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King County Sheriff’s Office Precinct 4 Special Emphasis Team seizes large quantities of drugs, arrests major trafficker
Detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office Special Emphasis Team from Burien’s Precinct 4, with support from Precincts 5 and 6, made a significant breakthrough in the regional fight against drug trafficking on Aug. 7, 2024. Officers arrested a major drug trafficker in Auburn after serving search warrants...
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on largest affordable housing project in Burien
Ground was broken at the Miller Creek Community housing project on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, to celebrate the construction of a new affordable housing community that will offer 40 low-income families the stability and long-term equity that homeownership provides. The project features 3 and 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath homes that are approximately...
Four Burien City Councilmembers, City facing lawsuit alleging violations of Open Public Meetings Act
Four Burien City Councilmembers and the City of Burien are facing a lawsuit filed by local resident Arthur West, who alleges that several councilmembers violated Washington State’s Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). The lawsuit – filed in King County Superior Court on April 26, 2024 and apparently served to...
FREE Kids Day & Family Movie Night at Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden will be Friday night, Aug. 23
Come enjoy a FREE Kids Day and Family Movie Night at Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, from 6 – 9 p.m. “Join in for a spectacular end-of-summer celebration at the beautiful Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden!”. Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun...
REMINDER: Hospitality House’s Open House & Volunteer Appreciation event will be Thursday
All are invited to Hospitality House’s Open House & Volunteer Appreciation event this Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. “You’ve been watching our remodel progress over the last 8 months, and it’s finally done!” organizers said. “We invite you to come see the improvements, enjoy food & beverages, and honor our volunteers at our open house.”
REMINDER: Burien’s FREE ‘Music in the Park’ continues this Thursday night with Soul, R&B and more from Global Heat
REMINDER: Burien’s free 2024 ‘Music in the Park’ series will continue this Thursday night, Aug. 15, 2024 at Lake Burien School Memorial Park, with live Soul, R&B and more from Global Heat. The free outdoor concert series will continue at the park every Thursday night through Aug....
DAL Law Firm: Understanding the Basics: Wills vs. Trusts
When it comes to planning your estate, you may have heard the terms “will” and “trust,” but may not know the key differences between these two important legal documents. Understanding the differences is crucial for ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after...
Coalition submits petition for higher minimum wage in Burien; City pushes back, cites potential issues
The debate over Burien’s minimum wage intensified on Monday morning, Aug. 12, 2024, as a coalition of residents, community organizations, and labor unions submitted a petition with over 6,000 signatures to the City Clerk. The coalition aims to place an initiative on the February, 2025 ballot that would raise...
A look back at the DubSea Fish Sticks historic 2024 baseball season
The DubSea Fish Sticks celebrated a historic 2024 season, marked by record-breaking achievements and a vibrant community atmosphere at Mel Olson Stadium, affectionately known as “The Fryer.”. This summer was truly unforgettable for the Fish Sticks, as they posted the best overall record in franchise history: 31–14 overall, and...
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