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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DESC provides responses to questions about its proposed Burien housing project
As many of our Readers may be aware, the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is proposing building a Supportive Housing apartment building in Burien. An 8-story building with around 95 […]
VIDEO: Watch DESC’s second informational meeting on proposed Burien affordable housing project
The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) held its second online informational meeting about its proposed Burien low-income housing project on Tuesday night, Mar. 23, 2021. Around 62 participants tuned into […]
Southside Chamber, Discover Burien seeking feedback on DESC affordable housing project in Burien
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce – along with […]
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 […]
Tukwila Police seeking sunburned sexual assault suspect
Tukwila police are searching for a man suspected of a sexually motivated assault that occurred Sunday, May 12, 2024 at a store on Strander Blvd. Police said that at around […]
JOBS: Blissful Knead seeking to hire Spa Coordinator, *Licensed Massage Therapists (*with $3,000 signing bonus!)
JOBS: Blissful Knead Spa is seeking to hire Spa Coordinators and Licensed Massage Therapists! SPA COORDINATORS Blissful Knead Spa has an immediate opening for Spa Coordinators, with a competitive wage […]
Legislative update, issues with police, affordable housing & more discussed at Monday’s Burien City Council meeting
The Burien City Council meeting on Monday night, May 6, 2024 included a legislative update from Sen. Karen Keiser and a report on policing issues from City Manager Adolfo Bailon. […]
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 […]
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. […]
King County Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s help regarding White Center vehicular homicide
The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help regarding a Vehicular Homicide that happened in White Center on Monday, April 22, 2024. Police said that on Monday night, […]
SeaTac City Council accepts unexpected resignation of City Manager Carl Cole Tuesday night
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: By Alia Sinclair SeaTac Council Chambers were packed with residents supporting now-former City Manager Carl Cole at Tuesday night’s (April 23, 2024) SeaTac […]
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 […]
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 […]