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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

Add Your Voice to the Storm Drainage Master Plan

Posted on: June 06, 2019

Add Your Voice to the Storm Drainage Master Plan

The City of Burien is updating the Storm Drainage Master Plan, which was last published in 2012. The plan will guide where the City focuses its efforts to reduce urban flooding and protect water quali...

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Pilot Program to Regulate Unauthorized Use of Burien Parks and Facilities, EMS Levy, Sign Code, Fireworks, Long-Range Financial Plan

Posted on: June 04, 2019

Pilot Program to Regulate Unauthorized Use of Burien Parks and Facilities, EMS Levy, Sign Code, Fireworks, Long-Range Financial Plan

Council discussed progress on the pilot four-month program to regulate unauthorized use of Burien parks and facilities, passed a resolution supporting the Medic One/Emergency Medical Services levy, ap...

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Algal Toxin Found in Lake Burien Water Sample

Posted on: June 04, 2019

Algal Toxin Found in Lake Burien Water Sample

An algal toxin was found in a water quality sample collected from Lake Burien on May 31. Public Health recommends that people and pets do not swim in the lake, drink lake water, or engage in other wat...

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Chris Craig to Lead Economic Development for the City of Burien

Posted on: May 29, 2019

Chris Craig to Lead Economic Development for the City of Burien

NEWS RELEASE: Chris Craig has been selected to lead economic development for the City of Burien....

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UpcomingEvents

Featured Events

Community Police Academy Fall 2019

Date: September 11, 2019@

Community Police Academy Fall 2019

The Community Police Academy is designed to increase understanding between residents and their police departments through public e...

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Arts-A-Glow

Date: September 07, 2019@

The forest comes alive with magic! Join us for Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival, when Dottie Harper Park is transformed into a place w...

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Date: August 06, 2019@

Come out and get to know your neighbors and meet your local police, fire, and city staff!...

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6:00PM - 7:30PM/

Burien Community Center, Chelsea Room, 14700 6th Ave SW, 98166

Burien Airport Committee

6:30PM - 8:00PM/

Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

6:00PM - 8:00PM/

Burien Library, 1st Floor Community Meeting Room, 400 SW 152nd, Burien, WA 98166

Rental Housing Policies Community Conversation

6:30PM - 8:00PM/

Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166

Arts Commission

7:00PM - 8:30PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98201

Planning Commission

6:00PM - 8:00PM/

Angelo's of Burien

Burien Urban Center Open House

7:30AM - 9:00AM/

City Hall, 400 SW 152nd St., Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166

Business and Economic Development Partnership

10:00AM - 2:00PM/

Moshier Art Center & Moshier Park

Great Day of Play

7:00PM - 10:00PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166

City Council Regular Meeting

Independence Day

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