The core of White Center’s business district along 16th Ave S.W. has a unique upgrade popping up along the sidewalks: handcrafted bike racks built by a local blacksmith with a passion for promoting self-propelled transportation and community…MORE
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Burien Eagles donate washer and dryer to Burien homeless shelter
Fri, 12/30/11
Many people and organizations support Hospitality House in many ways.
Recently the Burien Eagles presented Hospitality House with a full size washer and dryer for use by their residents.
Tim and Charlene Farman accomplished this…MORE
Love and theft leads to bakery murder
Fri, 12/30/11
Prosecutors charged 25-year-old Cu Van Troung with first degree murder on Dec. 30, alleging he went to the Seattle Roll Bakery in White Center on Dec. 28 with premeditated intent to shoot and kill victim Jason Saechao, 24.
The following…MORE
White Center shooting suspect charged with first degree murder
Fri, 12/30/11
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
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.
Please click here…MORE
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