TagCity of Burien(173)
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2015-08-31
Northeast Burien gets redevelopment boost with $5 million federal grant
by Jack Mayne The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $5 million grant to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to redevelop and create 732,000 square feet of air cargo-related warehouse space and support 1,072 new jobs in Burien’s Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA). Sen. Maria Cantwell announced the FAA grant Monday afternoon, Aug. 31. NERA is located between 8th Ave -
2015-01-28In “Mina’s” hands, Filiberto’s Restaurant brought the taste of Italy to Burien by Rob Clay | Westside Seattle
Wed, 01/28/2015 by Rob Clay Forty-three years ago, a small deli under the flight path along Des Moines Way opened for business. Filiberto Genzale, his brother Alfonso, their sister Filomina Perry and her husband Ron Perry had realized part of their dream of bringing a little of their homeland to the Northwest. The deli did -
2013-06-28
Highline schools approves negotiations to sell ex-Navos site to Burien
Over the objections of Burien resident Chestine Edgar, the Highline School Board voted June 26 to negotiate a sale of the former Navos mental health center site to the city of Burien. Burien wants to use a portion of the property to build a storm water facility for its Northeast Burien Redevelopment Area (NERA) project. -
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2009-10-12
CITYNOTES: Burien’s Sales Tax Revenue Down 16.2%; NE Redevelopment Area Revisions Proposed
by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members were presented with dismal sales tax figures from City Manager Mike Martin at the beginning of their meeting last Monday, Oct. 5th. Through July, the city’s sales tax revenue for the year to date was down 16.2 percent compared with the same time frame in 2008, Martin reported. -
2007-12-29The year that was in Highline
LORA LAKE CONTROVERSY. The Lora Lake Apartments near Seatac Airport were a source of controversy and protest this year. In November a compromise was reached allowing 162 vacant units at the Lora Lake Apartments to remain as affordable housing. The King County Housing Authority will purchase the apartments.<br><br><b>Photo by Tim Robinson</b> Sat, 12/29/2007 Highline cities -
Endorsements listed by Rose Clark
Tue, 10/25/2005 Burien City Council candidate Rose Clark announced last week that she has received more endorsements, including the King County Police Officers Guild. Clark is running against Councilman Stephen Lamphear for council Position 5. Members of the Police Officers Guild stated they “were impressed with her views and positions on public safety issues.” Clark -
Demos don’t endorse Lamphear or Clark
Against the backdrop of a sharply divided Burien City Council, 34th District Democrats declined on Aug. 10 to endorse either Councilman Stephen Lamphear or his challenger, former Councilwoman Rose Clark. Both candidates appeared to receive the support of a majority of party members who voted; however, a two-thirds majority was required for an endorsement. Lamphear, -
2004-03-18Miller and Walker Creek Basin Plan public meeting
A public meeting for the Miller and Walker Creek Basin Plan was held on March 18, 2004, at the Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien, Washington, running from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The meeting included a presentation and a question-and-answer session, covering stormwater and drainage planning for the Miller and Walker Creek watersheds near Sea-Tac Airport. The project was managed by a multi-agency team representing the City of Burien, City of Normandy Park, City of SeaTac, King County, Port of Seattle, and WSDOT. -
2003-10-02Miller and Walker Creek basins public meeting
A public meeting was held on October 2, 2003, at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien, WA, to discuss the Miller, Walker, and Salmon Creek Basin Planning Project. The meeting covered basin problems and potential solutions, and included an open house, a presentation, and a Q&A session. The project was overseen by a management team representing the City of Burien, City of SeaTac, Port of Seattle, King County, City of Normandy Park, and the Washington State Department of Transportation.