REMINDER: The City of Burien and Discover Burien will celebrate “Welcoming Burien” – a day of community connection, play, and celebration – this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Everyone is invited […]
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Homeless encampment update, vehicle ordinance, SCORE jail and more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Sept. 11, 2023: Proclamations From September 8th-17th, Burien celebrates the many cultures and contributions of the community […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: Planning Commission candidates, SCORE jail, cargo container storage & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 11, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Welcoming Week, SCORE Jail, Planning Commission candidates, cargo container storage and more. The meeting is scheduled to […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: Planning Commission candidates, SCORE jail, cargo container storage & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 11, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Welcoming Week, SCORE Jail, Planning Commission candidates, cargo container storage and more. The meeting is scheduled to […]
Crime rate update, tax increase, homeless issues, but no camping ban decided at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting held on Monday night, Aug. 21, 2023: Crime in Washington Annual Report Burien Police Chief Ted Boe discussed crime statistics […]
Burien City Council meeting agenda: possible public camping ban, crime update, Comprehensive Plan, potential utility tax increase and more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Aug. 21, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at Burien City Hall: a possible ban on public camping, crime […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: possible public camping ban, crime update, Comprehensive Plan, potential utility tax increase and more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Aug. 21, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at Burien City Hall: a possible ban on public camping, crime […]
Third annual ‘Welcoming Burien’ event will Saturday, Sept. 16
The City of Burien and Discover Burien will mark their third year of bringing neighbors together to celebrate National Welcoming Week – which runs from Sept. 8-17 – with a day […]
All are invited to third annual ‘Welcoming Burien’ event on Saturday, Sept. 16 in Town Square Park
The City of Burien and Discover Burien will mark their third year of bringing neighbors together to celebrate National Welcoming Week – which runs from Sept. 8-17 – with a day […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
City of Burien announces that, after further investigation, it will not move forward with proposed homeless housing solution with REBLX in Renton
City of Burien officials recently told The B-Town Blog that – despite announcing a deal at its July 24 City Council meeting – after subsequent investigation they have ruled out […]
Homeless housing found, opioid presentation delayed & more from Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, July 24, 2023: Homeless Housing Found According to Deputy Mayor Kevin Schilling and City Manager Adolfo Bailon, […]
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 […]
Six Burien City Council candidates debate at Latino Civic Alliance forum
On Tuesday night, July 18, 2023 the Latino Civic Alliance (LCA) held a forum for candidates running for the 2023 Burien City Council election. Nina Martinez, director of the LCA, […]
At another packed meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to draft no-camping ordinance
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting, held Monday night, July 17, 2023: Public Comments The house was packed again with community members coming to express concerns […]
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 […]
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 […]
Emotion-packed special Burien City Council meeting results in removal of Charles Schaefer as Planning Commission Chair
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Thursday night, June 15, 2023: This special meeting – which lasted over three hours – had just two […]
King County’s letter to City of Burien offers $1 million and 35 pallet shelters for homelessness crisis
If you’ve been following the recent, contentious growing issue surrounding homelessness in Burien, by now you’ve heard of an offer of $1 million, pallet shelters and other incentives from King […]
Homelessness services, graffiti issues, development fees & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, June 12, 2023: Juneteenth Honored The meeting began with a proclamation in recognition of Juneteenth. On June […]
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 […]