EDITOR’S NOTE: The following chronicle of stolen Chevys, attempted robbery, police pursuits and more in the Burien/SeaTac/Des Moines area was one of the more complex (and at times confusing) crime stories […]
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Crime increasing in Burien, along with everywhere in S. King County, Chief says
By Jack Mayne Burien’s crime rate is increasing as it is in other cities in south King County, according to Police Chief Scott Kimerer in his annual report to the […]
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Police/Crime Report, City Manager search & more on Monday’s City Council agenda
The City’s annual Police/Crime Report, the ongoing search for a new City Manager (apparently none of the five finalists we’ve previously reported on are making the grade?), CARES Animal Control, Economic Development […]
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Homeless advocates duel with citizens; crime concerns at Burien Council
By Jack Mayne Homeless or near homeless from Burien and beyond urged for passionate concern and support while other, just as passionate citizens, sought relief from crime and the leftovers […]
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City of Burien issues statement in response to ‘Rally Against Crime’ protest
The City of Burien on Thursday (March 9) issued a statement in response to the ‘Rally Against Crime’ held outside and at the City Council meeting on Monday night, March […]
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Upset Burien citizens ‘Rally Against Crime’ at lengthy City Council session
Burgeoning crime in Burien and the need for additional police officers spurred a large group of residents to spend over an hour at the City Council’s public comment session at the Monday regular meeting…
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FOLLOWUP: Burien Police consider anti-Mexican graffiti on RV as ‘hate crime’
The Burien Police Department told The B-Town Blog on Monday (Jan. 23) that it considers the recent anti-Mexican graffiti left on an RV as a ‘Malicious Harassment’ or hate crime. This charge […]
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City Council Discusses Funding, SW 153rd & Wah Long Crime Reports
by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members looked ahead to legislative activity in 2010 during their regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 14th, giving review to a preliminary list of funding […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PETA and FBI warn of animal cruelty’s link to violence
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The opinions expressed in the following Letter to the Editor are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of South King Media or its […]
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Tensions flare at Burien City Council meeting over DESC Bloomside, tree removals and zoning plan
At the Burien City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, several critical issues were addressed, highlighting ongoing tensions and community concerns. The meeting saw heated discussion regarding the DESC […]
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UPDATE: White Center bus shooter gets more than 23 years in prison
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with new information from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. A 19-year-old Auburn man was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 to more […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Shut down the DESC in Burien’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by a verified Burien resident. The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views […]
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Raise a glass to the Northwest’s ‘Good Bootlegger,’ as Roy Olmstead’s birthday party comes to Des Moines
Whiskey. Wiretaps. The Northwest’s most notorious rumrunner. Join Stick Lounge for a night where the drinks flow, the stories spill, and the truth…well, most of it’s true. Stick Lounge presents Roy […]
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Raise a glass to the Northwest’s ‘Good Bootlegger,’ as Roy Olmstead’s birthday party comes to Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 20
Whiskey. Wiretaps. The Northwest’s most notorious rumrunner. Join Stick Lounge for a night where the drinks flow, the stories spill, and the truth…well, most of it’s true. Stick Lounge presents Roy […]
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Burien Police arrest 13-year-old linked to more than 20 felonies across King County
Burien Police say a 13-year-old boy tied to more than 20 felony crimes across King County was arrested this week following a coordinated investigation involving multiple law enforcement teams. Police […]
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Three injured in White Center stabbing early Tuesday; suspect at large
Three people were injured early Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, 2025 in a stabbing in White Center, the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) said. Police said that deputies from the Southwest […]
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Two 19-year-olds arrested after road rage shooting and crash on SR 509
Seattle Police arrested two 19-year-old men after a road rage confrontation escalated into a shooting and vehicle crash on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 on southbound SR 509 near South Cloverdale […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 5 Candidate Gabriel Fernandez
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final entry in our 2025 Voters Guide and Burien City Council Candidate Q&A series. To read the entire series, click here. Three candidates are seeking […]
