Hotel Concepts withdraws from Burien project

Developer backs out of downtown Burien hotel project

Hotel Concepts had agreed in 2018 to buy the 1.3-acre lot for $1.65 million. Rise Properties buys its eighth property in the Puget Sound region Village Concepts takes senior care beyond 'the home ...

Burien still can’t decide whether it’ll take homelessness offer

to open hotels that serve as long-term or permanent housing for homeless people, explicitly strings-free offers, such as Burien’s, are rare. Most suburban cities are being pushed to start paying ...

Hotel Concepts withdraws from Burien project

Construction on a 1.3-acre Burien hotel has been stalled after construction costs and decreasing revenue in the hotel sector became too much for the city and its contractor, Hotel Concepts ...

Burien Deputy Charged with Rape and Sexual Misconduct Involving Teen in Police Explorer Program

King County Sheriff's deputy Ricardo Cueva was charged with raping a 17-year-old girl during his time as a program lead for ...

Burien driver crashes through two homes after launching off curb, DUI suspected

A car slammed through two homes in Burien on Monday afternoon after the driver failed to stop at an intersection and went airborne, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded ...

King County Court backs Burien’s sweeping camping ban as constitutional

Burien’s camping ban, one of the strictest in the state, will not be struck down by the King County Superior Court as the ban does not violate the state constitution.

Man shot by police in Burien facing life in jail following violent crime spree

Prosecutors said Abdinjib Ibraham didn’t waste any time before committing more crimes, stating he robbed two people at gunpoint in Seattle, then was shot while charging at officers in Burien all ...

King County deputy accused of raping teen Police Explorer Program volunteer

Prosecutors claim Cueva used his position as a King County Sheriff’s Office deputy to sexually abuse a volunteer in the Police Explorers Program, a program he led.

Burien mayor calls out sheriff's 'non-enforcement' of drug laws around growing encampments

BURIEN, Wash. — Business owners joined the mayor of Burien Thursday to publicly raise concerns about safety around several growing homeless encampments in the city. The city is locked in a legal ...

As Burien touts ‘nation’s highest minimum wage,’ some say it’s misleading

Organizers behind Burien’s minimum wage ballot initiative say the city has been using public funds to mislead residents and drum up opposition to the measure, which will come before voters in a ...

Burien cops considering leaving department if police chief is forced out by city

Burien police officers are considering leaving their posts if the city fires its police chief. In a letter to the Burien City Council, police officers have expressed “no confidence” in both ...

Burien author’s new book investigates his roots through music

It’s an exciting place to land after a worthwhile journey, one that carries the now Burien-based Álvarez from his hometown of Yakima through Boston, New Orleans, San Antonio, and the Tierra ...

Burien Deputy Mayor Kevin Schilling Is Bought and Paid For

Last month, Burien Toyota owners Dean and Mona Anderson donated $2,400–the maximum allowed amount for an individual and spouse–to deputy mayor Kevin Schilling, who is currently up for reelection.

Burien’s FREE Music in the Park returns Thursday, July 10 with weekly summer concerts at Lake Burien School Memorial Park

The City of Burien’s beloved Music in the Park concert series returns this summer, bringing live performances to Lake Burien ...