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Burien · BurienIf you live in King County, you probably already know there is an ongoing feud between Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling, King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall and King County Executive Dow Constantine. At the center of the issue is the City of Burien’s public camping ban. Background: Homeless camping restrictions increase in Burien with new ordinance The city said the ban is needed to protect the people of Burien and local businesses. Schilling sai…See the Story
Burien camping ban saga continues as mayor speaks on resolution
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Burien · BurienBurien business owners spoke about safety concerns Thursday as the city and the King County Sheriff’s Office are at a standstill over enforcement of a camping ban.See the Story
Burien business owners say safety concerns mount amid camping ban enforcement standstill
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Burien · BurienBurien’s police chief could soon be forced out, as conflict escalates between the city’s leaders and the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) over a controversial camping ban. Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon’s office confirmed to KIRO Newsradio a letter sent to King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall, informing her he planned to seek a replacement for current Burien Police Department Chief Ted Boe. Burien contracts with KCSO for police services …See the Story
Burien police chief faces removal as camping ban fight rages
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Burien · BurienA pair of dueling lawsuits in Washington state have shone a national spotlight on homeless encampments and the rights of local municipalities to restrict or ban them.The case involves leaders of Burien, Washington, a city of more than 50,000 residents located near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. While Burien has a police department, the city spends $16 million, roughly 45% of its annual budget, on contracting with the King County Sheriff's…See the Story
Sheriff in Washington state won't enforce city's ban on homeless encampments, prompting lawsuit: 'We passed a law'
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Burien · BurienA person was found dead at the site of a homeless encampment in Burien on March 29, 2024. While police were investigating, a separate tent caught on fire. One person is being treated for smoke inhalation, and it's unclear if any other injuries were sustained from the fire.See the Story
Person pronounced dead at Burien encampment, another injured in separate tent fire
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Burien · BurienThe city of Burien has filed a lawsuit against King County and the King County Sheriff's Office. The city argues that KCSO violates the Interlocal Agreement between Burien and King County. In early March, the Burien City Council approved an amendment to its existing ordinance.See the Story
Burien sues King County, sheriff's office for not enforcing camping ban
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