Over the past 10 or more years, there has been a sharp increase in independent and citizen journalism, as people want to share what they see and experience firsthand, and are beginning to reject mainstream narratives.
Much of that can be attributed to the decreasing trust in legacy media for
Editorial published with permissions by John White -long-time Burien resident
Chapter 1- DESC:The Lie
This series about Burien’s Downtown Emergency Center (DESC) was written out of frustration, observation, and hope. Burien, like many cities across America, has been asked to shoulder the burden of solving homelessness through the
Two Events/One Night:
🗳️Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum
ℹ️About this event: Co-sponsors: AAUW, Wesley Gardens for hosting and recording
🕐Date and Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM
📍Location: Wesley Gardens Chapel (815 S 216th St Des Moines, WA)
🗳️Followed by: 33rd
WE REACHED OUT TO THE EIGHT CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR BURIEN CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS. BELOW IS THE QUESTION AND THE CANDIDATE’S NON-EDITED RESPONSES.
Week 1: Question: When it comes to public health and safety in Burien, (especially homelessness, the drug crisis, and untreated mental health issues which remain top concerns
Next City Council Meeting:
City Council Regular Meeting
🕐Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 6:00pm-10:00pm at Des Moines City Hall
🗺️21630 11th Avenue S, Suite A Des Moines, WA 98198Phone: 206-878-4595
📆Next Meeting Agenda Link
💻Want to join the meeting via Zoom, click here
✉️If you wish to make public
A local group of citizens have been fighting for the Historic Masonic home to avoid demolition, and have filed and organized an appeal.
There will be a legal hearing to appeal the SEPA ruling on October 21st and 22nd at 9am. You can attend either in person at Des Moines
Washington State Department of Transportation Notice
Sep. 29, 2025
SEATAC – Lane and ramp closures on Interstate 5, State Route 516 and SR 509 in Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac and Kent continue Monday, Sept. 29 through the morning of Monday, Oct. 6. The lane and ramp closures on I-5 will allow
City of Burien News Release
October 1, 2025
Burien voters will have an opportunity to decide on funding public safety in Burien on their November 2025 general election ballot.
The City of Burien is proposing this levy to address rising public safety costs averaging 5 to 8 percent annually, while
