News & Announcements News Summary

2027 Burien Gallery Program Call For Artists

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:44:00 GMT

The City of Burien has issued a call for artists for the 2027 Burien Gallery Program. The application deadline is Friday, August 28, 2026.

La Ciudad de Burien izará la bandera especial de fútbol en el Ayuntamiento para celebrar un verano de fútbol y diversión.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:13:00 GMT

La Ciudad de Burien izará una bandera de fútbol con motivos de Burien sobre el Ayuntamiento de la ciudad para celebrar la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026™, el jueves 11 de junio al mediodía.

City of Burien to Raise the City’s Special Fútbol/Soccer Flag at City Hall to Celebrate a Summer of Soccer and Fun

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:12:00 GMT

The City of Burien will be raising a Burien-themed soccer flag over Burien City Hall in celebration of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Thursday, June 11 at noon.

City of Burien Marks the Start of Pride Month by Raising an Inclusive Pride Flag at Burien City Hall

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:05:00 GMT

The City of Burien is kicking off a celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by raising the Pride flag over Burien City Hall on June 4 at 10:30 a.m.

Ordinance No. 892 Helps Clarify Minimum Wage Rate in Burien

Fri, 22 May 2026 20:08:00 GMT

The Burien City Council approved Ordinance No. 892 on May 18, 2026, to clarify the minimum wage and to assure compliance with Burien’s fair labor standards ordinance, Burien Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 5.16.

Cities’ Request for 90-Day Comment Period for Draft Environmental Impact Statement Covering Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects Not Granted

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:21:00 GMT

On May 18, 2026, the Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac submitted a formal request to the Port of Seattle for a 90-day comment period for its Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) expected to be released on May 22, 2026.

Akey Announced Resignation at City Council Meeting on May 18, 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:40:00 GMT

Burien City Councilmember Linda Akey officially announced her resignation from the Burien City Council, effective immediately, on May 18, 2026.

New Interim City Manager to Join City of Burien on April 28, 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:32:00 GMT

The Burien City Council voted on April 20, 2026, to appoint Bob Larson as interim city manager. Larson’s first day with the City will be Tuesday, April 28.