On the agenda for Monday night’s (Nov. 6, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: proposed Property Tax Levy, Surface Water Management, Mid-Biennium Update and more. The meeting can be viewed […]
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New local nonprofit wants to create ‘Sunnydale Village,’ a temporary encampment at Burien church, but neighbors and the city are pushing back
This past weekend, residents near Oasis Home Church (map below) – located two blocks from Highline High School – received a notice of a Community Meeting by the Burien Community […]
City of Burien seeking community feedback at ‘Shape Your City’ Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 6
The City of Burien announced this week that it is re-imagining the long-term future of the city through a coordinated planning effort called “Shape Your City,” and they’re planning an Open […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘I ask my fellow Burienites to vote by November 7 for Mosqueda, Moore, Marx, Hudson, Tidholm, Ruiz’
[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. […]
No action taken on minimum wage, urban forest update & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Oct. 23, 2023: Urban Forest Program Update Josh Petter, Burien’s Urban Forest Planner, presented his work over […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: minimum wage update, zoning for office zone & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Oct. 23, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: minimum wage update, zoning for the city’s office zone, cable franchise agreement with Comcast and more. The […]
10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 6 Candidate Krystal Marx
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous ones here), covering topics like their reasons […]
Unlawful camping ordinance put on consent agenda, Recology contract, property tax cap & more discussed at Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of Monday night’s (Sept. 18, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th – October 15th each year, […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: camping ban, Planning Commission candidates & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 18, 2023) regular Burien City Council: Ordinance No. 818, Unlawful Public Camping, Community Development Block Grant funding, Council selection of Planning Commission Candidates […]
Privately hired organization ‘The More We Love’ claims success in relocating homeless in Burien; city, councilmembers respond
Kristine Moreland and her organization, The More We Love, have been the subject of much conjecture about homelessness in Burien over recent weeks. Moreland – who also works as a […]
Overview of locations & services for homeless, possible ballot initiative on public safety and more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Aug. 7, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: an overview of locations and services offered to the homeless in Burien, discussion of a potential […]
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 […]
Port of Seattle expresses ‘strong concerns’ to City of Burien’s consideration of its Lora Lake NERA property, which is not suitable for homeless site
The Port of Seattle on July 27, 2023 sent a letter to the City of Burien, expressing “strong concerns” about the city’s consideration of its Lora Lake property in the […]
Minimum wage, advisory boards, commissions and more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (July 24, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: minimum wage in Burien, advisory boards and commissions work plans, public art funding and more. The […]
Possible sites for homeless encampment, discussion of ordinances on camping on public property & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (July 17, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: presentation of potential options for homeless services, including reviews of possible locations, and a discussion of […]
Homeless outreach, Human Services update and more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (June 12, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: Juneteenth proclamation, presentation on homeless outreach and case management efforts, development fees, human services federal funding […]
Budget, food truck pilot program and more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (June 5, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Pollinator Month proclamation, budget, food truck pilot program and more. The meeting will start at 7 p.m., […]
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 […]
Business survey, update on homelessness/Blake decision & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 1, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: business survey results, proposed donation of property near Salmon Creek, Ambaum and Boulevard Park Subarea Plan, […]
LETTER: Reader shares thoughts on homeless, Martin v. City of Boise
[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 […]
Financial options for homeless services, BEDP, city revenues & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for this Monday night’s (April 3, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: financial options for homeless services, BEDP appointments, city revenues, opioid settlement, summer youth camps and […]
Legislative update, approval of EcoThrive Housing Project & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 27, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting:State Legislative update, approval of EcoThrive Housing Demonstration Project and more. The meeting is scheduled to begin […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: update on City Hall camping, building code amendments and more.
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting: City Manager’s update on issues with the unhoused camping outside City Hall, King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) update, […]
‘Citizen of the Year’ selection, appointments and more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 6, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: selection of the 2023 “Citizen of the Year,” appointment of candidates to Parks & Rec Board and […]
Boulevard Park, Eagle Landing stairs removal & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Feb. 27, 2023) Burien City Council regular meeting: updates on Boulevard Park as well as the Eagle Landing Park stairs removal, appointment of candidates […]