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What I’m doing to keep my family healthy this summer - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Burien Officials Excoriate Councilmembers Who Opposed New Restrictions on Church-Based Encampments

By Erica C. Barnett Back in May, the Burien City Council voted down legislation that would have imposed new conditions,…Read Article

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City of Burien Eyes November Ballot for Public Safety Tax Measure that Might Fund New Police Department - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

The City of Burien announced this week that it is moving forward with a proposal for a property tax levy lid lift aimed at increasing funding for public safety services, including the possibility of creating a new, independent police department. The draft ballot language for the levy tax – not yet made public – will be presented to the Burien City Council at its upcoming June 16 meeting, marking a major milestone in the city’s two-year process o…See the Story

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ICE detains Honduran national in Burien who was previously deported and convicted of DUI - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Saturday, June 7, 2025 that agents arrested 32-year-old Honduran national Moises Caceres‑Pereira in Burien. According to a social media post from ICE Seattle’s Enforcement and Removal Operations office, Caceres‑Pereira was previously deported to Honduras in 2016. He was subsequently arrested in Seattle on a DUI charge before being taken into custody by ICE agents in Burien this weekend.…Immigration and Customs Enforcement · BurienRead Article

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident suggests 'co-living' as affordable housing option in Burien - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

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City of Burien releases EIS document, setting stage for June 16 council vote on zoning overhaul - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

The City of Burien announced on Friday, June 6, 2025, that it has completed the required environmental review process for proposed amendments to its housing code and zoning map, clearing the way for a potential citywide rezoning vote aimed at boosting housing availability and walkability. As we previously reported, the proposed zoning changes will most likely be on the agenda for the June 16 Burien City Council meeting, when a vote is expected. …Burien · BurienRead Article

Dispute erupts over City Manager’s warning to Councilmembers that ‘No’ votes, abstentions were 'violation of their oath of office' - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon issued a warning by email to city councilmembers who voted against or abstained during a May 19, 2025 vote on Ordinance 861, arguing that their actions may constitute “a violation of their oath of office.” In a May 21, 2025 email to the council (full text below), Bailon argued that Ordinance 861 had been properly vetted through the planning commission and aligned with state law. He claimed that abstaining or vot…Burien · BurienRead Article

Highline High School Alumni Foundation awards over $87,000 in scholarships to 23 students - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

This week, the Highline High School Alumni Foundation awarded scholarships valued at $87,000 to 23 students at a ceremony held at the school on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The foundation was established in 1995 by a committed group of Highline graduates; some background:  Its journey began in by providing ONE $500 scholarship to ONE graduating Pirate in 1995. The organization has grown significantly over the past 30 years, and for 2025 the HHSAF i…Burien · BurienRead Article

Highline Public Schools to hold budget work session & public hearing June 12 & June 25 - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

As school districts across Washington continue to face funding gaps that affect students and classrooms, Highline Public Schools’s financial outlook remains steady, the district announced this week. Highline is preparing its budget for the 2025-26 school year and expects no major cuts next year, thanks to steady enrollment and budget reductions taken in previous years. While the state’s new two-year budget includes some increased investments in …Burien · BurienRead Article

Burien restaurateur Tony Hayes named 2025 Highline High School 'Alumnus of the Year' - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Tony Hayes, a 1994 graduate of Highline High School and co-founder of the popular Burien restaurant Classic Eats, has been honored as the 2025 Highline High School Alumni Foundation’s “Alumnus of the Year.” Originally from New Orleans, Hayes moved to Burien in 1992 and quickly left a lasting mark on the Highline community through academics, athletics, and the arts. Known for his Southern roots and unmistakable Cajun accent, Hayes earned the nick…Burien · BurienRead Article

Jamie 'Jo' Skeen announces bid for Burien City Council, Position 5 - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy. If you are a candidate running for local office in 2025 and you’d like a free story, please email a press release and photo to scott@southkingmedia.com. Jamie “Jo” Skeen, a care worker, former city councilmember, and advocate for collaborative leadership, has announced her candidacy for Positi…Burien · BurienRead Article

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