VIDEO: Raw footage of Mayor Matta's press conference re: Hate Crime assault
On Monday afternoon, July 23, Burien Mayor Jimmy Matta held a press conference at City Hall to discuss the 'hate crime' assault he suffered at the Olde Burien Block Party on Saturday, July 21. Also present were Burien City Manager Brian Wilson and Police Chief Ted...
VIDEO: Recognize these vandals? They destroyed a tree outside Hot Feet Fitness
Until last Sunday evening, June 10, Hot Feet Fitness in Burien had been nurturing a beautiful Japanese Red Leaf Maple tree. But that night, some young people driving a 4-door sedan (WA state license #BJC0375 with plate on the dashboard) used the parking lot to repair...
Governor, King County Executive speak at protest in SeaTac Saturday
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: On Saturday, June 9, a protest against the detention of asylum-seeking mothers was held outside the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, with special appearances and speeches by Gov. Jay Inslee and King County Executive Dow...
VIDEO: Five candidates for Burien Police Chief meet with community
Five candidates vying to become the next Burien Police Chief met with City leaders and community members on Thursday evening, April 12 at the Burien Community Center. City Manager Brian Wilson – who hosted the event – is responsible for selecting the new chief from...
Packed Burien City Hall hosts Town Hall meeting Monday night
Story & Videos by Scott Schaefer On Monday night (April 9), around 140 people packed into Burien City Hall for a Town Hall on Youth Engagement and Community Safety, held by the City. The meeting was part of an ongoing response to the tragic March 28 shooting...
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Local students walkout to protest gun violence Wednesday
Story & Video by Scott Schaefer On Wednesday, March 14 – one month to the day after 17 students and teachers were killed by a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida – dozens of local students walked out of schools as part of a nationwide...
VIDEOS: Wild police chase ends after high speed pursuit through south end
From our sister site iLoveKent.net: On Tuesday, March 13, a high speed police chase that started in Tukwila ended in Auburn after a dangerous, 30-minute pursuit on slick roads. Police started pursuing the car – the driver of which was being sought for a possible...
Police arrest man for shooting gun in Seahurst Park 'because it was fun'
Burien Police/King County Sheriff's Office arrested a 23-year old male for illegal discharge from a handgun as well as reckless endangerment for firing shots in Seahurst Park recently. Police say that on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, they initially received a call of gun...
Student arrested for bringing gun to Tyee High School Monday morning
A Tyee High School student brought a handgun to school Monday morning, March 5. Police were called and the student was taken into custody. Tyee High School administration learned that a student had posted social media photos with a weapon over the weekend, there were...
Former Burien City Manager Mike Martin part of $900,000 lawsuit settlement
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