Deputy Martin ‘Marty’ Duran passes away after motorcycle accident; served area

King County Sheriff’s Deputy Martin “Marty” Duran – who worked out of the Burien precinct – passed away at Tacoma General Hospital late Wednesday evening (May 22) from injuries sustained... [Read more]

OBITUARY: Memorial for Richard ‘Rich’ Robles will be Monday, May 13

Richard Robles – “Rich” – born in San Diego September 14, 1967, passed away unexpectedly of heart failure May 3, 2013. He graduated from Newport High School and attended the University of Washington.... [Read more]

Memorial for Ryan Lien-Shepard will be Saturday, April 6 at White Center Eagles

A memorial is planned on Saturday, April 6 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the White Center Eagles (10452 15th Ave SW) for Ryan Lien-Shepard (pictured above), who passed away at the young age of 35 on Monday,... [Read more]

UPDATE: Early Morning Shooting in Boulevard Park Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Critical

UPDATE WED. 3/20/13 4:19 p.m.: Sgt. Cindi West sent us the following update on the early morning homicide that happened in nearby Boulevard Park Wednesday morning: “At this time we have not been... [Read more]

Family Releases Information About Murdered Grandparents, Suspect

On Wednesday afternoon, the King County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement from the family of Bob and Norma Taylor – the couple that was murdered in Renton last weekend (read our... [Read more]

UPDATE: Murder Suspect Boysen Spent Night After Killing in Tukwila Hotel

King County Sheriff’s detectives announced Wednesday (March 13) that murder suspect Michael (Chadd) Boysen spent Saturday night in a Tukwila hotel room after killing his grandparents in the Fairwood... [Read more]

Memorial for Ann Cotter of Burien/ Normandy Park will be Wednesday

Ann Cotter of Burien/Normandy Park passed away on February 12, 2013. According to the Highline Public Schools website: Certificated substitute Ann Cotter passed away suddenly on February 19. Ann was hired... [Read more]

Hi-Line Tin Shop Owner Ernie Eder Passes Away; Tin Room Memorial Jan. 26

Ernie Eder, former owner of Olde Burien’s historic Hi-Line Tin Shop – now the Tin Room Bar & Theater – passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5. Ernie, who retired several years ago, apparently passed peacefully of natural causes in his mid-80s…

B-TOWN BIZ: Burien Honda Founder Jack Enderson Passes, Dealership Sold

Jack R. Enderson, 86, owner and founder of Burien Honda, the Northwest’s first Honda dealership, passed away recently, and the dealership has been sold, according to a notice posted by Performance Brokerage Services…

Son Charged in Stabbing Death of White Center Blog Writer, Bail Set at $2 Million

A charge of ‘Murder in the First Degree’ was filed Friday afternoon (Nov. 16) against Brodie Lamb, 42, accused in the stabbing death of his 69-year old mother, Margaret Ryan, on Tuesday in... [Read more]

Charges Increased Against Burien Man Accused of Stabbing Ex to Death Oct. 20

Charges were increased Thursday morning (Nov. 15) from ‘Murder Second Degree’ to ‘Murder First Degree’ for Scottye Miller, the Burien man who is accused in the fatal stabbing of... [Read more]

Violent White Center Murder Takes One of Our Own

by Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher www.southkingmedia.com It is with a very heavy, stunned heart that we report the tragic, shocking and sad passing of one of our own – Margaret Ryan, 69, a Writer/Sales... [Read more]

Burien Man Charged With Murdering Ex-Girlfriend in Auburn Tuesday

A charge of ‘Murder in the Second Degree’ was charged Thursday afternoon against Scottye Leon Miller, of Burien, accused in the stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend Tuesday (Oct. 30) in Auburn. Miller,... [Read more]

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos Nov. 1 & 2 at White Center Community Cultural Center

A celebration of Dia de los Muertos (aka “Day of the Dead”) will take place from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Nov. 1 and 2 at the White Center Community Cultural Center, located at 9412 18th Ave SW. “We’ll... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Seeking Public’s Help Finding Suspect in Fatal Hit and Run

Our sister site The Waterland Blog is reporting that Des Moines Police are seeking the public’s help in finding the suspect responsible for a hit and run fatality. On Thursday, Oct. 4 at 9 p.m.,... [Read more]

Grace Church Holding ‘GriefShare’ Recovery Support Group Through Dec. 1

Burien’s Grace Church will host a 13-week GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost a loved one by death.  The classes meet on Sat. morning 10 a.m. – Noon at their campus at 10323... [Read more]

Alleged Burien Cab Driver Shooter Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ Monday Afternoon

The King County Prosecutor’s Office is reporting that Burien homicide suspect Jaspal Gill was arraigned Monday afternoon (Sept. 17), and pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ to charges of Murder Second... [Read more]

Man Shot and Killed at Motel 6 in SeaTac Friday Morning

A man was shot and killed Friday morning (Sept. 7) at a Motel 6 in the 20600 block of Military Road in SeaTac (map below), according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses told police that... [Read more]

Shooter of Cab Driver in Burien Charged with ‘Murder in the Second Degree’

A charge of ‘Murder in the Second Degree’ was filed Friday (Aug. 31) against Jaspal Gill, who is accused in the shooting death of an unarmed man in Burien on Tuesday (Aug. 28). Gill argued... [Read more]

Bail Set at $3 Million for Burien Cab Driver Shooting Suspect

Bail was set at $3 million for the 47-year old man who is suspected in Tuesday’s shooting death of a cab driver in the 14000 block of 8th Ave South in Burien. As we previously reported, police say... [Read more]

MEMORIAL: In Memory of Irma Bunch, a Neighborhood Icon for Burien

by Shawn Underwood Irma Bunch was kind of like the “welcome lady” for those of us who lived near Three Tree Point and Gregory Heights. When we had our first child, we asked a neighbor friend if she... [Read more]

Normandy Park Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Bicycle Hit and Run Death

The King County Prosecutor’s Office is reporting that Erlin Garcia-Reyes, 28, was sentenced Friday afternoon (Aug. 10) to 41 months in prison for the hit and run death of cyclist Michael Wang on... [Read more]

A TRIBUTE: Rest In Peace, Julius Pierpont (J.P.) Patches

The 2nd funniest man in my life. by Scott Schaefer It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. Sadly, one of my heroes – J.P. Patches (aka Chris Wedes) – passed away Sunday morning (July 22)... [Read more]

28-Year Old Normandy Park Man Arrested for Fatal Seattle Hit & Run

Erlin Garcia Reyes, 28, of Normandy Park, was arrested Wednesday (June 6) for the fatal July 28 hit and run that killed Michael Wang in Seattle. Seattle Police say that on July 28 at approximately 3:44... [Read more]