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City of Burien 30th Anniversary logo.
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Burien turns 30!

In March 1992, inspired by a call for a more powerful voice in the governing of their local community, residents of what is today known as Burien voted overwhelmingly in favor of incorporating as a city.
Photo of Nancy Salguero McKay and text Burien Citizen of the Year.
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Nancy Salguero McKay Creates Museum for All

Nancy Salguero McKay has been helping preserve the Highline area’s history for almost 18 years. Starting as a volunteer, she became a paid employee, working part-time with a cohort of volunteers to collect artifacts and oral histories, and document the histories of Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and White Center.