PHOTOS: Burien homeless camp at center of controversy
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Burien homeless camp causing controversy Months-long frustrations over a homeless camp in Burien have intensified. (KIRO 7 News)
Burien homeless camp causing controversy King County's general counsel sent a blunt warning to the city and the city fired back. (KIRO 7 News)
Burien homeless camp causing controversy The controversy started when Burien leased the plot of land to a nonprofit to make it a city-sanctioned dog park. (KIRO 7 News)
Burien homeless camp causing controversy The city wants the area swept. But the county said its deputies can't — and won't — help. (KIRO 7 News)
Burien homeless camp causing controversy It says the city's not meeting its legal obligations because it has no identifying housing alternatives for the people staying there. (KIRO 7 News)
Burien homeless camp causing controversy The city of Burien sent KIRO 7 a statement that reads, in part:
"Burien has unsuccessfully sought services... shelter space... and housing — from King County and its designated agent, KCRHA (King County Regional Housing Authority). King County’s letter reflects a belief that Burien alone is responsible for the unhoused now in Burien with no duty, responsibility, or obligation on King County’s part." (KIRO 7 News)
