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Burien (/ ˈ b jʊər i ə n / BURE-ee-ən) [9] is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle on Puget Sound. As of the 2020 census , [ 7 ] Burien's population was 52,066, which is a 56.3% increase since incorporation in 1993, making it the 25th most populous city in Washington .
(The Center Square) – The Burien City Council on Monday passed emergency Ordinance 864 with a 5-2 vote to ban camping or residing on public property at all times, "without any prerequisites to ...
Gottlieb Burian (1837–1902) is the namesake for the city of Burien, Washington.He was an early settler to the region (before Washington statehood in 1889) who established a home near what is now known as Lake Burien in 1884.
Lake Burien played a key role in Burien's early history. The city was originally founded by homesteaders, who settled along Puget Sound and the shores of the lake. [1] The Lake was named for Gottlieb and Emma Worm Burian, early settlers in the area (it is unclear how "Burian" became "Burien").
The Northwest Symphony Orchestra (NWSO) is an American orchestra based in the Seattle suburb of Burien, Washington. It was founded in 1987. The NWSO have been recorded on three CDs on the KOCH, Albany, and Gale labels. The orchestra has been featured on National Public Radio and NBC's Today Show. [1]
The land and facilities are also leased to independent events and conventions throughout the year. Situated in the city of Puyallup , 35 miles (56 km) south of Seattle and 10 miles (16 km) east of Tacoma near Mount Rainier , the fairgrounds cover an area of 160 acres (0.65 km 2 ) with buildings and land valued at more than $54 million.
Highline Public Schools (HPS) is a public school district in King County, headquartered in Burien, Washington. [1] As of October 2007, it served 17,331 students and had 997 teachers, and served the cities of Burien, much of Des Moines, Normandy Park, and SeaTac as well as adjacent unincorporated census-designated places proximal to Burien in King County such as White Center and much of ...
The following is a calendar of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) events. This list includes gay pride parades as well as events ranging from sporting events to film festivals, including celebrations such as Christopher Street Day. Criteria for inclusion on this list are: Active: The event is currently active. Discontinued ...