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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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City of Burien City Manager Candidates to Attend Public Meet and Greet Event on November 16
Posted on: November 02, 2026
City of Burien City Manager Candidates to Attend Public Meet and Greet Event on November 16
Burien community members will have the opportunity to meet and evaluate the candidates during an open house event on Monday, November 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burien City Hall’s Council Chambers (Burie...
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Cities Highlight Risk of Prematurely Finalizing Environmental Impact Statement for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects
Posted on: October 28, 2026
Cities Highlight Risk of Prematurely Finalizing Environmental Impact Statement for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects
The Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac delivered a joint letter to the Port of Seattle on October 26 requesting they postpone issuance of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Sustain...
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Week-long Celebration of Community Begins September 10, 2026
Posted on: September 15, 2026
Week-long Celebration of Community Begins September 10, 2026
For the sixth year in a row, the City of Burien will celebrate National Welcoming Week (September 10-19, 2026)...
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City of Burien Now Accepting Applications for City Manager Position
Posted on: September 14, 2026
City of Burien Now Accepting Applications for City Manager Position
The City of Burien is now accepting applications for the city manager position. The Burien City Council is expected to make a final selection by November 2026....
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