By Mellow DeTray At Monday night’s (Oct. 3, 2022) Burien City Council regular meeting, lawmakers presented proclamations, heard a crime report from outgoing Police Chief Ted Boe, passed a Tree […]
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Crime update, budget, affordable housing & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Oct. 3, 2022) Burien City Council regular meeting: budget, strategic plan, a crime status report presentation, Affordable Housing Demonstration Program, arts & culture grants […]
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King County Council approves proposal to expand hate crime reporting system
The King County Council on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 unanimously approved legislation that will create a new community-based Stop Hate Hotline and online portal, expanding reporting access to victims of […]
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King County Council approves proposal to expand hate crime reporting system
The King County Council on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 unanimously approved legislation that will create a new community-based Stop Hate Hotline and online portal, expanding reporting access to victims of […]
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South King County Mayors ‘frustrated with rise in crime and violence,’ sign joint letter
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been revised to reflect that the number of cities signing this letter is up to 11 from eight. The mayors of 11 South King County […]
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REMINDER: Burien District Roundtable online meeting on crime is Wednesday night
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly online Burien […]
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Burien District Roundtable on Crime Mitigation Strategies will be Wed., July 20
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Burien District Roundtable […]
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REMINDER: Learn about local crime & safety at Burien District Roundtable Wed. night
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: All are invited to the Seattle Southside Chamber […]
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Learn about local crime & safety at Chamber’s Burien District Roundtable Wed., April 20
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. All are invited to the Seattle Southside Chamber of […]
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Statistically Speaking: Hate Crimes in King County
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) provided The B-Town Blog with data involving a hate crime case they filed on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 against Seattle resident Phillip E. […]
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REMINDER: Learn about local crime & emergency updates at Burien District Roundtable Wed. night
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: Learn about local crime and fire/emergency issues at […]
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Learn about crime, police & emergency issues at online Burien District Roundtable Jan. 19
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Learn about local crime, police and emergency issues at […]
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VIDEO: Public safety, crime & fire prevention discussed at Burien District Roundtable event
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Story & Video by Scott Schaefer On Wednesday night, […]
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Burien City Council candidates debate public safety, crime in virtual forum
All eight candidates for Burien City Council participated in one-on-one debates Tuesday night (Oct. 12, 2021) in a virtual forum that focused on public safety and crime. The debates, which […]
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New fire evidence suggests hate crime, Lumber Yard owner says
From our sister site The White Center Blog: By Nicholas Johnson An early morning fire that ravaged several downtown White Center businesses July 5 has been reclassified as arson, and […]
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Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs says 2020 crime rates increased statewide
By Jack Mayne Washington law enforcement agencies have reported an increase in statewide crime rates, with as much as 131 percent in virtually every area of criminal offenses during 2020. […]
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Fight crime locally at Burien’s National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3
National Night Out – a local gathering that strengthens neighbor-to-neighbor connections and police-community partnerships – will be held this year in Burien on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Held on the […]
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DESC delayed to May 17, crime, police, food trucks & more all discussed by Burien City Council
By Jack Mayne At its council meeting Monday night (April 19), City Manager Brian Wilson presented steps to address concerns of Burien businesses on city crime and safety, the proposed […]
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Burien Police warn thieves: ‘It’s always wise not to leave your phone behind after you’ve committed a crime’
Burien Police / King County Sheriff’s Office are warning thieves that “It’s always wise not to leave your phone behind after you’ve committed a crime…”: On April 2, 2021 at […]
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LETTER: Longtime Burien resident agrees that crime is increasing
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] After […]
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LETTER: 81 local business owners share concerns about crime in Burien
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by verified resident(s). It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Over the […]
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Hate Crimes Task Force proposed for King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg are putting forward a proposal to add resources for a specific hate crime response unit with four deputy […]
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office files anti-Asian hate crime charges against SeaTac man
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: On Friday, Mar. 26, 2021, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed a hate crime charge against Christopher Allen Hamner of SeaTac for […]
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Virus update, crime stats and possible taskforce on police and minorities discussed at Burien City Council
By Jack Mayne Fire District 2 Chief Mike Marrs said the number of COVID-19 cases “has steadily been on the rise. Just today, in the last 24 hours, we’ve had […]
