A driver was critically injured in a shooting on southbound I-5 near the the I-405 interchange in Tukwila on Monday night, Feb. 19, 2024. According to Washington State Patrol Trooper […]
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Port of Seattle Commissioners discuss Tribal relations, economic development; hear from union members on equitable pay
On Feb. 13, 2024 the Port of Seattle Commissioners held their monthly general meeting at Pier 69. This meeting was simultaneously streamed online for accessibility, and speakers were given the […]
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REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘Trouble in Mind’ will delight, move, and stir you as only the best Art can
Trouble in Mind is set during rehearsals for a major Broadway production called Chaos in Belleville, an anti-lynching play. The story follows seasoned Black actress Wiletta Mayer (Michelle Blackmon) who […]
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Burien Police Chief Ted Boe’s Public Safety presentation sparks discussion at Monday night’s Burien City Council Meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Monday night, Feb. 12, 2024: Council voted last week to hold a special meeting focused on safety issues […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sunnydale Village organizers offer meeting and collaboration with Burien City Council to establish new sanctioned encampment
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] […]
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Stride Bus, ARPA funds, affordable housing, SR 509 & more discussed at Burien City Council Monday night
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Feb. 5, 2024: Proclamations The Lunar New Year is celebrated on the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice, […]
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Prosecutors charge Dedrick D. Mitchell with Kidnapping, Rape in October incident in Normandy Park
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this week charged Dedrick D. Mitchell, 29, with the following in a horrific sexual assault incident that happened in Normandy Park on Oct. 23, […]
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Troopers seeking witnesses to wrong-way collision on SR 167
At approximately 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting a collision on northbound SR 167 near 180th Street in Tukwila […]
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Art Corner: More than a reception for Muckleshoot Indian Tribe at Auburn’s Postmark Center for the Arts
From our sister site The Auburn Examiner: On Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, 2024 at the Postmark Center for the Arts in Auburn there was a reception for artists from the […]
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Resident of Sunnydale Village charged with murder in death of man found under SR 509 overpass
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is charging Nathanial Scott, 32, with Murder In The Second Degree for the homicide of Robert Thomas, 36, whose body was found under the […]
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King County announces $26 million in affordable housing investments, including in Burien
King County Executive Dow Constantine on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 announced $26 million in funding to local organizations around King County – including in Burien – creating housing opportunities for […]
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SeaTac man who was shot and killed in Edmonds identified as Abdikarir Gedi Sharif
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: The 31-year-old SeaTac man who was shot and killed in Edmonds on Jan. 3, 2024 has been identified by the King County Medical […]
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17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be Saturday, Jan. 13
The 17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. “On behalf of more than 160,000 people of […]
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17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be Saturday, Jan. 13
The 17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. “On behalf of more than 160,000 people of […]
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Leader of cartel-connected drug trafficking organization sentenced to 11 years in prison
A citizen of Mexico – who lived in Tukwila and was twice federally convicted of drug trafficking in Washington State – was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in […]
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Suspect arrested in Dec. 6 South King County freeway shootings
At approximately 10:40 p.m. on Thursday night, Dec. 7, 2023, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers arrested an individual they suspect to be involved in some of the shootings that occurred […]
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Washington State Patrol seeks public’s help following multiple shootings in South King County Wednesday night
The Washington State Patrol is investigating four separate shootings that occurred in South King County on Wednesday night, Dec. 6, 2023, injuring one person. The incidents occurred on I-5 two […]
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Art Corner: The 3 Chimes of the Vision 2023 Burien Art Market
The Vision 2023 Burien Art Market Gala started at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night, Nov. 18, 2023 at the SeaTac Community Center. This was a familiar event for me, and […]
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Camping ban, Oasis Home Church & future Pallet Village discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council’s regular meeting held on Monday night, Dec. 4, 2023: Camping Ban Enforcement At the start of the meeting, Councilmember Cydney Moore tried […]
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City of Burien enforces camping ban, removes homeless from Ambaum encampment
On Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, the City of Burien enforced its new camping ban and removed the homeless encampment located on Ambaum Blvd. SW & SW 120th Street. The removal […]
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Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to hit & run on I-5 in Tukwila
At approximately 12:05 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting an injury collision on northbound I-5 near S. 144th Street in […]
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At last-minute Special Meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to accept King County’s $1 million offer for homeless encampment
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Monday night, Nov. 27, 2023: The Burien City Council set up this Special Meeting last week in order […]
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Pallet village, encampments, special meeting set & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Nov. 20, 2023: City Manager’s Report City Manager Adolfo Bailon updated council on the Oasis Home Church […]
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City of Burien now accepting nominations for 2024 ‘Citizen of the Year’
Do you know someone who has improved the quality of life in Burien? Do you know of a program or organization that has helped others in the community? The City […]
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Transform Burien is bringing a Shower to the People this Friday
By Sarah Toce In conjunction with Shower to the People, Burien advocacy group Transform Burien will once again offer on-site mobile shower units free of charge this Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, from […]
