King County Executive Dow Constantine shared new public safety investments this week focused on four key themes that will support a robust public safety network. Joined by the King County […]
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Former Customs and Border Protection officer from Burien sentenced for immigration fraud
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer from Burien was sentenced Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in U.S. District Court in Seattle for immigration fraud, announced U.S. attorney Nick […]
Posted inBurien News, Crime, Featured Post, Government, Shootings
Tukwila man who fired shot while running from police in Des Moines pleads guilty
A 29-year-old Tukwila man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 to assault on a federal officer and using a firearm in a crime […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: South King County updates for September 2022
SPONSORED: Dedicated Care for Those in Crisis Dear Neighbor, We have all seen the impact of mental health issues on our community. Some of it is personal – a family […]
Posted inBurien News, Crime, Featured Post, Shootings
Suspected burglar shot and killed in SeaTac Wednesday morning
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: A suspected burglar was shot and killed by a SeaTac resident Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, 2022 at an apartment complex in the 16700 […]
Posted inBurien News, Business, Featured Post, Government, Politics
‘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 […]
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Police issue warning about ‘rainbow fentanyl’
From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: Tukwila Police this week issued a warning to residents about fentanyl – specifically the new “rainbow fentanyl”: Real Talk – Fentanyl & The […]
Posted inBurien News, Crime, Featured Post, Homicides, Shootings
Man shot Tuesday night dies at St. Anne Hospital in Burien
The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, Aug. 23, 2022 in the Burien/White Center area. Police say the incident happened […]
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Tukwila man who torched car to retaliate against informant sentenced to 7 years
From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: A 23-year-old Tukwila man was sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 7 years in prison for retaliating […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Politics
New City Manager sworn in, staff salaries discussed & more at Monday night’s Burien Council meeting
By Mellow DeTray Here’s what happened at Monday night’s (Aug. 15, 2022) regular Burien City Council meeting: New City Manager Burien officially has a new City Manager – Adolfo Bailon […]
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LETTER: Irreplaceable Japanese trees stolen from Seike Family Garden
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] COMMUNITY […]
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Suspect charged with theft of motor vehicle & kidnapping in Des Moines
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: At a first appearance hearing on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 4, 2022, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued that Johnathan Mamel Cruz, 24 […]
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PHOTOS: Scenes from National Night out events in Burien
On Tuesday night, Aug. 2, 2022, numerous Burien residents gathered for “National Night Out,” an annual event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness and build community in neighborhoods. These events […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, Politics
LETTER: ‘I urge our Normandy Park residents to vote YES on Proposition 1 for a new Civic Center’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Dear […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics
LETTER: ‘I’ve been deeply disappointed in the City’ of Normandy Park regarding Proposition 1
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] As […]
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VIDEO: Is Burien safe? Seattle Southside Chamber’s July 20 Burien District Roundtable addresses public safety
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, […]
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U.S. Attorney, WA Secretary of State issue statements on voter intimidation signs
On Thursday, July 21, 2022, U.S. Attorney Nick Brown and Washington State Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued statements regarding “surveillance” signs recently placed near ballot drop boxes in the […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics
King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized Ballot Box ‘surveillance’ signs
A voter drops his ballot into the ballot drop box near Burien City Hall/Library on Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022. Photo by Scott Schaefer. As voters began to receive their […]
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‘National Night Out for Highline’ will be Tuesday, Aug. 2
Burien resident Karin Sinkula is inviting all to a free ‘National Night Out for Highline’ event in her neighborhood located at 10th Ave S. and S. 132nd (by the pedestrian […]
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King County Prosecutor Candidate Forum will be Thursday, July 21
The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County will be holding a Candidate Forum for King County Prosecutor on Thursday, July 21, 2022, starting at 7 p.m. The event will be […]
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Former Guardian Angel Benjamin Hammond looks to start safety patrol in SeaTac
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: By Izzy Wallace Benjamin Hammond was once part of the “Guardian Angels,” a renowned Harlem safety patrol, and he’d now like to bring […]
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Thieves steal Burien Pride flags Saturday morning
Between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday morning, June 11, 2022, most of the Burien Pride Flags were stolen from around downtown, Burien Pride announced. The thieves – at […]
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Local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean charged with seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: Local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean and four others have been charged with seditious conspiracy in the widening Jan. 6 insurrection case, the Department […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Defenders of North SeaTac Park asking readers to sign Community Forest Consensus
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Dear […]
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Iconic FATE Magazine to sponsor 6/22 party commemorating 1947 origins of Men in Black
FATE Magazine – considered the world’s longest-running magazine devoted to UFOs and other paranormal topics – has thrown its support behind ‘6/22: The Men in Black Birthday Party,’ the first-ever […]
