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Perspectives   -   Jan 09, 2026 Letter to the Editor: New Burien Councilman Should Recuse Himself in Critical Votes
Letter to the Editor: New Burien Councilman Should Recuse Himself in Critical Votes

A Planning Commission meeting captured a vulgar remark, raising serious concerns about conduct, process, and fairness in public decision-making. The remark was later acknowledged by new Councilmember Rocco DeVito.

Perspectives   -   Jan 09, 2026 From AI to Housing: How A Regional Planning Conference Envisions Highline Area
From AI to Housing: How A Regional Planning Conference Envisions Highline Area

A Regional Conference on Innovation and Planning explores what the future could look like for the broader Highline Region.

Dying in the Homeless Industrial Complex: Housing First in Burien
Perspectives   -   Jan 12, 2026 Dying in the Homeless Industrial Complex: Housing First in Burien

Marketed as compassion, Housing First in Burien's DESC has become a costly experiment leaving addiction entrenched, neighborhoods destabilized, and people unprotected.

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Perspectives   -   Jan 12, 2026 Dying in the Homeless Industrial Complex: Housing First in Burien
Dying in the Homeless Industrial Complex: Housing First in Burien

Marketed as compassion, Housing First in Burien's DESC has become a costly experiment leaving addiction entrenched, neighborhoods destabilized, and people unprotected.

by Guest Writer
Perspectives   -   Jan 09, 2026 Letter to the Editor: New Burien Councilman Should Recuse Himself in Critical Votes
Letter to the Editor: New Burien Councilman Should Recuse Himself in Critical Votes

A Planning Commission meeting captured a vulgar remark, raising serious concerns about conduct, process, and fairness in public decision-making. The remark was later acknowledged by new Councilmember Rocco DeVito.

by Staff Writer
Perspectives   -   Jan 09, 2026 From AI to Housing: How A Regional Planning Conference Envisions Highline Area
From AI to Housing: How A Regional Planning Conference Envisions Highline Area

A Regional Conference on Innovation and Planning explores what the future could look like for the broader Highline Region.

by David Gould
Perspectives   -   Dec 10, 2025 Letter to the Editor: Planning Commission Public Hearing on Dec 10
Letter to the Editor: Planning Commission Public Hearing on Dec 10

Dec 10 at 5:30pm, the Burien Planning Commission will host a Public Hearing as it considers recommendations on repairing errors made in Burien's 2044 Comp Plan and 2025 zoning. Resident urges residents to attend and speak up.

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Community Connections   -   Nov 13, 2025 Highline Area Food Banks Welcome Donations as Thanksgiving Nears
Highline Area Food Banks Welcome Donations as Thanksgiving Nears

This year, more than ever, local food banks welcome donations of food and money.  As we approach Thanksgiving, many families are feeling the impact of reduced aid from government programs for food and other basic needs. One place to donate food is at the intersection of 200th SW and 3rd

by Wendy Butzerin
Elections   -   Nov 05, 2025 First Drop Predicts Winners, Says Statistician
First Drop Predicts Winners, Says Statistician

A statistician explains election results based on the data.

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Letter to the Editor   -   Nov 03, 2025 Letter to the Editor: Who Owns Our Elections—Burien Residents or Outside Groups?
Letter to the Editor: Who Owns Our Elections—Burien Residents or Outside Groups?

Burien Resident points out this election shows a clear pattern -- some Burien candidates are funded by local residents, while others depend almost entirely on outside donors.

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Perspectives   -   Oct 31, 2025 Letter to the Editor: Councilmember Endorses Highline Candidates Committed to Academic Excellence
Letter to the Editor: Councilmember Endorses Highline Candidates Committed to Academic Excellence

[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.] Folks, we’re heading into

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