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Safety, services, and silence: Burien’s DESC Bloomside dilemma

Who is accountable for the souls living (and dying) at Bloomside?

Burien’s DESC Bloomside is facing serious accountability and transparency concerns, driven by high police call volumes, unclear or inconsistent wraparound services, and conflicting statements from DESC and regional agencies about who is responsible for resident care and safety. The Format Bloomside (formerly Burien Supportive Housing) opened its doors in May 2024 as DESC’s first supportive…

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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Washington Appeals Court reverses dismissal of City of Burien’s Open Meetings case

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Spring recycling event and rain barrel sale will be Saturday, May 30

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City of Burien considering code changes to ease conversion of existing buildings into housing; holding hearing Tuesday, May 27

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LATEST COMMENTS:

Christa Lee on Safety, services, and silence: Burien’s DESC Bloomside dilemma
I drive to work every day before 5:30 AM and see the same kind of activity happening. Doesn’t matter what…
Louis G on Court orders City of Burien to submit withheld documents on city manager evaluation for judicial review
Dealing with this vengeful act will be a waste of Burien’s time, money and resources as Adolfo is now gone,…
Louis G on Safety, services, and silence: Burien’s DESC Bloomside dilemma
Just today, Monday, I drove by and saw the same behavior that has been so prevalent outside in the area…
Erica Jane on Safety, services, and silence: Burien’s DESC Bloomside dilemma
The DESC project is governed by funding agreements with King County and the State, not by the City of Burien.…
Mark Meyer on Washington Appeals Court reverses dismissal of City of Burien’s Open Meetings case
Is the object to destroy the city and never govern correctly for the PEOPLE OF BURIEN. A vote can end…