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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
LETTER: Owner of Town Square Dentistry says: ‘If we do elect new councilmembers, let’s commission them to work hard and work together’
[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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
LETTER: ‘I am disturbed that our Mayor testified against the statewide rent stabilization bill, HB 2114’; Mayor Schilling responds
[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 TO THE EDITOR: Sunnydale Village organizers offer meeting and collaboration with Burien City Council to establish new sanctioned encampment
[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 enforces camping ban, removes homeless from Ambaum encampment
On Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, the City of Burien enforced its new camping ban and removed the homeless encampment located on Ambaum Blvd. SW & SW 120th Street. The removal […]
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 […]
Pallet village, encampments, special meeting set & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Nov. 20, 2023: City Manager’s Report City Manager Adolfo Bailon updated council on the Oasis Home Church […]
‘Clear the room, right now!’ Tense Burien City Council meeting stopped, re-started after argument, disruptions Monday night
Here’s our recap of Monday night’s (Nov. 6, 2023) tense Burien City Council meeting, which at one point was halted so the unruly audience could take a “time out” after […]
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 […]
LETTER: ‘I feel compelled to correct the record as the Mayor is perpetuating misinformation’
[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 Mayor Sofia Aragon releases statement regarding camping ban decision that City Council passed Monday night
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon released the following statement regarding the camping ban decision that the Burien City Council passed (by putting it on the consent […]
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 […]
City Manager, Councilmember have tense exchange over homelessness issues at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Aug. 7, 2023, which at times got a bit tense between Councilmember Cydney Moore and City Manager […]