From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: Just after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, a Major Crimes Unit (MCU) detective – who police say is the second most […]
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Local Cheesemonger casts cheese in starring role with drool-inducing summer co-stars
Courtney Johnson is co-owner of Burien-based Street Cheese LLC, a mobile cheese shop whose unique concept sprouted during the pandemic and is soon to blossom into a full brick and […]
Questioning Burien’s 2023 City Council Candidates Part 1: Why are you running for city council? Position #4 Candidates respond
The B-Town Blog asked candidates running for Burien City Council Position No. 4 ten questions covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the council, what they think […]
OBITUARY: Jeannette May Manola Kinnear passed away June 30, 2023
Jeannette May Manola KinnearAugust 12, 1937 – June 30, 2023 Jeannette was born to Joe and Babe Manola on August 12th, 1937 in Chicago, IL and moved to Three Tree […]
Here’s the schedule for SeaTac’s Family Fourth of July Celebration at Angle Lake Park
Here’s the schedule for the City of SeaTac’s Family Fourth of July Celebration at Angle Lake Park for July 4, 2023: Hours Park Hours on July 4 will be from […]
Charges filed against suspected Roxbury Lanes & Casino shooter
From our sister site The White Center Blog: The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s this week filed charges against Omar A. Upham Jr., 21, accused of shooting three people and killing […]
REMINDER: Mother’s Day Plant Sale is this weekend
REMINDER: A Mother’s Day Plant Sale fundraiser for Weed Warriors will be held this weekend in Burien. This event will be held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. this Friday […]
Tukwila Police investigating shooting of toddler Friday
Tukwila Police Detectives are investigating the shooting of a toddler on Friday morning, April 21, 2023. Police say that at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers responded to a series of 9-1-1 […]
Despite council objection, Burien City Manager decides to install portable toilet at encampment
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon sent out a memo stating that he has decided to install a portable toilet at the current homeless encampment located […]
Plant Sale fundraiser for Weed Warriors will be this weekend in Burien
A Plant Sale fundraiser for Weed Warriors will be held this weekend in Burien. This event will be held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday at a […]
B-Town Wanderer: In Moscow, ‘I was boggled by where I was…’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Burien resident Fred Feiertag’s column for The B-Town Blog will help you start your week every Monday. He will be sharing his observations, travel stories, wanderings and more… There we were, […]
Police stop armed carjacking suspects on Pacific Highway South
On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at about 11:19 a.m., a Kent Police Officer fired his weapon in an effort to stop armed carjacking suspects on Pacific Highway South. Des Moines […]
Suspect arrested in connection with Thursday shooting in SeaTac
On Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at around 2:09 p.m., the King County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received numerous 911 calls from the area of S. 160th Street and 34th Ave […]
WEATHER: Winter Storm Watch issued; snow & freezing rain expected
The National Weather Service on Thursday morning (Dec. 22, 2022) issued a “Winter Storm Watch,” warning residents that – starting at 4 p.m. Thursday and continuing through Friday evening – […]
LETTER: After fatal hit & run, resident shares concerns about Des Moines Memorial Drive
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff:] Dear […]
Interrupted car prowl leaves 1 dead and 1 injured in Tukwila
From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: At approximately 6:39 p.m. on Friday night, Nov. 18, 2022, Tukwila Police officers were dispatched to the report of a shooting in a […]
This Three Tree Point house may look happy, but some think it was haunted
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story was originally published on The B-Town Blog on Halloween, 2009. We’re re-running it again because we think it’s a pretty spooky, local tale. We’re also seeking […]
Juvenile suspected of trying to steal from Costco crashes stolen car in Tukwila
From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: Tukwila Police are reporting that just after Noon on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 officers were dispatched to Costco after receiving a report of […]
‘It’s not about me…’ Our interview with Adolfo Bailon, Burien’s new City Manager
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor Burien’s new City Manager Adolfo Bailon has been on the job for less than a month, and he’s working diligently to learn as much as he […]
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Open Houses: Seattle & Des Moines
SPONSORED: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding three Open Houses this weekend – in Seattle and Des Moines. The first Open House is an impeccably renovated NW […]
Man charged, suspected of shooting 2 on bus in Des Moines Mar. 28
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: On Thursday afternoon, Mar. 31, 2022, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Shawn Antoine Austin, 46, in connection with the Mar. 28 […]
Man found shot dead near Tukwila Light Rail Station, suspect still at large
From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: A man was found dead and another was injured in a shooting near the Sound Transit Light Link Rail Station in Tukwila Thursday […]
2 injured when hit-and-run ends in shooting in Normandy Park Friday night
On Friday night, Nov. 12, 2021 just after 10 p.m., Normandy Park Police were dispatched to a hit-and-run collision that resulted in a shooting in Normandy Park. Police say it […]
This Three Tree Point house may look happy, but some think it was haunted…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story was originally published on The B-Town Blog on Halloween, 2009. We’re re-running it again because we think it’s a pretty spooky, local tale: By Laura […]
SPONSORED: ‘Why I am supporting Sarah Moore for Burien City Council Position 5’
SPONSORED: When I vote for Burien City Council candidates, I look for candidates that are more than one issue candidates. I look for candidates that have been consistently involved in […]