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Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon releases statement regarding camping ban decision that City Council passed Monday night

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon released the following statement regarding the camping ban decision that the Burien City Council passed (by putting it on the consent […]

Posted inBurien News

Unlawful camping ordinance put on consent agenda, Recology contract, property tax cap & more discussed at Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTraySeptember 19, 2023September 20, 2023
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Burien Severe Weather Shelter gearing up for winter, and they could use some help

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 16, 2023September 16, 2023
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Privately hired organization ‘The More We Love’ claims success in relocating homeless in Burien; city, councilmembers respond

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayAugust 22, 2023August 22, 2023
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King County Regional Homelessness Authority ‘respectfully opposes’ Burien’s proposed public camping ban, which is on agenda for Monday night’s council meeting

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023
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City Manager, Councilmember have tense exchange over homelessness issues at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023
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Overview of locations & services for homeless, possible ballot initiative on public safety and more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffAugust 3, 2023August 2, 2023
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City of Burien announces that, after further investigation, it will not move forward with proposed homeless housing solution with REBLX in Renton

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 30, 2023July 31, 2023
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Questioning Burien’s 2023 City Council Candidates Part 5: ‘How would you measure and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of Burien’s homelessness policies and programs?’ Position #2 Candidates respond 

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023
Posted inBurien News

At another packed meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to draft no-camping ordinance

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023
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Here are the 4 sites the Burien City Council will consider for a homeless encampment – which one should they pick? Take our poll

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 15, 2023July 18, 2023
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Possible sites for homeless encampment, discussion of ordinances on camping on public property & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 14, 2023July 15, 2023
Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTER: Charles Schaefer responds to Burien City Councilmember Stephanie Mora’s comments on him

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 6, 2023July 6, 2023
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Tent catches fire at Burien homeless encampment Friday morning

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023
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Burien UFO Festival, homelessness & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJune 6, 2023June 7, 2023
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VIDEO: Watch our time-lapse chronicle of Thursday’s sweep of Burien homeless encampment

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023
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Emotions run high – but no action taken – at Burien City Council’s Special Meeting Tuesday night

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTER: Former Burien Mayor writes: ‘Thank you for such a beautifully written, heartfelt response to the letter writer’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader responds to ‘Am I A Hypocrite’ poem

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023
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LETTER: Two Burien City Councilmembers share thoughts on City of Burien’s response to King County

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 28, 2023May 28, 2023
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Signs warning of removal of encampment with May 31 deadline have been posted at Burien homeless site

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023
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King County expresses ‘substantial concerns’ about City of Burien’s intention to sweep campers off city-owned lot; won’t allow police to help

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 22, 2023May 23, 2023
Posted inPolitics

Homeless encampment update, lease of city property to Burien CARES and more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023
Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTER: ‘This letter is in response to the previous group who put their opinions out there instead of their actions or money’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dentist located next to encampment shares his thoughts on homeless

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

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