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LETTER: 66 community members show support for new DESC Burien housing project
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by verified residents. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] The undersigned […]
REMINDER: Second DESC affordable housing development info meeting is Tues., Mar. 23
REMINDER: Discover Burien and Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce invite all to an informational meeting to learn more about the proposed new DESC affordable housing development pending approval in Burien. […]
DESC’s second informational meeting on its Burien housing project will be Tues., Mar. 23
The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) will be hosting its second virtual informational meeting on its proposed Burien affordable housing project on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, from 6 – 7:30 […]
LETTER: Resident has concerns about DESC’s proposed Burien project
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] The […]
VIDEO: Watch DESC’s online webinar about new low-income housing project in Burien
The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) held an online meeting about its proposed Burien low-income housing project on Tuesday night, Feb. 23, 2021. Over 140 participants tuned into the public […]
DESC planning new affordable housing development in Burien; public meeting will be Feb. 23
Seattle’s Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is planning an affordable housing development in Burien at 801 SW 150th Street (map below) to create stable, supportive housing for vulnerable people experiencing […]
Have you seen Michael Wines? Burien man has been missing since Saturday, April 6 after leaving for Seattle show
A 33-year-old Burien man – Michael Wines – has been missing from Burien since Saturday, April 6, 2024, and police are seeking the public’s help. Wines was last seen at […]
REMINDER: ‘Experiencing heaven now’ will be at First Church, Christ Scientist this Sunday, April 14
The Kingdom of Heaven is Within Us? Yes, we can feel the peace and safety of God’s presence anytime, anywhere. REMINDER: “Experiencing heaven now,” a free talk by practitioner of […]
Stolen car crashes into fence/house in Burien Tuesday, 4 suspects escape
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 1 p.m., Burien Police responded to SW 129th Street & 2nd Ave SW (map below) regarding reports of a single-vehicle collision. Police said that a vehicle […]
Multiple agencies respond to assist Tukwila Police with large, unruly crowd following knife assault
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist Tukwila officers following a reported assault with a knife on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024. Police said that at approximately 8:44 p.m., officers […]
Matthew Brandis receives ‘Citizen of Year’ award, work plan updated & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
In the latest Burien City Council Meeting on Monday night, April 1, 2024, the agenda included only one business item, and just seven people signed up to speak during Public […]
Northwest Symphony Orchestra will perform ‘Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes’ on Friday, April 26
Northwest Symphony Orchestra and Washington Trails Association will perform “Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes” at Benaroya Hall on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Crescendo: A Symphonic […]
Fire burns complex of abandoned buildings in Burien Friday morning
A fire that was described by crews as an “outbuilding with lots of debris in a complex of abandoned buildings” burned at S. 128th Street and 16th Ave S. in […]
Normandy Park vape shop rammed, robbed by teens in stolen car early Monday
A vape shop at Normandy Park Towne Center sustained significant damage early Monday morning after a stolen car was used to smash through the storefront. Police said that at approximately […]
City of Burien files lawsuit against King County, Sheriff for breach of Interlocal Agreement
UPDATE: This article has been updated with new information regarding the lawsuit being filed in Snohomish County. The City of Burien announced on Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 that it has […]
Discover Burien gets state grant to start new Small Business Education series
Discover Burien this week announced that it has received a grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association that will help BOOST local small businesses by providing training, support and resources. […]
‘Experiencing heaven now’ free talk will be at First Church, Christ Scientist on Sunday, April 14
The Kingdom of Heaven is Within Us? Yes, we can feel the peace and safety of God’s presence anytime, anywhere. WHAT: “Experiencing heaven now,” a free talk by practitioner of […]
‘Experiencing heaven now’ free talk will be at First Church, Christ Scientist on Sunday, April 14
The Kingdom of Heaven is Within Us? Yes, we can feel the peace and safety of God’s presence anytime, anywhere. WHAT: “Experiencing heaven now,” a free talk by practitioner of […]
Minimum wage increase, ARPA fund reallocation approved & more at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the 5+-hour long Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Mar. 18, 2024: Update On Anti-Camping Ordinance City Manager Adolfo Bailon said that despite many […]
Police Chief Boe’s testimony exposes deepening divide with City Manager Bailon over expanded camping ban
In a recent development, Burien Police Chief Ted Boe has raised significant concerns regarding the city’s new anti-camping ordinance, as well as his strained relationship with City Manager Adolfo Bailon, […]
TJ’s Street Tacos owner Pablo Vazquez uses social media to share Tijuana flavors with community
By Lluvia ChavezUW News Lab TJ’s Street Tacos owner Pablo Vazquez went viral on TikTok and has been using his new social media platform to take his followers along his […]
Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to drive-by shooting on I-5
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses to a drive-by shooting they say took place on southbound I-5 near I-405 on Monday night, Feb. 19, 2024. Just before 11 […]
Amended Zoning Code approved by Burien Planning Commission at Wednesday’s meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024: Many members of the public showed up to comment during the public hearing on proposed […]