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Burien Police arrest underage driver for DUI after hit-and-run, rollover crash

Burien Police arrest underage driver for DUI after hit-and-run, rollover crash

An underage driver was arrested Saturday, July 11 in Burien after deputies said a hit-and-run involving parked vehicles was followed minutes later by a nearby rollover crash. Deputies were dispatched around 10 a.m. Saturday to a reported hit-and-run involving parked vehicles, according to the Burien Police Department. Before they cleared that call, deputies received another…

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Olde Burien Block Party will include music, food, games and World Cup watch party this Saturday, July 18

Olde Burien Block Party will include music, food, games and World Cup watch party this Saturday, July 18

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Discover the Night with Normandy Park’s ‘Bat Prowl’ on Friday, July 17

Discover the Night with Normandy Park’s ‘Bat Prowl’ on Friday, July 17

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Can a man-eating plant help Highline Musical Theatre celebrate 60 years? Find out when ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens Saturday, July 18

Can a man-eating plant help Highline Musical Theatre celebrate 60 years? Find out when ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens Saturday, July 18

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Airport master plan Open House set for Tuesday, July 14 at Burien City Hall

Airport master plan Open House set for Tuesday, July 14 at Burien City Hall

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

VIDEO: Local leaders, residents urge stronger mitigation at July 9 Port public hearing on Sea-Tac Airport expansion

VIDEO: Local leaders, residents urge stronger mitigation at July 9 Port public hearing on Sea-Tac Airport expansion

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

WABI Weekday Walkers return to Cedar River Trail this Wednesday, July 15

WABI Weekday Walkers return to Cedar River Trail this Wednesday, July 15

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Motorcyclist injured in five-vehicle crash on I-5 near Southcenter in Tukwila Friday

Motorcyclist injured in five-vehicle crash on I-5 near Southcenter in Tukwila Friday

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

Where to watch the remaining FIFA World Cup matches for free in SeaTac

Where to watch the remaining FIFA World Cup matches for free in SeaTac

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Level Up 2026 conference Friday, Aug. 7 will connect youth with careers, life skills and employers

Level Up 2026 conference Friday, Aug. 7 will connect youth with careers, life skills and employers

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Burien City Council to select 5 finalists from 14 applicants for vacant seat at Monday’s meeting

Burien City Council to select 5 finalists from 14 applicants for vacant seat at Monday’s meeting

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

BAT Theatre bringing ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs’ to South King County parks starting July 24

BAT Theatre bringing ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs’ to South King County parks starting July 24

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

VIDEO: Police recover more than $100,000 in stolen property, arrest repeat felony suspect

VIDEO: Police recover more than $100,000 in stolen property, arrest repeat felony suspect

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Chicken dinner, live music from Mod Men will highlight Burien Eagles Open House this Saturday, July 11

Chicken dinner, live music from Mod Men will highlight Burien Eagles Open House this Saturday, July 11

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum seeks young artists and performers for July 25 Multicultural Youth Festival

Highline Heritage Museum seeks young artists and performers for July 25 Multicultural Youth Festival

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old girl has been found

UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old girl has been found

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Normandy Park’s ‘Music in the Park’ returns Sunday, July 12 with music, Shakespeare and jazz

Normandy Park’s ‘Music in the Park’ returns Sunday, July 12 with music, Shakespeare and jazz

July 8, 2026July 13, 2026

REMINDER: Public hearing for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan is this Thursday, July 9

REMINDER: Public hearing for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan is this Thursday, July 9

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: The importance of native plants

MASTER GARDENERS: The importance of native plants

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

Glen Acres Church of Christ invites Veterans to monthly Bible study and discussion in Burien on Friday, July 10

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Burien’s Kirk Nordenstrom helps secure future of Harbor Island Studios

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio will run July 30–Aug. 3 under the Big Top in Burien

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Burien Police arrest woman on 4th of July on attempted vehicle theft charge after caller’s detailed description

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Are you ready to vote in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4? Here’s who’s on the ballot

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

RickB on VIDEO: Local leaders, residents urge stronger mitigation at July 9 Port public hearing on Sea-Tac Airport expansion
Just want to shout out all the people, electeds and regular folks, who took the time to prepare for and…
ND on Burien City Council to select 5 finalists from 14 applicants for vacant seat at Monday’s meeting
Thinking that Akey represented “ALL” residents because she said so, or because she aligns most with you personally is extremely…
BurienRez69now70 on Burien City Council to select 5 finalists from 14 applicants for vacant seat at Monday’s meeting
Some of these finalists…are you joking me?!
Kathy McNee on Burien City Council to select 5 finalists from 14 applicants for vacant seat at Monday’s meeting
Something that I appreciated about Linda Akey was when she said that she represented ALL Burien residents. I don’t believe…
Whatever on LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents urge local organizations to stop using AI-generated artwork
I am curious if Burien Arts could run a fundraiser to ‘support a real artist’ for the flyers? They may…

Crime

Armed altercation at Burien business leads to concealed weapon arrest Thursday

Armed altercation at Burien business leads to concealed weapon arrest Thursday

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

Home invasion robbery crew member sentenced to 25 years for violent crime spree in South King County

Home invasion robbery crew member sentenced to 25 years for violent crime spree in South King County

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Have you seen this red Jeep? Washington State Patrol needs help solving SR 509 shooting

Have you seen this red Jeep? Washington State Patrol needs help solving SR 509 shooting

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

VIDEO: King County deputies arrest registered sex offender in South King County after alleged assault

VIDEO: King County deputies arrest registered sex offender in South King County after alleged assault

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Police confiscate unlicensed vehicles after teens seen riding without helmets

Police confiscate unlicensed vehicles after teens seen riding without helmets

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Burien-based Special Emphasis Team seizes 11 pounds of narcotics, nearly $52,000 in cash & more in major drug bust

Burien-based Special Emphasis Team seizes 11 pounds of narcotics, nearly $52,000 in cash & more in major drug bust

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

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Politics

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage

Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

King County to shift homeless services contracts under KCRHA restructuring plan

King County to shift homeless services contracts under KCRHA restructuring plan

July 2, 2026July 1, 2026

City of Burien hosting virtual meetings July 1 & 7 on proposed North of NERA zoning changes

City of Burien hosting virtual meetings July 1 & 7 on proposed North of NERA zoning changes

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Burien City Council approves one year moratorium on new data centers, hears concerns over NERA zoning, immigration arrests, school relocation & more

Burien City Council approves one year moratorium on new data centers, hears concerns over NERA zoning, immigration arrests, school relocation & more

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

City of Burien receives $200,000 ARPA grant that will bring 12 new murals to city

City of Burien receives $200,000 ARPA grant that will bring 12 new murals to city

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents urge local organizations to stop using AI-generated artwork

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents urge local organizations to stop using AI-generated artwork

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parent questions Highline Public Schools leadership, transparency; district responds

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parent questions Highline Public Schools leadership, transparency; district responds

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘A more compassionate approach to deportation’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘A more compassionate approach to deportation’

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

LETTER: Highline Public Schools parents say ‘this isn’t budget mitigation; it is a tactical shell game’

LETTER: Highline Public Schools parents say ‘this isn’t budget mitigation; it is a tactical shell game’

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien student says gaming builds friendship, community and resilience

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien student says gaming builds friendship, community and resilience

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

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