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Have you seen Brian? Silver Alert issued for missing 72-year-old Burien man

Have you seen Brian? Silver Alert issued for missing 72-year-old Burien man

The Washington State Patrol has activated a Silver Alert on behalf of the King County Sheriff’s Office for a missing and at risk Burien man whose disappearance authorities say poses a credible threat to his health and safety. Brian Leverentz, 72, was last seen at his residence off SW 155th Street in Burien on Wednesday,…

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

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

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

Enjoy a free Public Art Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, July 5

Enjoy a free Public Art Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, July 5

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

SeaTac Business Roundtable set for Thursday, July 30 with Port of Seattle, city updates

SeaTac Business Roundtable set for Thursday, July 30 with Port of Seattle, city updates

July 3, 2026July 2, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum to celebrate Frida Kahlo’s 118th birthday with festival on Saturday, July 11

Highline Heritage Museum to celebrate Frida Kahlo’s 118th birthday with festival on Saturday, July 11

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Glen Acres Church opens free monthly play area for elementary school children starting Friday, July 10

Glen Acres Church opens free monthly play area for elementary school children starting Friday, July 10

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Drivers should expect overnight delays on SR 509 Expressway Monday

Drivers should expect overnight delays on SR 509 Expressway Monday

July 2, 2026July 2, 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

Port of Seattle urges South King County residents to help shape airport’s future

Port of Seattle urges South King County residents to help shape airport’s future

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Be part of history at the first-ever Burien Mocktail Crawl on Saturday, July 25

Be part of history at the first-ever Burien Mocktail Crawl on Saturday, July 25

July 1, 2026July 1, 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

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

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

REMINDER: FREE Burien Global Soccer Fan Zone is TODAY in Boulevard Park

REMINDER: FREE Burien Global Soccer Fan Zone is TODAY in Boulevard Park

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Life’s too short for airport coffee; SeaTac’s drink stands offer more

Life’s too short for airport coffee; SeaTac’s drink stands offer more

June 30, 2026June 30, 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

Environmental Science Center’s free ‘Tide Pools for Tots’ returns to Seahurst Park starting Saturday, July 11

Environmental Science Center’s free ‘Tide Pools for Tots’ returns to Seahurst Park starting Saturday, July 11

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Latest BURIEN NEWS

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

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Public hearing set for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan on Thursday, July 9 after community petition

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

DAL Law Firm: when does a Revocable Living Trust end?

June 30, 2026June 29, 2026

Police confiscate unlicensed vehicles after teens seen riding without helmets

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Need a plumber? Burien’s All Sound Plumbing is ready 24/7

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

LATEST COMMENTS:

Charles Nelson on Have you seen this red Jeep? Washington State Patrol needs help solving SR 509 shooting
Why is the Jeep’s license plate blurred? How can anyone know the correct vehicle without a license plate number?
Jeffery Mansfield on Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage
David’s questions need answers. When do we hear from our government? What a bummer. Is there video?
Ff on Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage
It’s just another way for burien to save money. The city is broke!
Louis G on Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage
My money is on the Library squatters who congregate at the fountain and get high, if what was damaged had…
David on Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage
How was the water fountain “damaged”? Was it accidental, or vandalism? If the latter, does the city have cameras being…

Crime

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

Three detained after Monday fight at Burien Transit Center, receive temporary Metro suspensions

Three detained after Monday fight at Burien Transit Center, receive temporary Metro suspensions

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Deputies investigating stabbing following fight at Angle Lake Park in SeaTac Sunday

Deputies investigating stabbing following fight at Angle Lake Park in SeaTac Sunday

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Recognize these two? Police seek public’s help identifying suspects in $4,000 retail theft

Recognize these two? Police seek public’s help identifying suspects in $4,000 retail theft

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Washington State Patrol releases video, photos of van sought in deadly SR 509 hit and run

Washington State Patrol releases video, photos of van sought in deadly SR 509 hit and run

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Police seeking public’s help identifying suspect in assault during Burien protest

Police seeking public’s help identifying suspect in assault during Burien protest

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

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Politics

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

CALL FOR ARTISTS: 2027 Burien Gallery Program seeking Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS: 2027 Burien Gallery Program seeking Artists

June 27, 2026June 29, 2026

Burien City Council to hear NERA rezone proposal, data center moratorium, transportation fee update & more on Monday, June 29

Burien City Council to hear NERA rezone proposal, data center moratorium, transportation fee update & more on Monday, June 29

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

BAT Theatre to read Declaration of Independence at Des Moines 4th of July celebration

BAT Theatre to read Declaration of Independence at Des Moines 4th of July celebration

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

City of Burien reminds residents that all 4th of July fireworks are illegal, fines reach $5,000

City of Burien reminds residents that all 4th of July fireworks are illegal, fines reach $5,000

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

State seeks public input on proposed toll discount program for SR 509 and SR 167

State seeks public input on proposed toll discount program for SR 509 and SR 167

June 24, 2026June 25, 2026

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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

LETTER: Highline parent questions district transparency over Raisbeck Aviation High leadership change

LETTER: Highline parent questions district transparency over Raisbeck Aviation High leadership change

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

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