On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, the City of Burien released a statement regarding what it says is false information circulating about an alleged rejection of a $1 million offer from […]
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Legislative update, issues with police, affordable housing & more discussed at Monday’s Burien City Council meeting
The Burien City Council meeting on Monday night, May 6, 2024 included a legislative update from Sen. Karen Keiser and a report on policing issues from City Manager Adolfo Bailon. […]
King County awards $3 million in grant funding for homelessness assistance in Burien and Tukwila
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, King County announced $3 million in funding to support an increase in shelter capacity and rapidly serve people experiencing homelessness in south King County cities, […]
Burien Planning Commission hears public concerns about zoning changes for temporary housing location, and how state law may dictate decision
Here’s our recap of the Burien Planning Commission Special Meeting held on Thursday, Feb. 15. 2024: Late in 2023, the Burien City Council voted to establish temporary emergency housing at […]
Mary’s Place receives $6 million donation from Amazon
Amazon this week announced a new donation of $9 million in grants to six local organizations addressing the urgent needs of people experiencing homelessness in the Puget Sound region, including […]
Stride Bus, ARPA funds, affordable housing, SR 509 & more discussed at Burien City Council Monday night
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Feb. 5, 2024: Proclamations The Lunar New Year is celebrated on the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice, […]
King County launches new, one-time grant opportunity for homelessness assistance in south King County cities
King County announced on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 that it has allocated $5 million in one-time funding for one or more cities located in south King County to site, construct, […]
At last-minute Special Meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to accept King County’s $1 million offer for homeless encampment
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Monday night, Nov. 27, 2023: The Burien City Council set up this Special Meeting last week in order […]
Burien City Council holding Special Meeting Monday, Nov. 27 to decide on whether to accept King County’s $1 million homeless shelter offer
The Burien City Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Monday night, Nov. 27, 2023 to decide on whether to accept a $1 million offer from King County to […]
Kennydale Neighborhood Association opposes Burien’s plan to use Inn at Lake Washington for homeless housing, but City of Burien says it’s not considering it
The Kennydale Neighborhood Association (KNA) sent a letter last week opposing the City of Burien’s plans to turn an EconoLodge/Inn at Lake Washington located there (map below) into a homeless […]
LETTER: ‘We believe that a performing arts center would deliver the most advantages’ for Metro’s affordable housing space in Burien
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] […]
King County Metro holding Open House Thursday, Oct. 5 regarding proposed housing development next to Burien Transit Center
King County Metro Transit wants to know “what would you like to see at a potential housing development next door to the Burien Transit Center?” and they’re holding an Open […]
King County Metro holding Open House Thursday, Oct. 5 regarding proposed housing development next to Burien Transit Center
King County Metro Transit wants to know “what would you like to see at a potential housing development next door to the Burien Transit Center?” and they’re holding an Open […]
King County Regional Homelessness Authority ‘respectfully opposes’ Burien’s proposed public camping ban, which is on agenda for Monday night’s council meeting
As the Burien City Council gets set to discuss its proposed new Ordinance 818 (a ban on public camping) at Monday night’s (Aug. 21, 2023) regular meeting, the King County […]
King County Regional Homelessness Authority sends ‘clarification’ letter to City of Burien regarding recent council claims
The City of Burien continues to navigate a complex – and oftentimes confusing –homelessness crisis, with recent conflicting claims and clarifications surrounding an offer of $1 million from King County […]
Homeless housing found, opioid presentation delayed & more from Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, July 24, 2023: Homeless Housing Found According to Deputy Mayor Kevin Schilling and City Manager Adolfo Bailon, […]
$2.5 million in new funds available from Port of Seattle for South King County groups & nonprofits
Community-led groups and nonprofits can now apply for Port of Seattle funding to increase economic opportunities in cities that surround Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the Port announced this week. A […]
King County’s letter to City of Burien offers $1 million and 35 pallet shelters for homelessness crisis
If you’ve been following the recent, contentious growing issue surrounding homelessness in Burien, by now you’ve heard of an offer of $1 million, pallet shelters and other incentives from King […]
King County will allocate $24.67 million for nearly 1,000 affordable housing units, including in Burien
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced this week $24.67 million in funding to local organizations around King County to create affordable housing opportunities for hundreds of residents. The eight projects […]
County announces $52 million plan for 36 projects that will protect greenspace, including in Burien
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a plan to invest $52 million in open space preservation – recently approved by the King County Council – […]
Public safety, transit & housing headline approved King County Budget
The King County Council on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 approved the 2023-2024 biennial budget of $16.2 billion to fund King County for the next two years. The budget includes funding […]
Burien City Council discusses housing, grants for businesses & more Monday night
By Mellow DeTray At Monday night’s (Nov. 7, 2022) Burien City Council meeting, lawmakers discussed and decided on Transit Oriented Affordable Housing, grants for damages to small businesses, budget, property […]
King County Executive proposes levy to improve state of behavioral health availability
King County Executive Dow Constantine and a regional coalition of leaders on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 announced a proposed levy to address the behavioral health crisis by creating a countywide […]
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: South King County updates for September 2022
SPONSORED: Dedicated Care for Those in Crisis Dear Neighbor, We have all seen the impact of mental health issues on our community. Some of it is personal – a family […]
12 South King County orgs to receive $2.5 million from Port of Seattle
Supporting an equitable recovery in our communities and helping to recruit a new generation of workers to Port-related industries, the Port of Seattle announced on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 the […]