By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council on Monday night, June 21, 2021 voted 6-1 to approve the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) proposal as part of the city’s Affordable […]
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LETTER: Biz owner Danny House – ‘Burien Council has a way to please all when it comes to DESC’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident(s). It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Our […]
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LETTER: Burien Councilmember Nancy Tosta offers her perspective on DESC proposal
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident(s). It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] June […]
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Final vote on DESC on docket for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
On the docket for Monday night’s (June 21) Burien City Council regular meeting: final vote on whether DESC’s supportive housing proposal will be approved for the Affordable Housing Demonstration Program, […]
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Sunrise Financial Services releases statement, research on recent DESC Community Meeting
Burien’s Sunrise Financial Services this week released a statement, along with a research document, regarding their June 3, 2021 Community Meeting on the proposed DESC facility: “We want to extend […]
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Burien City Council Public Hearing on DESC facility will be Monday night, June 14
The Burien City Council will be holding a Public Hearing on the proposed Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) Affordable Housing Development Project on Monday night, June 14, 2021. The meeting […]
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LETTER: Nearby business owners ‘do not support the location’ of DESC project
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident(s). It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] I […]
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VIDEO: Sunrise Financial Services hosts Community Meeting on DESC facility Thursday
Story, Photos & Video by Scott Schaefer On Thursday night, June 3, 2021, Vanessa Potts and Janice Hammond of Burien’s Sunrise Financial Services hosted a community meeting about the Downtown […]
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RSVPs are now being required for Thursday night’s DESC Community Meeting
As we previously reported, Sunrise Financial Services will be holding a Community Meeting on DESC’s proposed supportive housing project this Thursday night, June 3, 2021, and they’re asking for RSVPs. […]
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Sunrise Financial Services holding community meeting on DESC on Thurs., June 3
Burien-based Sunrise Financial Services will be holding a community meeting on Thursday, June 3, 2021 for local business owners and residents about the proposed Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) supportive […]
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Decision on DESC, Citizen of the Year & more on agenda for Monday Burien Council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 17) regular Burien City Council meeting: a decision on DESC, Citizen of the Year, property taxes, LEAD program, city equity efforts, Transportation Improvement […]
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DESC delayed to May 17, crime, police, food trucks & more all discussed by Burien City Council
By Jack Mayne At its council meeting Monday night (April 19), City Manager Brian Wilson presented steps to address concerns of Burien businesses on city crime and safety, the proposed […]
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DESC, Food Trucks, public safety & more on agenda for Mon. night Burien City Council meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting: proclamations, approval of DESC’s supportive housing project (on the Consent Agenda), public safety, advisory board member selection, food trucks, […]
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Burien City Council will discuss DESC, respond to Food Truck concerns & more Mon. night
On the agenda for Monday night’s (April 5, 2021) regular Burien City Council meeting: the proposed Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) Housing Demonstration Project, response to concerns over Food Trucks, […]
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LETTER: Owner of Town Square Dentistry says: ‘If we do elect new councilmembers, let’s commission them to work hard and work together’
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Full coverage of Monday night’s Burien City Council in-person Candidate Forum
Mayor Jimmy Matta addresses an audience of about 100 Monday night at Highline United Methodist Church. Story & Photos by Nicholas Johnson Video by Scott Schaefer Half of the candidates […]
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VIDEO: HB 1380 sparks discussion from state lawmakers on dignity, homelessness & more at Saturday’s 33rd District Town Hall
Housing affordability, public safety, and educational funding dominated discussions at the 33rd Legislative District’s town hall meeting held on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025 at Highline College, where lawmakers addressed community […]
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In letter, ACLU calls Burien’s revised homelessness ordinance ‘legally problematic’
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 called on the Burien City Council to reject an ordinance that would criminalize public camping and storage […]
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Burien Severe Weather Shelter seeks donations and volunteers as winter approaches
The Burien Severe Weather Shelter is calling on the community to support its efforts to provide essential resources and hospitality to neighbors in need during harsh winter conditions. Operated by […]
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King County Executive Dow Constantine announces he won’t seek re-election in 2025
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 that he will not seek re-election in 2025, ending his tenure after more than 15 years in the role. […]
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Burien City Council hears tax reform ideas from King County Assessor, zoning changes, airport, community updates & more
The Burien City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 included presentations and discussions on key issues facing the city. King County Tax Assessor John Wilson outlined his efforts to […]
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Burien City Council honors public workers, hears about International Public Market, considers moving meeting start time up & more
The Burien City Council began the meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024, by honoring Public Works Week and its essential workers. They then received a presentation on the feasibility of […]
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Bloomside mural Walk-n-Talk will be this Sunday, May 5
From our friends at WABI Burien: Burien’s skyline is graced by a new bouquet! Let’s Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, May 5, and stroll by the new DESC Bloomside mural, facing west toward […]
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Tiny home village, zoning amendments, tax increases & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
During their first meeting in nearly a month, the Burien City Council on Monday night, April 29, 2024 discussed a range of topics, from environmental initiatives to public safety concerns. […]
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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 […]
