TOPICS: Arts Commission, Art in Public Places, Zoning and Code Amendments, Burien's 4th Annual Welcoming Week for immigrants/refugees, Hispanic Heritage Month
Blame for homelessness and crime in Burien is complex. City Council, Chief of Police, and Dow are easy targets, but who ultimately responsible for the sheriff's inaction?
This is Day 22 of a six-week timeline set forth by County Executive Dow Constantine. Dow promised to find housing, shelter for homeless people at KC encampment in Burien.
$80K in Non-Burien Progressive money failed to convince Burien residents to support a redundant initiative. SEATTLE SOCIALISTS are now here to push voters even harder...
City of Burien Selects Tom Calabrese to Lead Burien Police Department. The new Chief has strong ties to Burien with 16 years of his KCSO career in Burien.
Artist Installations, art making, performers, night market, and more! Come experience Burien’s fantastically fanciful annual light festival!
City of Burien: Upcoming Fall Programs and Events Happening at Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - Programs for All Ages
Captain Tom Calabrese will serve as Burien's Interim Chief while the City of Burien works with KCSO to select a new chief of police for the Burien Police Department.
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda answers Burien.News question: "When do you plan to do something about King County's homeless camp in Burien?"
Currently, at the Burien Courthouse parking lot, there are 74 homeless tents. Dow says that REACH plans to find housing, shelter for those people within 4 - 6 weeks.
Small Business Resources: Rotary After-Hours and upcoming networking dates and training resources for small businesses.
On August 19, 2024 at the Burien City Council meeting, political theater ensued as activists made a redundant presentation of legal documents.
Arthur West, referred to as a "public records gadfly" by the Associated Press, is now joined by Burien activists in their latest attempt to disrupt the council.
TOPICS: 20 Year Comp Plan discussion, and FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Admin, Human Services, and Capital Projects
On August 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down an attempt by the Biden/Harris administration that intended to make changes to Title IX.
On April 26, 2024, an Olympia activist filed a complaint against the City of Burien and four council members, alleging a violation of the Open Public Meetings Act.
Constantine denies his involvement in the squalid, crime and drug-infested, sanctioned homeless camp on KC land in Burien.
$70,000 from progressive unions and powerful outside groups jeopardize Burien's local economic control. No wage increase exemption for Small Businesses.
Burien’s New Minimum Wage Law is Threatened with Replacement by Initiative Tied to the City of Tukwila; Driven by Non-Burien Special Interest Groups
Friday Aug 9, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the people and against special interests working to suppress the voice of voters.
TOPICS: 20 Year Comp Plan discussion regarding land use, housing, economic development elements, Multifamily Tax Exemption, and a future resolution.
Former Elected KC Sheriff Dave Reichert explains why allowing the County Executive Dow Constantine to Appoint the Sheriff is a bad idea.
Councilmember Linda Akey says, Burien "is plagued by rampant drug use, overdoses, and crime emanating from this site." Says it's time for an open dialogue.
Burien Council has been trying to responsibly manage Burien’s growing homelessness, drug, and mental health crises; but King County has blocked them at every turn.
Major Comprehensive Plan Update will be presented to Burien City Council at their meeting on July 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up to Comment.
Burien Council discusses Burien Toyota Lease, Affordable Housing at the Transit Center Property, Public Bathrooms and more...
Burien Council TOPICS: KC Transit Development RFP; City Litigation Exec Session; Airport Committee I-2117; Ordinance 834 Effective City Council Meetings; Park & Rec
King County Starts Building Permanent Fencing as it continues to allow homeless individuals to continue camping in Burien's downtown core.
KC Auditor was tasked with reporting on the homeless, drugs, and crime. They found 279 reported indoor overdose deaths in KC permanent supportive housing like DESC.
Washington voters flocked to sign local initiative I-2066; they were determined to protect energy choice and stop the ban on natural gas.
A new Burien minimum wage is already coming, so "Raise the Wage" initiative signature-gatherers have Burien residents confused.
WA Supreme Court rules, "Any county, city, town, township may make and enforce within its limits all such local police, sanitary and other regulations."
Akey: "Open drug use shouldn't be tolerated. The Sheriff should enforce existing laws. It's time to prioritize public safety... getting people the help they deserve."
King County says "Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling does not change our current policy on enforcing the camping ban in Burien."
* Supreme Court ruling Johnson v. Grant’s Pass * Police Chief Boe’s exit from Burien* KCSO Interlocal Agreement (ILA) under review
Deputy Exec tries to shame Burien, but Bailon sets the record straight. KC to redirect funding, adding port-a-potties at the KC District Court homeless camp.
TONIGHT 5:30pm | PUBLIC HEARING on the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, Ambaum, Boulevard Park, and Zoning (Burien Planning Commission)
Senator Mark Mullet, a gubernatorial candidate, met with us in Burien to weigh in on the city's struggles with housing, homelessness, drugs, and crime.
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