Unhoused people file lawsuit against City of Burien's camping ban ordinance

A month after it started enforcing its public camping ban, the city of Burien is now facing a lawsuit. It was filed in King County Superior Court on Wednesday by the Northwest Justice Project on behalf of three unhoused Burien residents and the Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness.

Hard enforcement of Burien camping ban
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The city of Burien is beginning to enforce a public camping ban starting Friday.

Burien passes plan to open homeless shelter
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In a 4 to 3 vote, the city will move forward with a proposal to accept $1 million from King County.? The money would help fund a tiny pallet village for up to one year.??One of the conditions for the funding was to have a set location.

Burien church encampment could lead to lawsuit
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The City of Burien has ordered a Burien church hosting a homeless encampment to comply with city municipal code or face potential legal action.

Burien church encampment could lead to lawsuit
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The City of Burien has ordered a Burien church hosting a homeless encampment to comply with city municipal code or face potential legal action.

Protestors camp outside Burien City Hall, opposing new camping ordinance

Tents are back outside Burien City Hall, as demonstrators protest in opposition of the city's Unlawful Public Camping law. A half-dozen of those protesters said they plan to sleep outdoors in protest.

Burien camping ban goes into effect
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A temporary sanctioned encampment for the unhoused is opening up to help relieve Burien of the ongoing problem. City Councils' encampment ban goes into effect Nov. 1, and those caught camping will be fined unless shelter space is not available.

New homeless encampment set to open next week in Burien
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Burien City Councils' encampment ban goes into effect Nov. 1, and those caught camping will be fined unless shelter space is not available.

11 Rite Aid, Bartell Drugs stores set to close in Washington state
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Rite Aid plans to close more than 150 stores nationwide after filing for bankruptcy. Nearly a dozen of those stores are in Washington state.

Tukwila crash: 3 people dead, 1 seriously injured

Three people are dead and one seriously hurt after a car crash late Sunday night in Tukwila.

City of Burien approves public camping ban

The Burien City Council voted on Monday to approve a public camping ban after months of heavy debate and postponing votes. 

City of Burien passes camping ban
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In a 4 to 3 vote council members voted late Monday night for the ban. It would make public camping a misdemeanor if the person is offered shelter and they decline it.

City of Burien approves public camping ban
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The Burien City Council voted late Monday night for a no camping ban. It would make public camping a misdemeanor if the person is offered shelter and they decline it.