Here’s our recap of the 5+-hour long Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Mar. 18, 2024: Update On Anti-Camping Ordinance City Manager Adolfo Bailon said that despite many […]
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Police Chief Boe’s testimony exposes deepening divide with City Manager Bailon over expanded camping ban
In a recent development, Burien Police Chief Ted Boe has raised significant concerns regarding the city’s new anti-camping ordinance, as well as his strained relationship with City Manager Adolfo Bailon, […]
TJ’s Street Tacos owner Pablo Vazquez uses social media to share Tijuana flavors with community
By Lluvia ChavezUW News Lab TJ’s Street Tacos owner Pablo Vazquez went viral on TikTok and has been using his new social media platform to take his followers along his […]
Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to drive-by shooting on I-5
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses to a drive-by shooting they say took place on southbound I-5 near I-405 on Monday night, Feb. 19, 2024. Just before 11 […]
Amended Zoning Code approved by Burien Planning Commission at Wednesday’s meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024: Many members of the public showed up to comment during the public hearing on proposed […]
Port of Seattle Commissioners approve creation of Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program, honor Black History Month
By McKenna SweetUW News Lab On Feb. 27, 2024, the Port of Seattle held a regular Commissioner meeting both remotely via Microsoft Teams and in-person at Sea-Tac International Airport. The […]
Affordable housing, minimum wage & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Feb. 26, 2024: City Manager’s Report According to City Manager Adolfo Bailon, Amazon is giving $6 million […]
LETTER: ‘I am disturbed that our Mayor testified against the statewide rent stabilization bill, HB 2114’; Mayor Schilling responds
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff. […]
UPDATE: Suspect wanted in connection with Sunday vehicular homicide in Burien has been arrested
UPDATE: A suspect wanted in connection with a horrific collision in Burien that killed a man and sent a small child to Harborview on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 has been […]
Police seek suspect after stolen vehicle crashes in Burien, killing 1 & injuring child
A man was killed and a child was sent to Harborview on Sunday morning, Feb. 25, 2024, when the Jeep they were in was seriously hit by a man in […]
UPDATE: Driver critically injured in I-5 shooting near Tukwila Monday night
A driver was critically injured in a shooting on southbound I-5 near the the I-405 interchange in Tukwila on Monday night, Feb. 19, 2024. According to Washington State Patrol Trooper […]
Port of Seattle Commissioners discuss Tribal relations, economic development; hear from union members on equitable pay
On Feb. 13, 2024 the Port of Seattle Commissioners held their monthly general meeting at Pier 69. This meeting was simultaneously streamed online for accessibility, and speakers were given the […]
REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘Trouble in Mind’ will delight, move, and stir you as only the best Art can
Trouble in Mind is set during rehearsals for a major Broadway production called Chaos in Belleville, an anti-lynching play. The story follows seasoned Black actress Wiletta Mayer (Michelle Blackmon) who […]
Burien Police Chief Ted Boe’s Public Safety presentation sparks discussion at Monday night’s Burien City Council Meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Monday night, Feb. 12, 2024: Council voted last week to hold a special meeting focused on safety issues […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sunnydale Village organizers offer meeting and collaboration with Burien City Council to establish new sanctioned encampment
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] […]
Stride Bus, ARPA funds, affordable housing, SR 509 & more discussed at Burien City Council Monday night
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Feb. 5, 2024: Proclamations The Lunar New Year is celebrated on the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice, […]
Prosecutors charge Dedrick D. Mitchell with Kidnapping, Rape in October incident in Normandy Park
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this week charged Dedrick D. Mitchell, 29, with the following in a horrific sexual assault incident that happened in Normandy Park on Oct. 23, […]
Troopers seeking witnesses to wrong-way collision on SR 167
At approximately 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting a collision on northbound SR 167 near 180th Street in Tukwila […]
Art Corner: More than a reception for Muckleshoot Indian Tribe at Auburn’s Postmark Center for the Arts
From our sister site The Auburn Examiner: On Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, 2024 at the Postmark Center for the Arts in Auburn there was a reception for artists from the […]
Resident of Sunnydale Village charged with murder in death of man found under SR 509 overpass
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is charging Nathanial Scott, 32, with Murder In The Second Degree for the homicide of Robert Thomas, 36, whose body was found under the […]
King County announces $26 million in affordable housing investments, including in Burien
King County Executive Dow Constantine on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 announced $26 million in funding to local organizations around King County – including in Burien – creating housing opportunities for […]
SeaTac man who was shot and killed in Edmonds identified as Abdikarir Gedi Sharif
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: The 31-year-old SeaTac man who was shot and killed in Edmonds on Jan. 3, 2024 has been identified by the King County Medical […]
17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be Saturday, Jan. 13
The 17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. “On behalf of more than 160,000 people of […]
17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be Saturday, Jan. 13
The 17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. “On behalf of more than 160,000 people of […]
Leader of cartel-connected drug trafficking organization sentenced to 11 years in prison
A citizen of Mexico – who lived in Tukwila and was twice federally convicted of drug trafficking in Washington State – was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in […]