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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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As the City's governing body, Burien's seven elected part-time City Councilmembers establish City policies and laws, adopt an annual budget, approve appropriations, contract for services, and grant franchises. ...

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Eagle Landing Park to Close for Construction Starting November 27, 2023
Posted on: November 22, 2023
Eagle Landing Park to Close for Construction Starting November 27, 2023
Burien’s Eagle Landing Park will be temporarily closed to the public starting Monday, November 27, 2023 while construction occurs on the Eagle Landing Park Stairway Project....
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“It’s a Wonderful Burien” Event Series Encourages Community to Celebrate and Shop Local in Burien
Posted on: November 17, 2023
“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 enjoying unique dining, shopping,...
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Accepting Nominations for 2024 Citizen of the Year
Posted on: November 16, 2023
Accepting Nominations for 2024 Citizen of the Year
Help us recognize a person or organization who has made outstanding contributions to the Burien community in 2023 by nominating them for the Burien City Council’s Citizen of the Year award....
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Open House Opportunity for Community to Weigh in on Four Major City Planning Efforts
Posted on: October 30, 2023
Open House Opportunity for Community to Weigh in on Four Major City Planning Efforts
The City of Burien is re-imagining the long-term future of our city through a coordinated planning effort called "Shape Your City". The community is invited to attend the Shape Your City Open House to...
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