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Burien History
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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.
“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…
Honoring with Gratitude: Acknowledging Traditional Lands of Coast Salish Peoples
Updated October 11, 2021 For decades, Washington state communities, including Burien, led by mostly non-Native American leaders, have…
Burien Neighborhoods: Exploring Our City’s Past
Burien is part of the ancestral home of Coast Salish peoples and near a crossroads of trade and…
A Brief History of Ambaum Boulevard and Boulevard Park
Two areas of Burien will be receiving special land-use subarea planning attention this year: the Ambaum corridor and…
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,…
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…
Burien Women Making History
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are acknowledging that people who identify as women have made significant…
Strengthening Highline’s Connection to History
Cyndi Upthegrove Named Citizen of the Year In 1993, the same year Burien incorporated as a city, a…