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“A Place for All of Us”: Burien Celebrates and Stands with LGBTQIA+ Community
June is Pride Month, when the world’s LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning [one’s sexual or gender identity],…
Celebrating the Enduring Legacy of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in Burien
In honor of Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, the City of Burien…
The Power of Trees: Lessons from Burien’s First Peoples
Burien is home to many beautiful species of trees that are native to the area. Burien’s original residents,…
Community Invited to Shape Climate Action Plan
Cities like Burien often face the brunt of climate consequences, but they are also the driving implementors of…
From Flower Shop to Public Park: Jacob Ambaum Park
Nestled between two commercial strips and multifamily housing is a little green oasis called Jacob Ambaum Park. A…
Come for the Park, Stay for the People
The City of Burien relies on community volunteers to help with maintaining and stewarding the natural beauty in…
Preserving Burien’s Natural Beauty is a Team Effort
For the past decade, volunteers in Burien’s Adopt-A-Park program have helped maintain and steward the natural beauty of…
Three Ways to Give Back
Enjoy Burien’s parks and open spaces? Here are a few things you can do to ensure everyone can…
Burien Women Making History
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are acknowledging that people who identify as women have made significant…
Burien Celebrates Black History in February and Beyond
While the City of Burien is committed to honoring the contributions of Black Americans year-round, here is a snapshot of how the City and its partners are currently turning those words into action, and how you can participate as well.