burien joined partners from the City of SeaTac and Port of Seattle on Thursday, November 20 to celebrate the completion of the Miller Creek Restoration Project....
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Apply Today to Serve on a Burien Advisory Board, Commission, or Committee
Posted on: November 17, 2025
Apply Today to Serve on a Burien Advisory Board, Commission, or Committee
Want to serve your community and help shape local laws and policy? Do you have expertise to share? Consider applying for one of the 13 open positions on a Burien advisory board, commission, or committ...
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Fire Destroys House in Burien’s Dottie Harper Park, Causing Total Loss of Building and City Equipment and Supplies Stored Inside
Posted on: October 29, 2025
Fire Destroys House in Burien’s Dottie Harper Park, Causing Total Loss of Building and City Equipment and Supplies Stored Inside
A structure fire at Burien’s Dottie Harper Park (421 SW 146th St.) was discovered around 1 a.m. on Saturday, October 25....
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