Burien Public Safety News - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Southbound SR 509 lane will close Tuesday, April 7, in Burien for daytime guardrail repair

by B-Town Blog StaffApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026

One right lane of southbound SR 509 will close from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Tuesday, April 7 near South 146th Street (milepost 26) in Burien, according to the […]

Police search for suspect Thursday night after hatchet used in SeaTac domestic violence call

by B-Town Blog StaffApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

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Burien Police recover stolen vehicle, arrest felon with firearm and narcotics Wednesday morning

by B-Town Blog StaffApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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Burien traffic stop leads to arrests, identity theft charge and stolen gun recovery

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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SCAM ALERT: Police warn of DMV text scam circulating in South King County

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Voices from ‘No Kings’ III rally held in Des Moines Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 28, 2026March 29, 2026

Donors needed for Blood Drive at Burien City Hall on Thursday, April 9

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026

King County signals support for psychedelic research and policy shift

by Sarah BrusigMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Driver arrested for DUI in Burien after swerving into oncoming traffic

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Burien City Council revisits minimum wage, addresses online bullying, food safety and more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

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Two drivers arrested after racing at 85 mph on 1st Ave South in Burien

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Driver killed after vehicle plunges into Duwamish River in Saturday night crash

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 22, 2026March 22, 2026

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Interurban Ave South reopens in Tukwila after landslide closure

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 22, 2026March 22, 2026

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SCAM ALERT: King County warns of fraudulent court hearing notices sent by text and email

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Measles exposure reported at Sea-Tac Airport; health officials urge vaccination check

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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Burien residents invited to join regional Community Emergency Response Team training starting April 15

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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Tukwila man arrested in Renton on suspicion of crimes involving a minor

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Traffic stop in Burien leads to arrest of suspect with felony warrant, police say

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Sunday’s fatal hit-and-run crash on I-5 in SeaTac

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Public Health investigates gastrointestinal illness linked to SeaTac restaurant, finds no ongoing risk

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026

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Burien Police arrest suspect after pellet gun shooting at Dottie Harper Park Sunday

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 16, 2026March 17, 2026

Man who died in Gregory Heights motorhome fire Mar. 9 identified by King County Medical Examiner’s Office

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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Seattle City Light outage in Burien knocked out power to nearly 4,000 Friday

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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Burien Police arrest suspect accused of making threats with knife

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Man found dead after motorhome fire in Burien’s Gregory Heights neighborhood Monday morning

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026