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LETTER: ‘I feel compelled to correct the record as the Mayor is perpetuating misinformation’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 21, 2023September 20, 2023

[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.] […]

Posted inBurien News

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
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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Crime rate update, tax increase, homeless issues, but no camping ban decided at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayAugust 22, 2023August 22, 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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On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: possible public camping ban, crime update, Comprehensive Plan, potential utility tax increase and more

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffAugust 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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King County Regional Homelessness Authority sends ‘clarification’ letter to City of Burien regarding recent council claims

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferAugust 1, 2023August 1, 2023
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City of Burien releases updated statement regarding ‘false information’ on alleged rejection of $1 million offer from King County to establish temporary housing site

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffAugust 1, 2023August 1, 2023
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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

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 31, 2023July 31, 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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Homeless housing found, opioid presentation delayed & more from Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJuly 25, 2023July 25, 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

Questioning Burien’s 2023 City Council Candidates Part 4: ‘What are the best practices and models that Burien can learn from or adopt to address homelessness?’ Position #2 Candidates respond

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJuly 20, 2023July 20, 2023
Posted inBurien News

Questioning Burien’s 2023 City Council Candidates Part 3: ‘What are your thoughts on conducting sweeps of homeless encampments?’ Position #4 Candidates respond  

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJuly 19, 2023July 20, 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
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In letter to Burien City Council, Burien Toyota owners protest city’s plan to relocate homeless encampment in lot they lease

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inBurien News

Tent catches fire at Burien homeless encampment Friday morning

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023
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King County’s letter to City of Burien offers $1 million and 35 pallet shelters for homelessness crisis

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 15, 2023June 15, 2023
Posted inPolitics

Homelessness services, graffiti issues, development fees & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJune 13, 2023June 13, 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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