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Burien Police seize nearly $705,000 in drugs, arrest suspected trafficker linked to Mexico based source

Burien Police announced this week the conclusion of a major drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and nearly $180,000 in cash, according to the department. Police said that Burien’s Precinct 4 Special Emphasis Team concluded an investigation into a local area drug trafficker working for a Mexico-based source…

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Love, laughter and sausage: the Stewins’ American Dream, from post war Berlin to Burien

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Lane and ramp closures on SR 509 in Burien and SeaTac will continue Feb. 18-19

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Highline Public Schools students share what Black history means

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Juvenile arrested in Burien early Friday after traffic stop leads to stolen vehicle recovery

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

R.U.R. (‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’) asks ‘Is it time to call tech support?’ at Burien Actors Theatre from Feb. 13 through March 8

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

King County Executive strengthens protections and support for immigrant and refugee communities

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

SCAM ALERT: Police warn about fraudsters impersonating deputies by phone and text

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

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Ribbon cutting set for Friday, Feb. 20 as Burien License Agency reopens Monday, Feb. 23

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Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

City of Burien launches North of NERA rezone effort to expand local jobs

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Free Community Dinner set for Friday, Feb. 27 at Glen Acres Church of Christ in Burien

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

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New discount store SaveON! opens in Burien, bringing big savings on everyday finds

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SAVE THE DATE: Highline Community Symphonic Band to present free concert on Sunday, Mar. 22

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Three report gastrointestinal illness after dining at Burien taqueria, Public Health says

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

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Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

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Burien City Council unanimously backs immigrant protections, advances Gateway sign redesign & more at Monday meeting

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum to host Valentine’s Day event in Burien this Saturday

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

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Crime

First Burien stabbing Saturday night sends man to Harborview

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Suspect follows victim off bus, stabs him at Burien Transit Center Saturday night

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Burien Police arrest man on felony escape warrant after trespass call Thursday morning

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Burien-based Special Emphasis Team, SWAT serve drug warrant on Vashon Island, two arrested

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Driver escapes injury after missing SR 599 ramp and almost splashing into Duwamish River

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

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Politics

Burien City Council to review Gateway Monument sign refresh funded by ARPA and state grant

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Head’s up, south King County: Lane and ramp closures on SR 509 continue Feb. 9-12

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Burien City Council to consider immigrant support resolution, fiber franchises and more at Monday, Feb. 9 meeting

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

City of Burien launches ‘Fix It Burien’ app to report potholes, graffiti and other issues

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Burien City Council explores $2.5 million sales tax option for public safety at Monday’s Study Session

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

PHOTOS: Students at Highline High School take to streets in Burien to protest ICE

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Making sense of Highline Public Schools district boundaries

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘We can’t continue to ignore our most vulnerable neighbors just because we don’t see them as often’

October 30, 2025October 29, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC is not a positive addition to Burien’

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why You SHOULD Vote YES on Burien’s Public Safety Levy’

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC Bloomside is a welcome part of our community’

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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