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Dear Highline Community and Families,
The current race
Editorial published with permission by John L. White, long-time Burien Resident
The philosophy behind what we now call ‘Housing First’ didn’t begin as a government policy or social theory. It began as a desperate and practical experiment in the late twentieth century, rooted in what were once known as
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Marvista Park Pea Patch, 19900 4th Ave SW, Normandy Park
🍁 Event Details
Autumn is in the air, and Normandy Park is celebrating the season in style! Join your neighbors for the fun! This free, family-friendly event is
Boo in Burien - Saturday October 25, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Trick-or-treat at participating businesses around Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St.
Get ready, goblins and ghouls—it’s time for one of Burien’s favorite fall traditions! The Annual Trick-or-Treat
Editorial published with permissions by John L. White, long-time Burien resident
Burien is not the first community to experience what happens when DESC arrives. Seattle has lived with it for decades. And the pattern is always the same:
1. The Promise – Leaders frame DESC as a humane solution. They talk
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Burien City Council
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The Highline Journal reached out to the Des Moines City Council Candidates for a “Question of The Week.” Many citizens are concerned about improving and revitalizing the downtown retail environment. Below are questions generated by Des Moines residents and
Editorial published with permissions by John L. White, long-time Burien resident
WHO WINS? WHO LOSES?
To understand DESC, you have to follow the money. The surface story is about compassion, housing, and second chances. But underneath, it is a business model — one that generates enormous revenue streams for those who
