Editorial published with permission by John L. White, long-time Burien Resident The consequences of that policy drift are visible today in places like Burien, Washington, where the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) operates under this same outdated Housing First model. The Burien DESC stands as a physical representation of what

No policy was decided at the Oct 20, 2025 Burien City Council Meeting. Burien CARES and the transparency of other government-funded organizations dominated public comments and were the topic of a heated council discussion later in the meeting. Councilmember Garcia reported ICE operations and pleaded for the City to not

[NOTE FROM EDITOR: Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Highline Journal or Daniel Media.  If you wish to submit a story, photo, article, or letter, please email us at info@thehighlinejournal.com. We look forward to hearing from you.] Public safety isn’t a

The Highline Community Symphonic Band invites you to an uplifting afternoon of live music at their fall concert, To Life!, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The performance will take place at the Highline High School Theater,(Not the PAC) located at 225 S. 152nd Street

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

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

Burien City Council Regular Meeting Date: Monday, October 20, 2025  - 5:30 p.m. Location: Burien City Hall – 400 SW 152nd Street (1st Floor) Join Virtually: bit.ly/2LAgoW0 View-Only Options: Channel 21 or Livestream  Full Agenda Oct 20, 2025 Meeting Highlights * Burien Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Update – presentation