From the King County Prosecutor's Office: A charge of Murder First Degree was filed today against Cu Van Truong, who is accused in the shooting death of Jason Saechao following an argument early Wednesday morning in White Center. Truong, 25,…MORE
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Locally-shot short film "The Day My Parents Became Cool" available for free online
Wed, 12/28/11
Update After making its world broadcast premiere on Monday, Jan. 2, "The Day My Parents Became Cool" is now available for viewing at PBS.org for free.
The short film was shot in Burien and Normandy Park in 2009.
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Prescription Drug Discount Cards Offered Free to Burien Residents
Wed, 12/28/11
Press release:
Burien residents can get some relief from the high cost of prescription medications through a new program offered through the city of Burien and National League of Cities (NLC). The program provides free discount cards that…MORE
UPDATE 3: Fatal White Center shooting suspect's bail set at $1 million; new details released in court documents
Wed, 12/28/11
Update for Dec. 29, 4:30 pm The 25-year-old suspect in the fatal White Center shooting at Seattle Roll Bakery in White Center made his first court appearance today and bail was set at $1 million, according to the King County Prosecutor's Office…MORE
Two men shot in Tukwila bar fight
Tue, 12/27/11
Two men are being treated for gunshot wounds after an unknown suspect opened fire during a fight outside a Tukwila bar around 1:15 a.m. on Dec. 27, according to Mike Murphy with the Tukwila Police Department.
According to Murphy, it began…MORE
Water and walks await hardy souls on New Year’s Day
Mon, 12/26/11
Polar Bear plunges are planned again at noon Sunday at Angle Lake and Burien’s Three Tree Point.
Other ambitious people may join Burien’s Walk-n-Talkers Sunday at Town Square Park, S.W. 152nd St. and 5th Pl. S.W., at 2 p.m. for a walk…MORE
Polydactyl finds a holiday home
Mon, 12/26/11
A very thoughtful Des Moines Police Det. Mike Thomas gave his mother ”Bigfoot Benny,” the polydactyl, for Christmas.
No, that’s not some strange dinosaur ancestor, although, admittedly, it is a little bit weird.
Actually, Bigfoot…MORE
Shop with Cop inspires smiles in Tukwila children
Mon, 12/26/11
By Rachel M. Lusby
The Tukwila Police Department. is at it again, helping the kids of their community. This time they are spreading holiday cheer through their “Shop with a Cop” event, held annually for the last three years.
The…MORE
SLIDESHOW: High winds knock out power for Burien residents near Lake Burien
Sun, 12/25/11
4:05am update Power has been restored.
Update 11:20pm Power poles were knocked askew and trees fell on lines along 152nd Street in Burien stretching close to Seahurst on Christmas Day as high winds gusted throughout the greater Seattle…MORE
UPDATE: 2,000 people show up at Southcenter Mall for new Air Jordan shoes; Chaos, fights and pepper spray ensue
Fri, 12/23/11
Tukwila made national news on Dec. 23 when an early morning crowd swelled to over 2,000 people all hoping to get their hands on a new pair of Nike Air Jordan XIs, and then things got out of hand.
Details from Tukwila Police:Starting at…MORE