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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

Updated Burien Renter’s Handbook Available in English and Spanish

Posted on: November 30, 2022

Updated Burien Renter’s Handbook Available in English and Spanish

A new Renting in Burien Handbook, reflecting recent updates to Burien’s rental housing policy, is now available in English and Spanish on the City of Burien website at burienwa.gov/renting....

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City of Burien Prepares for Snow and Ice

Posted on: November 29, 2022

City of Burien Prepares for Snow and Ice

Learn more about the City of Burien’s response to snow and ice and ways you can stay safe....

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Burien Police Chief Ted Boe Passes on Promotion to Continue Serving City of Burien

Posted on: November 22, 2022

Burien Police Chief Ted Boe Passes on Promotion to Continue Serving City of Burien

Burien Police Chief Theodore “Ted” Boe will remain in his current role after forgoing a promotion to serve as Patrol Operations Division Chief for King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO)....

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“It’s a Wonderful Burien” Event Series Encourages Community to Celebrate and Shop Local in Burien

Posted on: November 15, 2022

“It’s a Wonderful Burien” Event Series Encourages Community to Celebrate and Shop Local in Burien

The City of Burien is proud to announce the return of “It’s a Wonderful Burien”, an annual campaign encouraging community members to celebrate the holidays locally by supporting local businesses, arts...

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UpcomingEvents

Featured Events

It’s a Wonderful Burien

Date: November 03, 2022@

It’s a Wonderful Burien

Support local businesses while enjoying winter festivities and events in Burien!...

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Moshier Holiday Pottery Sale

Date: December 03, 2022@

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Moshier Holiday Pottery Sale

Find hundreds of items such as mugs, bowls, serving dishes, casseroles, garden art, jewelry, planters, and more at the annual Mosh...

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Farmers Market

Date: December 31, 2022@

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

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

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11:00AM - 6:00PM/

Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St.

7:30AM - 9:00AM/

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

Business and Economic Development Partnership

4:30PM - 6:00PM/

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

Human Services Commission

7:00PM - 8:30PM/

Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2UdTRmV

Planning Commission

11:00AM - 6:00PM/

Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St.

6:00PM - 7:00PM/

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

City Council Special Meeting

7:00PM - 10:00PM/

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

City Council Regular Business Meeting

6:00PM - 7:30PM/

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

Burien Airport Committee

6:30PM - 8:00PM/

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

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

11:00AM - 6:00PM/

Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St.

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