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Donation of surplus property, update on unlawful camping ordinance & 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. 2, 2023: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation According to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and […]
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 passes, new Planning Commissioners named & 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, Sept. 25, 2023: Proclamation: National Literacy Month This proclamation recognizes the importance of literacy. One-in-three 3rd […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: appointment of 7 candidates for Planning Commission & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 25, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: appointment of seven candidates for the Planning Commission, proclamations and more. The meeting is set to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
City of Burien releases updated statement regarding ‘false information’ on alleged rejection of $1 million offer from King County to establish temporary housing site
On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, the City of Burien released a statement regarding what it says is false information circulating about an alleged rejection of a $1 million offer from […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Questioning Burien’s 2023 City Council Candidates Part 1: Why are you running for city council? Position #2 Candidates respond
The B-Town Blog asked candidates running for Burien City Council Position No. 2 ten questions covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the council, what they think […]
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 […]
Burien UFO Festival, homelessness & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, June 5, 2023: June is Pollinators Month Council read a proclamation that aims to encourage residents to […]
Emotions run high – but no action taken – at Burien City Council’s Special Meeting Tuesday night
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Public Comments Emotions were running high at this special meeting to address concerns around […]
LETTER: Two Burien City Councilmembers share thoughts on City of Burien’s response to King County
[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:] […]