Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Thursday night, June 15, 2023: This special meeting – which lasted over three hours – had just two […]
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Homelessness services, graffiti issues, development fees & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, June 12, 2023: Juneteenth Honored The meeting began with a proclamation in recognition of Juneteenth. On June […]
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Thieves smash truck into store, rip ATM out in smash & grab burglary early Monday morning
At 1:25 a.m. early Monday morning, June 12, 2023, three male suspects in a truck smashed into the Shorewood Market, hooked up a cable to an ATM, ripped it out […]
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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 […]
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UPDATE: Victim of Roxbury Lanes shooting dies; police arrest suspect
From our sister site The White Center Blog: The King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit on Friday, June 2, 2023, announced that one victim has died, and it has […]
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Emotions run high – but no action taken – at Burien City Council’s Special Meeting Tuesday night
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Public Comments Emotions were running high at this special meeting to address concerns around […]
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Three juveniles who escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center caught in Burien; police seeking public’s help
On Sunday afternoon, May 29, 2023, three of seven escaped juveniles were caught in Burien and are in custody, the King County Sheriff’s Office announced. Police say they received a […]
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Shooter – who’s still at large – opens fire in Roxbury Lanes & Casino, injuring 3
From our sister site The White Center Blog: A shooting at Roxbury Lanes & Casino near White Center on Saturday night, May 27, 2023 injured three, according to the King […]
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LETTER: Two Burien City Councilmembers share thoughts on City of Burien’s response to King County
[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:] […]
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BAT Theatre shows off what ‘game changer’ proposed new performing/visual arts center in Burien might look like
Burien Actors Theatre (BAT Theatre) on May 17, 2023 held a presentation on their proposed new, $48 million performing and visual arts center in Burien, based on early renderings from […]
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Three suspects arrested for fatal shooting in parking garage at Southcenter in 2022
Tukwila Police are reporting that three suspects have been arrested in connection with a murder in a parking garage at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila in 2022. As we previously reported, […]
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Homeless encampment update, lease of city property to Burien CARES and more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, May 15, 2023: Homeless Encampment Update At the start of the meeting, Councilmember Cydney Moore tried […]
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Washington State Patrol warns residents about telephone scam where Troopers are impersonated
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is warning that a handful of WSP associated phone numbers are being “spoofed” – illegally obtained and used for fraudulent purposes – in an apparent […]
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Worker shot at while chasing suspected burglars from gas station in Burien Wednesday
A worker got shot at while chasing suspected burglars who attempted to steal what they thought was an ATM or Lotto machine (but was actually a Bitcoin machine) from a […]
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Seattle Southside Chamber announces speakers for June 7 Public Safety Summit
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, the Seattle Southside Chamber […]
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Jury convicts 4 Proud Boys – including Ethan Nordean – of Seditious Conspiracy related to U.S. Capitol breach
A jury in the District of Columbia on Thursday, May 4, 2023, returned guilty verdicts on multiple felonies against five members of the Proud Boys, finding four of the defendants – including […]
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Burien City Council votes to lease lot where homeless encampment is now to Burien CARES
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, May 1, 2023: Ambaum & Boulevard Park Development Plan Residents of Ambaum and Boulevard Park neighborhoods […]
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Burien man one of six charged with dealing fentanyl by federal agents
A federal grand jury indicted six people – including a Burien man – in connection with a Whatcom County fentanyl distribution organization, U.S. Attorney Nick Brown announced this week. Robel […]
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Burien City Council, City release statement on Cydney Moore & Charles Schaefer
This week, the Burien City Council and City of Burien released a statement on Councilmember Cydney Moore and Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer, regarding their assisting homeless campers moving to […]
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Blake decision, Ambaum & Boulevard Park plans and more discussed at Monday’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, April 24, 2023: Blake Decision Updates City Manager Adolfo Bailon updated council on where the Blake decision […]
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Kevin Schilling announces he’s running for reelection to Burien City Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy: Burien Deputy Mayor Kevin Schilling, whose […]
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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 […]
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Residents joined Burien Police for impactful ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Tuesday morning
Burien’s ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event on Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023, was held from 8-10 a.m. at the Ambaum Starbucks location. An estimated 50 residents and community members were […]
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On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: Police Chief presentation, BEDP appointments, Planning Commission Chair, revenue options & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (April 17, 2023) regular Burien City Council Regular Meeting: proclamations, a presentation from Police Chief Boe, BEDP appointments, Planning Commission Chair revenue options & […]
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Burien Police Capt. Todd Morrell promoted to Chief of Metro Transit Police
Todd Morrell – who worked extensively as Operations Captain at Burien’s Precinct 4 – has been selected as the new Chief for the Metro Transit Police following a competitive recruitment […]
