From our sister site The Waterland Blog: On Thursday morning, April 13, 2023 at about 4 a.m., officers with the Des Moines Police Department received a 911 call regarding a […]
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Burien Police seize 65,000 fentanyl pills, cocaine, heroin, meth, cash & more in big drug bust
This week, Burien Police / King County Sheriff’s Office detectives concluded a two-month long investigation into the distribution of narcotics in Burien, White Center and other south King County communities […]
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Monday night’s Burien City Council was a raucous one held in front of an oftentimes unruly, packed house
Monday night’s (April 3, 2023) Burien City Council meeting was a raucous one held in front of an oftentimes unruly packed house, focusing mostly on issues of homelessness and the […]
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LETTER: ‘Sweeping our unhoused neighbors away from another spot of land is not a solution’
[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:] On Friday, […]
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Removal of campers around Burien City Hall/Library will likely be this Friday, Mar. 31
According to signs posted in the encampment of around 15 tents located outside Burien City Hall/Library, campers have until Noon this Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 to remove their belongings. “Camping […]
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Two from Burien indicted for drug trafficking tied to white supremacist prison gang
Twenty-seven people – including two from Burien – were indicted by a grand jury for drug trafficking, and many of those in the indictment are tied to the “Aryan Family,” […]
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Adriene Buckley honored, RapidRide H-Line, homelessness and more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting held on Monday night, Mar. 20, 2023. EDITOR’S NOTE: City Manager Adolfo Bailon’s update regarding the homeless encampment outside City […]
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VIDEO: Recognize these two? Suspected burglars steal over $23,000 of tools & equipment from Emily’s Garage in Burien
Emily’s Garage – which opened last July at 266 SW 153rd Street in Burien – was the victim of a burglary early Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023 when two suspects driving […]
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Burien volunteer and small business owner Alex Andrade announces bid for Burien City Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog has allowed residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy: If you’ve attended a City […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien Councilmember responds to recent Letters about camping in Burien Town Square Park
[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:] I want […]
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Charging docs reveal details of fatal shooting near 76 Gas Station in Burien on Feb. 12
The King County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a Murder in the Second Degree charge against Eugene Vanell Piper, 37, for the shooting death of 27-year-old Elijah Chase Dye near a […]
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King County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspect involved in Feb. 12 shooting death at 76 station
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) this week arrested a suspect involved in a homicide that occurred in Burien on Feb. 12, 2023. As we previously reported, the fatal shooting […]
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King County Executive Dow Constantine gives ‘State of the County’ address
King County Executive Dow Constantine on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2023 delivered his 2023 State of the County address to the King County Council that highlighted progress in the last year […]
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Deadline to apply to Community Police Academy is this Thursday, Mar. 9
Interested in law enforcement or how our police department works? You should attend the free Community Police Academy, but note that the deadline to apply is this Thursday, Mar. 9, […]
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Man shot, killed in White Center Sunday night
A man was shot and killed in White Center on Sunday night, Mar. 5, 2023, the King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting. The fatal shooting happened at SW 107th Street […]
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Repeat offender charged in Feb. 14 Burien officer-involved shooting incident
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Abdinjib A. Ibraham, 35, with Felony Harassment for threatening to cause bodily injury to a King County Sheriff’s Office Deputy in Burien […]
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Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon officially announces candidacy for King County Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog has allowed candidates running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy. To submit an announcement, please […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Traffic flow destroyed on Ambaum’
[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:] Traffic Flow […]
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A Love Letter from the Editor: This Valentine’s Day, thanks for your Love of Local Journalism
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love in all its forms – including the love for independent, award-winning local journalism. This publication was founded on love. When – in […]
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Man shot, killed in Burien Sunday night
A man was shot and killed just after 10 p.m. on Sunday night, Feb. 12, 2023 at the 76 gas station on 1st Ave South at SW 148th Street in […]
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Man injured in knife fight at Angle Lake Station in SeaTac Monday
On Monday morning, Jan. 23, 2023, Sound Transit Police deputies responded to a fight involving two males with knives at the Angle Lake Light Rail Station in SeaTac. Police say […]
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Community Response, Eagle Landing stairs & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of Monday night’s (Jan. 23, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Community Response Team Presentation Burien Police Chief Ted Boe presented to City Council on the new Community […]
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King County Councilmember Joe McDermott will not seek reelection
King County Councilmember Joe McDermott – who represents King County’s 8th District, which includes Burien – announced this week that he will not seek reelection in 2023. McDermott, who joined the […]
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Tukwila Police will install 35 automated license plate reading cameras
From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: The Tukwila Police Department will install 35 automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras in the city to reduce crime and locate missing people, […]
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LETTER: ‘Saving the Eagle Landing Park stairs, saving the city of Burien $750,000 and generating future revenue’
[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:] To […]
