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ELECTION RESULTS 4: Burien’s minimum wage initiative continues to gain votes, now leading with 56.81%
The latest election results for Burien’s Initiative 1 show the measure continuing to gain support, now with 56.81% of voters (4,377 votes) in favor and 43.19% (3,327 votes) opposed, according to the ...
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Volunteers wanted for spring creek restoration events in Burien & Normandy Park
Volunteers are needed to help restore the urban forest and stream habitat of Miller and Walker Creeks by helping out at upcoming community events.At these work parties, Volunteers will: Take care of ...
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GriefShare offers healing and hope in Burien on Monday nights starting Feb. 24
GriefShare is a video-assisted support group featuring experts in the field of grief counseling, as well as testimonies from those who have traveled through a journey of grief and loss.  Each session ...
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United Way of King County offering free tax services to residents who qualify
United Way of King County is offering free tax services to residents who make less than $80,000 a year (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers). Funded by United Way, the IRS, and the City of ...
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The most affordable arts and culture events are in our South King County Fine Arts Roundup
The most affordable arts and culture events are in our South King County Fine Arts Roundup. Want to get out and do something ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien City Councilmember Garcia champions minimum wage for Burien’s working families
Today, Burien is on the verge of a historic shift towards economic justice as preliminary results suggest a victory for the working-class minimum wage initiative. This is a win for every hardworking ...
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ELECTION RESULTS 3: Burien’s minimum wage initiative maintains solid lead
The third round of returns for the Special Election of Burien’s Initiative 1 – released on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 – shows ...
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Karen Keiser appointed to Washington Health Benefit Exchange Board
Former Washington State Senator Karen Keiser has been appointed to the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) Board of ...
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ELECTION RESULTS 2: Second round of results indicate Burien Initiative 1 minimum wage measure will likely pass
Burien voters are strongly leaning toward approving Initiative Measure No. 1, which would establish a citywide minimum wage ...
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Arts Corps’ Thrive Fundraiser to support art education will be Saturday night, Mar. 15 at WOW Art Gallery
Arts Corps – a nonprofit dedicated to arts education and youth empowerment – will host its Thrive Fundraiser on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the WOW Art Gallery in Seattle. The ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien residents encouraged to join Airport Committee amid expansion concerns
The City of Burien is accepting applications until Feb. 20, 2025 to fill three vacancies on the Burien Airport Committee (BAC ...
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Burien man charged with stealing copper wire from Verizon tower in SeaTac
A Burien man has been charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree theft after authorities say he broke into a SeaTac cell tower facility and stole copper wire, causing nearly $10,000 in ...