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City of Burien responds to community concerns about DESC Bloomside facility

by Sarah BrusigSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Safety concerns are on the rise in Burien as residents speak out about the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) over its Bloomside supportive housing facility. Founded in 1979, DESC is […]

Posted inBurien News

Mary’s Place temporarily closes Burien shelter for major redevelopment project

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
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Judge rules for City of Burien in encampment lawsuit: ‘The State Constitution cannot fix every societal problem’

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council considers permanent ordinance for religious homeless shelters

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025
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VIDEO INTERVIEW: ‘At the end of the day, I’m just a human helping other humans’ – Kristine Moreland shares her story in Highline Heritage Museum interview

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025
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FOLLOWUP: Rep. Mia Gregerson calls Burien City Manager’s statements on HB 1380 ‘misleading claims’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025
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‘Your support saves lives’ – Burien Severe Weather Shelter serves 238 guests over 23 nights, thanks community for support

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025
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Huckleberry Square’s ‘Giving Wall’ feeds Burien’s vulnerable residents, and here’s how YOU can help

Sponsored by Huckleberry Square Restaurant February 17, 2025February 17, 2025
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Burien Severe Weather Shelter will stay open through Friday night, Feb. 14 as freezing weather persists

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025
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Burien City Council approves controversial anti-camping law at Monday night’s meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025
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In letter, ACLU calls Burien’s revised homelessness ordinance ‘legally problematic’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025
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Transform Burien will offer free health services, haircuts, and more in December

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024
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PHOTOS: King County partners with KCRHA to relocate 55 people from Burien encampment Tuesday

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024
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Washington State Department of Commerce unveils new 5-year Homeless Housing Strategic Plan

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024
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Burien City Manager criticizes King County’s handling of encampment closure at District Court property

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferOctober 2, 2024October 3, 2024
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Burien Police remove around 25 people from homeless encampment near Starbucks on Ambaum Blvd. SW near SW 148th Street Thursday

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Decent people of Burien, we need your voices now’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 15, 2024October 23, 2024
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Man arrested after driving car into homeless encampment in Burien Saturday morning

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferSeptember 14, 2024September 14, 2024
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City of Burien targets homelessness with new ‘STEP’ Housing Initiative; holding Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 25

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024
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Open House & Volunteer Appreciation event will be Thursday, Aug. 15 at Burien’s Hospitality House

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024
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AUDIO: Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling addresses community as King County rescinds $1 million homeless encampment funds

Avatar photoby Alia SinclairJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024
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Vigil outside Burien City Hall honors homeless who have died in Burien

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 2, 2024May 3, 2024
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May Day Vigil for homeless will be tonight at Burien City Hall

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024
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Man who died of overdose Saturday at homeless encampment near Burien City Hall identified, remembered

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024
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After closing due to a fire April 18, Transform Burien will re-open this Wednesday, May 1

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

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