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today in places like Burien, Washington, where the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) operates under this same outdated Housing First model.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
[Op-Ed submitted by Joy Gjersvold, Program Director at Conservative Ladies of America]
The App Store Accountability Act Undermines Parental Rights and Digital Privacy
David Hall’s op-ed in The Highline Journal offers a heartfelt defense of the App Store Accountability Act, rooted in his personal experience and his work with
By Spencer Pauley | The Center Square
[Editor’s Note: some stories we repost as being relevant to our area, and in light of our coverage of DESC, this may have impact.]
Oct 27th, 2025
(The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority plans to implement a 22% decrease in
By Spencer Pauley | The Center Square
[Editor’s Note: some stories we repost as being relevant to our area, and in light of our coverage of DESC, this may have impact.]
Oct 27th, 2025
(The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority plans to implement a 22% decrease in
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today in places like Burien, Washington, where the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) operates under this same outdated Housing First model.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
[Op-Ed submitted by Joy Gjersvold, Program Director at Conservative Ladies of America]
The App Store Accountability Act Undermines Parental Rights and Digital Privacy
David Hall’s op-ed in The Highline Journal offers a heartfelt defense of the App Store Accountability Act, rooted in his personal experience and his work with
The Des Moines City Council Meeting is on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
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SEATAC — Drivers in south King County should expect overnight lane and ramp closures on Interstate 5 and State Route 509 from Monday, Oct. 20
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
[Stories reposted from the City of Burien: Environment Newsletter]
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Editorial published with permissions by John White -long-time Burien resident
Chapter 2: DESC: The Stagnant Holding Cell
The DESC model always begins with lofty words. Housing first. Compassion. Stability. On the surface, it appears to be a humane and logical approach: get people off the streets, give them a room,
