The Burien Police Department (Burien PD) on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 released its first-quarter (Q1) 2024 crime report, showing a decrease in most crime categories compared to the same period […]
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VIDEO: Police arrest 2 teens after crime spree, chase ends at Southcenter Mall
Two teenagers were arrested on Tuesday afternoon, Mar. 26, 2024 following a crime spree that began in Renton and ended at Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, according to Renton and Tukwila […]
Burien man charged with Vehicular Homicide, other crimes after stolen truck he was driving killed man and injured child
Pedro Garcia, 32, of Burien was charged by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in connection with a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday, Feb. 25, […]
Burien resident says ‘AirTags Solve Crimes,’ shares personal story of his stolen motorcycle being found & suspect being arrested
Burien resident John White recently had a motorcycle stolen from the garage of his Burien Town Square condo, and shares a detailed, first-hand story on how it was recovered and […]
King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives seeking public’s help regarding fatal shooting in SeaTac
King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives are seeking the public’s help regarding a fatal shooting on the morning of Thursday Jan. 11, 2024 in the 16500 Block of International […]
Self-proclaimed ‘Kia Boyz’ arrested, facing charges of crimes in Burien, Tukwila, SeaTac, White Center
Two self-proclaimed 18-year-old “Kia Boyz” are now in custody and will be facing charges of numerous felony crimes following a series of violent robberies and brazen vehicle thefts around the […]
VIDEO: Police Chiefs, officials offer tips on preventing crime at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Public Safety Roundtable
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. On Oct. 19, 2023, the Seattle Southside Chamber of […]
FOLLOWUP: ‘No evidence’ crime occurred when Charles Schaefer recorded conversation with Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon in council chambers Sept. 18
On Sept. 18, 2023, former/deposed Burien Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer recorded a conversation with City Manager Adolfo Bailon without his consent, then posted it on X.com (formerly Twitter). As […]
Crime rate update, tax increase, homeless issues, but no camping ban decided at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting held on Monday night, Aug. 21, 2023: Crime in Washington Annual Report Burien Police Chief Ted Boe discussed crime statistics […]
Burien City Council meeting agenda: possible public camping ban, crime update, Comprehensive Plan, potential utility tax increase and more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Aug. 21, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at Burien City Hall: a possible ban on public camping, crime […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: possible public camping ban, crime update, Comprehensive Plan, potential utility tax increase and more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Aug. 21, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at Burien City Hall: a possible ban on public camping, crime […]
Questioning Burien’s 2023 City Council Candidates Part 7: ‘Do you have any plans to help Burien businesses that are struggling from recent issues, like COVID or increasing crime?’ Position #4 Candidates respond
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve […]
Questioning Burien’s 2023 City Council Candidates Part 7: ‘Do you have any plans to help Burien businesses that are struggling from recent issues, like COVID or increasing crime?’ Position #2 Candidates respond
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve […]
Joint organized crime & money laundering operation started with complaint about Burien massage parlor
On Thursday, May 2, 2023, King County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested two suspects in connection with a two-year-long organized crime and money laundering operation. The investigation began in January, 2021 […]
New ‘Hot Blocks’ crime fighting program unveiled, homelessness update & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, April 17, 2023: Police Chief Ted Boe Presents “Hot Blocks” Program Burien Police Chief Ted Boe […]
Concerned about crime? Public Safety Roundtable will be Wednesday, Feb. 15
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 Public Safety Roundtable Discussion will be […]
Community Connectors, Shape Your City, Crime & Arts discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council’s regular meeting held on Monday night, Feb. 6, 2023: Black History Month The first Proclamation recognized February as Black History Month, and […]
Concerned about crime? Public Safety Roundtable will be Wednesday, Feb. 15
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 Public Safety Roundtable Discussion will be […]
Burien City Council hears about crime, passes new taxes & more Monday night
By Mellow DeTray At Monday night’s (Nov. 21, 2022) Burien City Council meeting, local lawmakers heard public comments about crime, passed new taxes, increased the city’s 2023-24 biennial budget, discussed […]
South King County elected officials call for data-driven solutions to reduce crime
South King County elected leaders – including three from the Burien City Council – this week are calling for “evidence-based action to reduce crime in their cities and the region.” […]
VIDEO: Local officials discuss crime trends, more in Chamber’s Public Safety Roundtable
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. A Public Safety Roundtable on Public Safety in South […]
Burien City Council hears crime report, passes tree ordinance & more at Monday’s meeting
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 […]
Burien City Council hears crime report, passes tree ordinance & more at Monday’s meeting
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 […]
Burien City Council hears crime report, passes tree ordinance & more at Monday’s meeting
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 […]
Burien City Council hears crime report, passes tree ordinance & more at Monday’s meeting
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 […]