Salmon in the Streams
NOTE: This project has been suspended due to the shooting incidents along 509. We’re working with Burien Police Department to determine when it would be advisable to start back up. …
Burien Graffiti
One of our members, Karen, had a wonderful idea: Organize teams of volunteer “painters” to go out and combat the amount of graffiti that’s appearing all over our town. We’re …
Barrier Breakers (Spanish Speakers Social)
Spanish is a useful language: It’s spoken in over 20 countries; you can listen to and understand a variety of new media sources; and, perhaps most importantly, you can better …
Adopt A Highway – Part 1
If you’re familiar with Washington State Route 509, you’ll know that the part of of it that runs through Burien had been looking pretty shabby over the past few years. …
Adopt A Highway – Part 2
So, Part 1 went so well, we decided to adopt another section of Highway 509. Localist Tim Lau is going to coordinate this adoption with the Washington State Department of Transportation. …
Art In Empty Stores
A lot of money has been spent on marketing Burien as a walkable destination for fine food and fun. However, when people get here, they’re often greeted with empty store …