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Puyallup robbery suspects return rental car in Burien, get arrested
On Tuesday (Dec. 19) the King County Sheriff’s Office/Burien Police Department helped Puyallup Police arrest three robbery suspects at a car rental company located at S. 140th an 1st Ave […]
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Public’s help sought finding stolen U-Haul with $1 million in band equipment
King County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help locating a U-Haul van that was stolen from a hotel parking lot in SeaTac containing over $1 million in musical […]
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Two shot, one killed at party in Burien Fri.; 2nd fatal shooting in White Center
Photos by Aaron Wells Burien Police responded to a report of a shooting Friday night (Nov. 10), and found two men shot. One of the men died at the scene, […]
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Politics
City of Burien suspends business license of Pretty Paws for animal cruelty
Burien City Attorney Lisa Marshall told the City Council Monday night (Nov. 6) that the business license of Pretty Paws has been suspended, and a full-scale major crimes investigation is underway…
Posted inCrime, Elections
VIDEO: Dow Constantine & regional leaders denounce racist flier in Burien
On Monday (Oct. 30), King County Executive Dow Constantine – along with numerous regional political leaders (and one lurker) – denounced the recent Respect Washington flier considered by many to […]
Posted inCrime, Elections, Politics, Schools & Education
Highline Public Schools Superintendent responds to Respect WA hate mail
On Saturday, Oct. 28, Highline Public Schools Superintendent Susan Enfield sent the following statement to all staff, regarding the controversial hate mail recently sent out by Respect Washington: Hello everyone. I was appalled […]
Posted inCrime, Elections, Politics
LETTER: ‘This is in direct response to the actions of the group Respect WA’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] B-Town Blog […]
Posted inCrime, Health & Wellness, Politics
City of Burien issues statement about recent hate mail from Respect, WA
The City of Burien on Friday (Oct. 27) issued a statement that appears to be inspired by a direct mail letter sent out by Respect, WA, which targets “undocumented immigrants” […]
Posted inCrime, Elections, Letters to the Editor, Politics
LETTER: I do not respect ‘Respect Washington’; plus, Sheriff responds
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] To the […]
Posted inArrests, Crime, Elections, Politics
Burien Police arrest man for running over campaign signs in resident’s yard
The Burien Police Department is reporting that they have arrested a local man for running over campaign signs in another resident’s front yard. Officers were able to locate and arrest the […]
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City Council rejects safe drug injection sites at Monday night meeting
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council voted 5 to 2 Monday night (Oct. 16) to ban King County health officials from locating a safe injection site in the city, […]
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Three gun-toting suspects rob woman of purse in Burien Wednesday morning
Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office reports that three suspects used a gun to rob a woman of her purse in the area of SW 142nd Street and 4th Ave SW […]
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Letters to the Editor, Politics
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Fiscally responsible people set goals to get results’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Dear Council […]
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King County Sheriff’s Office simplifies Miranda warnings for juveniles
The King County Sheriff’s Office – which contracts with Burien for police services – announced that it plans to simplify Miranda warnings for juveniles. Here’s more from the KCSO: Researchers […]
