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Teen critically injured in stabbing on Metro bus in Burien Wednesday
A teenage passenger suffered serious injuries on Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2025, after being stabbed during an altercation on board a King County Metro bus in Burien, according to the […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 5 Candidate Sarah Moore
Three candidates are seeking election to Position No. 5 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Marie Barbon
Three candidates are seeking election to Position No. 3 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most […]
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UPDATE: Two charged in deadly Tukwila Costco robbery; second suspect arrested in Kenya
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect new information confirming the arrest of Salman S. Haji, one of two suspects charged in the deadly robbery at a Tukwila Costco […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Sam Mendez
Three candidates are seeking election to Position No. 3 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Claudio Fernandez
Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 1 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Jessica Ivey
Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 1 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most […]
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VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Hugo Garcia
Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 1 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien Councilmember Mora defends Schilling, slams Obras’ campaign mailer
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified Burien resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the […]
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‘Worst Mayor’ claim in Rep. Obras’ campaign mailer draws sharp rebuttal from Kevin Schilling
Area voters got a jolt in their mailboxes this week — a campaign flyer from Rep. Edwin Obras (D-33rd District) accusing Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling of being “the worst mayor […]
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Thanks Readers! B-Town Blog traffic soars +92% in June 2025, driven by breaking news and Burien event coverage
The B-Town Blog saw a major surge in readership during the month of June 2025, with 104,991 total users visiting — a +91.7% jump from May and a +71.9% increase […]
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Burien residents invited to apply for Public Safety Levy Pro and Con committees
Applications are now open for Burien residents interested in participating on a committee in support of or against a proposed ballot measure to fund public safety initiatives in Burien. Both […]
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One killed, another injured in early morning shooting near Glen Acres Golf Course in Burien Thursday
One person is dead and another hospitalized after a shooting early Thursday morning, July 3, 2025 near the Glen Acres Golf Course in Burien’s Boulevard Park neighborhood, the King County […]
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King County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies 16-year-old killed in Friday shooting in Burien home
A 16-year-old boy who was fatally shot at a Burien home on Friday, June 20 has been identified as Angel Gabriel Estrada Carbajal, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office announced […]
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UPDATE: 16-year-old dies at scene after shooting in Burien home Friday
UPDATE June 21, 2025: A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a home in Burien late Friday afternoon, the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) confirmed. Deputies responded to reports […]
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King County Medical Examiner IDs victim in Wednesday’s fatal shooting outside El Pique restaurant in Burien
A man found dead inside a car early Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025 outside a restaurant in Burien has been identified as 35-year-old Minh-Thuong T. Ly, according to the King […]
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Man found fatally shot in car outside Burien restaurant early Wednesday
A man was found dead in a car following a shooting outside El Pique Restaurant in Burien early Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) said. […]
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Maury Island Incident will take on Roswell in UFO debate in Truth or Consequences, NM
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Maury Island Incident will take on Roswell in UFO debate Oct. 10 in Truth or Consequences, NM
On Friday night, Oct. 10, 2025 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, believers in the Roswell UFO crash will face off against defenders of Washington state’s lesser-known Maury Island Incident […]
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FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Enthusiastic hips.
I just watched my little dog squat in the wind and rain and deposit a tootsie roll on the lawn. Upon completion, she bounded off to seek adventure in other […]
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REMINDER: Men In Black Birthday Bash Fest 2025 blasts off this Friday
REMINDER: It’s time to put on your tin hat! The Men in Black Birthday Bash (aka MIBBB Fest) starts tomorrow – Friday, June 13, 2025 – with an alien abductee lookalike contest inspired […]
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Felony investigation prompts SWAT response near Chinook Middle School in SeaTac Tuesday
A felony property crime investigation led Tukwila Police to a residence in the 4400 block of South 185th Street in SeaTac (map below) on Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, prompting […]
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VIDEO: State lawmakers reflect on tough budget decisions at Kent Chamber’s annual Legislative Luncheon
State lawmakers, local officials, and business leaders gathered on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Kent Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Luncheon to reflect on the 2025 session and its […]
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Marie Barbon announces candidacy for Burien City Council, Position 3
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. If you are a candidate running […]
