Burien Shoplifter Jailed in Thurston County

A woman was sentenced to 45 days in jail after she pleaded guilty Monday (Aug. 13) to felony retail theft “with extenuating circumstances” for shoplifting from the Westfield Capital Mall in Olympia... [Read more]

New Census Figures Show Burien’s Current, ‘Unofficial’ Population Is 47,605

Recently-released census figures show that Burien’s current, total population is “unofficially” now at 47,605, up from the previously-announced estimate of ~46,000. As we’ve previously... [Read more]

Burien Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon Picked To Work On Four Different Committees

No, it wasn't high school picture day – this is Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon's official House photo. Leaders in the House have picked Burien’s own Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (who represents the 34th District)... [Read more]

Mr. Fitzgibbon Goes To Olympia, Looks To Brighter Days For The State

by Mark Neuman For most newly elected public officials, the first day on the job usually involves a touch of ceremony and tradition, with the real work beginning the very next day. But for 34th District... [Read more]

BREAKING: Sabra Schneider Withdraws From 34th District Race Due To Injuries

On Monday (April 5), we received a press release stating that 34th District candidate Sabra Schneider was withdrawing from the race for Rep. Sharon Nelson’s seat (Pos. #2) due to a torn ACL and MCL... [Read more]

Rep. Upthegrove Gets Up In Shady Limo Drivers’ Faces

A bill that would level the playing field between taxi cabs and certain types of limousines has passed out of the House Transportation Committee ahead of a crucial cutoff deadline that keeps it alive in... [Read more]

Should School Security Guards Be Allowed to Carry Handcuffs, Pepper Spray and Tasers?

OLYMPIA – A new bill on curtailing the use of handcuffs, pepper spray and Tasers in schools is being considered at an education committee meeting today in Olympia. Currently the Highline School... [Read more]

Normandy Park Representative Wants To Ban Smoking In Cars

OLYMPIA — A Normandy Park lawmaker wants to extend the state’s smoking ban to inside your car — at least when children are there. Two bills in the Legislature would make it a traffic... [Read more]