Your City at Work: Collaboratively Caring for the Community
Through collaboration and compassion, the City of Burien’s two-person Human Services team addresses community needs by prioritizing resources across the spectrum of social services.
A Community-Centered Approach to Improving Safety in Downtown Burien
Burien’s storefront resource officer uses her knowledge of environmental design and her community connections to address safety downtown.
Follow the Money: Balancing Burien’s Budget
Burien’s budget tells the story of our city’s needs and goals. By rising to face historic challenges now, we could give the next chapter an ending we can all celebrate.
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Print Magazine
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Translations
Read stories in Spanish and Vietnamese.
Burien Public Art Map
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Burien Neighborhoods
Explore our city’s past via an interactive map.
City News
Your City at Work: Collaboratively Caring for the Community
Through collaboration and compassion, the City of Burien’s two-person Human Services team addresses community needs by prioritizing resources across the spectrum of social services.
Meet Burien Police Captain Eric Muller
Entering his second year as a Burien Police Captain, Eric Muller remains dedicated to serving the community and working collaboratively to address issues.
Building Burien: Fall 2025
Fall 2025 update on infrastructure projects in Burien.
Exploring the Outdoors, Building Leaders: Outdoor Explorers Summer Camp Shines
The City of Burien’s Outdoor Explorers Summer Camp Program has been recognized at the state level for providing innovative opportunities for youth to gain valuable job skills while strengthening their connection to the outdoors.
COmmunity
Welcoming Burien Uplifts Burien’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities
The City of Burien celebrated Welcoming Week with a free event in the heart of the city for the fifth consecutive year.
A Community-Centered Approach to Improving Safety in Downtown Burien
Burien’s storefront resource officer uses her knowledge of environmental design and her community connections to address safety downtown.
Strategic Investments Support Under-Resourced Neighborhoods in Burien
The City of Burien uses Community Development Block Grants to support underserved populations and to build more resilient communities.
Burien’s Multifaceted Approach to Community Health and Safety
Creating a safer and healthier Burien requires a variety of effective strategies paired with a collaborative approach.
Business
Support for New Childcare Centers in Burien Delivers Results
Creating a safer and healthier Burien requires a variety of effective strategies paired with a collaborative approach.
Providing More Childcare Options in Burien
Burien residents interested in opening a home-based childcare center can access free assistance to help launch their business successfully.
Waste Less, Save Money
Washington state is now requiring businesses to separate food and yard waste from garbage, and the City of Burien is here to help.
Burien Sets Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage—What It Means for Workers and Small Businesses
Burien’s new minimum wage ordinance introduces a tiered system that categorizes employers based on their size to accommodate diverse needs and recognize the economic challenges small businesses face.
Arts, Culture, & Sustainability
Neighborhood Grants Program Celebrates A Successful 2024
Community-led projects brought colorful murals, honeybees, and an exciting cultural celebration to Burien.
Keeping Burien’s Art Scene Vibrant and Accessible for All
From live theater and music to dance performances and mural art, the City of Burien’s arts grant programs help fund many local arts and culture events, and projects.
Green Burien Partnership’s 2024 Annual Report Released
Burien’s ongoing mission to care for our urban forests continues to accomplish significant results with the support of strong collaborations and dedicated staff.
Summer Camps Return to Burien Community Center
The return of Burien’s popular summer camps provided outdoor recreation, field trips, and learning opportunities for local children and teens.