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Safety, services, and silence: Burien’s DESC Bloomside dilemma

by Sarah BrusigMay 11, 2026May 12, 2026

Burien’s DESC Bloomside is facing serious accountability and transparency concerns, driven by high police call volumes, unclear or inconsistent wraparound services, and conflicting statements from DESC and regional agencies about […]

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Posted inBurien News

King County Council’s move to dismantle KCRHA raises questions for DESC Bloomside in Burien

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Transform Burien continues weekly hot meals, clothing and food bank services through February

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

UPDATE: As temps drop, Burien Severe Weather Shelter will remain open through Monday morning; volunteers, donations needed

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

UPDATE: Due to continued cold, Burien Severe Weather Shelter to remain open through Thursday night

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien Severe Weather Shelter to open tonight and operate through Monday, Jan. 19

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
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Burien Mutual Aid Drive delivers hundreds of gifts, supplies to local shelters and community pantries

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025
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King County joins national lawsuit challenging Trump administration housing restrictions

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025
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Councilmember Akey calls DESC’s Bloomside ‘federally funded crackhouse’ at Monday’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Posted inBurien News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC Bloomside is a welcome part of our community’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Posted inBurien News

City of Burien responds to community concerns about DESC Bloomside facility

by Sarah BrusigSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025
Posted inBurien News

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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
Posted inBurien News

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
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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

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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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