Fire crews responded to a fire along the unhoused stretch of tents on SW 152nd Street in Downtown Burien on Friday morning, June 23, 2023. Officials said that the occupant […]
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Mysterious UFO/UAP lands in former homeless encampment site in Burien
A mysterious UFO/UAP has “landed” in the former homeless encampment site on SW 152nd Street and 6th Ave SW, in the soon-to-be Dog Park. Locals say this “flying saucer” may […]
VIDEO: Watch our time-lapse chronicle of Thursday’s sweep of Burien homeless encampment
In a documentation of the plight faced by both homeless campers and neighbors in Downtown Burien, a time-lapse video shot on Thursday, June 1, 2023 captures the ebb and flow […]
Signs warning of removal of encampment with May 31 deadline have been posted at Burien homeless site
Homeless campers on SW 152nd Street & 6th Ave SW in Burien were greeted with signs bearing an ominous May 31, 2023 11:59 p.m. deadline to vacate their encampment, further […]
Burien City Council will convene Special Meeting May 30 in response to King County’s refusal of police assistance to remove homeless encampment
Burien City Council will convene Special Meeting Tuesday, May 30 in response to King County’s refusal of assistance for unhoused population
LETTER: Neighbor who lives near encampment shares original poem: ‘Am I A Hypocrite?’
[EDITOR’S UPDATE: This post has been changed to be classified as a Letter to the Editor, since it reflects a reader’s opinion. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of […]
City of Burien responds to King County’s letter refusing to provide Sheriff’s police services for encampment removal
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the City of Burien released an additional response to King County’s letter that warned the city that its police services (Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office) […]
Burien City Manager responds to King County’s letter warning that police won’t help with encampment sweep
As we previously reported, King County sent a sternly-worded letter dated May 19, 2023 to the City of Burien, warning the city that it will not allow Burien Police / […]
Homeless encampment update, lease of city property to Burien CARES and more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, May 15, 2023: Homeless Encampment Update At the start of the meeting, Councilmember Cydney Moore tried […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: proclamations, proposed lease for encampment property & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 15, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: proclamations in honor of Affordable Housing Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day, discussion of Blake decision […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dentist located next to encampment shares his thoughts on homeless
[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:] […]
LETTER: Group of residents have concerns about Burien CARES leasing property where encampment is on SW 152nd
[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:] […]
Burien City Council votes to lease lot where homeless encampment is now to Burien CARES
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, May 1, 2023: Ambaum & Boulevard Park Development Plan Residents of Ambaum and Boulevard Park neighborhoods […]
LETTER: Burien resident shares experiences, concerns about possible homeless encampment at Annex Park
[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:] […]
City of Burien has put property where homeless encampment is located up for lease
The City of Burien on Thursday, April 13, 2023 announced that it is now accepting proposals to lease ±24,500 of city-owned property on the northwest corner of SW 152nd Street […]
Despite council objection, Burien City Manager decides to install portable toilet at encampment
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon sent out a memo stating that he has decided to install a portable toilet at the current homeless encampment located […]
LETTER: Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon: ‘Three things must occur to get those in the encampment to stable housing or treatment’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff:] To the […]
Burien City Manager gives update on encampment outside Library/City Hall
At the March 20, 2023 Burien City Council meeting, City Manager Adolfo Bailon spoke at length on the latest decisions and options regarding the downtown homeless encampment, which stands at […]
Parks encampments, climate and more on agenda for Monday council
On the agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: an update on the 4-month pilot program regulating unauthorized use of Burien Parks and facilities, potential action on the StormFest […]
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Watch King County’s Monday night Community Meeting on Public Safety in Burien
On Monday night, May 6, 2024, the King County Sheriff’s Office held a Community Meeting focused on Public Safety in Burien at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by Burien […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident shares concerns over Monday night’s Sheriff’s Office community meeting
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] In […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Sweeps are not services’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] SWEEPS […]
VIDEO: Mayor Schilling, Burien business owners slap back at Sheriff, share concerns over lack of camping enforcement at press conference
On Thursday morning, April 25, 2024, Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling – backed by three fellow councilmembers and several business owners – slapped back at King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall at […]
Sheriff releases response to Burien residents’ concerns regarding homelessness and safety; Mayor Schilling responds
King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 released a letter to the Burien community that she said addresses concerns from residents regarding homelessness, public camping and public […]
Identity, cause of death released for man who died in Downtown Burien on Friday, Mar. 29
The identity of the man who died in Downtown Burien on Friday, Mar. 29, 2024 has been officially released by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office as Faisal T. Hashimi, […]