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 […]
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DAL Law Firm: How Does A Transfer On Death Deed Work?
How Does A Transfer On Death Deed Work? A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD), also known as a Beneficiary Deed or a Revocable Transfer on Death Deed, is a legal […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘The tide is turning, and the people are reclaiming their power’
[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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Art Corner: Burien’s 2023 Dia de los Muertos a great event to illustrate connection to Mexico and our ancestors
On Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, a celebration was held at the Burien Community Center, presenting a free annual community event: Dia de los Muertos. The event was open to everyone […]
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‘Clear the room, right now!’ Tense Burien City Council meeting stopped, re-started after argument, disruptions Monday night
Here’s our recap of Monday night’s (Nov. 6, 2023) tense Burien City Council meeting, which at one point was halted so the unruly audience could take a “time out” after […]
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Public Meeting to discuss plans to open sanctioned homeless encampment at Oasis Home Church will be this Sunday, Nov. 5
A Public Meeting to discuss plans to open a sanctioned homeless encampment at Oasis Home Church will be this Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, starting at 1 p.m. at the church […]
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$3 million bail requested for fugitive wanted in connection with White Center Metro Bus murder case
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this week filed charges against fugitive Miguel Rivera Dominguez, 17, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Marcel Da’jon Wagner on […]
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Police investigating Tuesday morning burglary in Normandy Park
Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in the 20500 block of Marine View Drive in Normandy Park (map below) at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Police […]
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New local nonprofit wants to create ‘Sunnydale Village,’ a temporary encampment at Burien church, but neighbors and the city are pushing back
This past weekend, residents near Oasis Home Church (map below) – located two blocks from Highline High School – received a notice of a Community Meeting by the Burien Community […]
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LETTER: ‘As the operator of the Burien Severe Weather Shelter, we share the resources of our facilities and invite the entire community to share in this endeavor of neighbor helping neighbor’
[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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This Three Tree Point house may look happy, but some think it was haunted
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story was originally published on The B-Town Blog on Halloween, 2009. We’re re-running it again because we think it’s a pretty spooky, fun local tale. We’re […]
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VIDEO: Is Burien’s historic Three Tree Point Store haunted?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Oct. 30, 2022. Story & Video by Scott SchaeferFounder/Publisher/Editor Is Burien’s historic and recently re-opened Three Tree Point Store haunted? More than […]
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Woman sexually assaulted after being forced into vehicle at gun point near Gregory Heights in Normandy Park Monday night
On Monday night, Oct. 23, 2023 at approximately 6:15 p.m., a 28-year-old female who was walking her dog was forced into a vehicle at gun point near Gregory Heights in the City […]
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LETTER: Owner of Town Square Dentistry says: ‘If we do elect new councilmembers, let’s commission them to work hard and work together’
[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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Shooting on Metro bus kills man in White Center Tuesday
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 at 5:11 p.m., King County Sheriff’s Office Metro Deputies responded to a fatal shooting on board a Metro bus at the location of SW Roxbury […]
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Unlawful camping ordinance passes, new Planning Commissioners named & 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, Sept. 25, 2023: Proclamation: National Literacy Month This proclamation recognizes the importance of literacy. One-in-three 3rd […]
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LETTER: ‘I feel compelled to correct the record as the Mayor is perpetuating misinformation’
[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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LETTER: Burien councilmember Stephanie Mora explains her proposed censuring of councilmember Hugo Garcia
[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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Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon releases statement regarding camping ban decision that City Council passed Monday night
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon released the following statement regarding the camping ban decision that the Burien City Council passed (by putting it on the consent […]
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Clerk assaulted during robbery of Friendly Normandy Market Friday night
At around 9 p.m. on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023 at the Friendly Normandy Market, six suspects described by police as juvenile/young adult black males assaulted the female clerk with […]
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Police issue warning about staged vehicle collisions that lead to carjackings
Local police departments are warning residents that there’s been a recent increase in staged vehicle collisions in the region, with the at-fault driver purposefully rear-ending a vehicle with the sole […]
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Local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in Jan. 6 insurrection
Two former leaders of the Proud Boys organization – including local Ethan Nordean – were sentenced Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 on multiple felony charges related to their roles in the […]
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Welcome to “Ask Recology,” a monthly feature from sponsor Recology King County. You have questions, Recology has answers! Hey Recology, What is the best way to dispose of batteries and lightbulbs? […]
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It’s time for a ‘fall of fun’ with Burien’s Environmental Science Center
Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding several free events during this upcoming fall season, including: “Anyone else excited for the return of the salmon, or just us?” International […]
