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MISSING: Have you seen Ruth Jones? She's missing in Burien and was last seen near Munro Manor apartments

Burien Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman who was last seen at her apartment near the Des Moines Memorial Drive exit off SR 518, authorities said. Ruth Jones was reported missing after a family member went to check on her apartment at Munro Manor (map below) and found the door open and Jones gone. Police have issued a missing persons report under case number C25038478. Family members say Jones has mental health issu…Burien · Burien Read Article

The List: Treat Cookies' Chelsey Hancock and Monica Barret

At their bakeshop in Burien, the mother-daughter duo is passionate about sharing their confectionary creations with their community.Burien · Burien Read Article

Burien housing debate intensifies after hot mic incident from newly-elected city councilmember

Newly-elected Burien City Councilmember Rocco DeVito apologized last week after comments he made were picked up on a hot microphone during the Dec. 10 Burien Planning Commission meeting. The incident prompted public discussion about tone, transparency, and the ongoing debate over zoning and housing growth in the city. DeVito’s comment (“That’s right Hayden…f@# those rich people!“) was heard during a meeting conducted with both in-person and Zoom…Burien · Burien Read Article

Man accused of felony assault arrested after jumping from second story window in Burien

A man was arrested earlier this week after Burien deputies responded to a report of a violent domestic assault and later learned the suspect was wanted on three outstanding felony warrants, according to the Burien Police Department. Officers were dispatched to an apartment following a report of a physical altercation between an adult couple. When they arrived, police said the suspect slammed the door in their faces and retreated inside the apart…Burien · Burien Read Article

Spokane Indian Housing Authority Acquires 201-Unit Cambridge Square Apartments in Burien for $45.1MM

Cambridge Square, a 201-unit apartment complex in Burien, has sold for just over $45.1 million, or about $224,378 per unit, in its first ownership change since the property was built in 1968, according to industry reports. The seller of the property at 455 S. 156th Street was Henry H. Ketcham Lumber Co., along with several related family LLCs. Ketcham appears to have been the original developer of the Tudor-revival style property, possibly partn…Property · Burien Read Article

Rotary Club of Burien/White Center honors final 2025 Students of the Month from local high schools

The Rotary Club of Burien/White Center has named six students from three area high schools as its final Students of the Month for 2025, recognizing academic achievement and community involvement. Honorees represent Highline High School, Evergreen High School and Kennedy Catholic High School. The Rotary program highlights students who demonstrate leadership, service and commitment to their schools and communities. The Rotary Club said this group …Burien · Burien Read Article

Lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 509 and SR 516 in south King County continue next week

Drivers in parts of Burien, SeaTac, Des Moines and Kent should expect continued lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 509 and SR 516 from Monday through early Wednesday, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Ramp closures on I-5 will allow crews to continue building noise walls. Lane closures on SR 516 will allow crews to perform utility work. Lane and ramp closures on SR 509 will allow crews to install signage. Thi…Burien · Burien Read Article

Diesel fuel spill at St. Anne Hospital prompts response and road closure near Sylvester Middle School Friday morning

A diesel generator fuel spill at St. Anne Hospital in Burien prompted an emergency response and road closure Friday morning, Dec. 19, according to King County Fire District No. 2. Fire officials told The B-Town Blog that the hazmat incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. at St. Anne Hospital on Sylvester Road SW, across the street from Sylvester Middle School. Early dispatch calls incorrectly listed the school as the incident location, but resp…Burien · Burien Read Article

Burien Police arrest robbery suspects after victim tracks stolen phone

Burien Police arrested two robbery suspects Wednesday night, Dec. 17, 2025 after a victim tracked his stolen phone using a location app, leading deputies to the suspects a short distance from the crime scene. Police said that deputies were flagged down around 10 p.m. Wednesday night at the Burien Precinct 4 station by a man reporting he had just been robbed. The victim told officers he was struck in the face and his phone was taken by force. Pol…Burien · Burien Read Article

Skagit Valley College women's basketball team defeats Highline

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BURIEN — The Skagit Valley College women's basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak Wednesday by beating Highline 62-45 in a nonconference game.Basketball · Burien Read Article

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MISSING: Have you seen Ruth Jones? She's missing in Burien and was last seen near Munro Manor apartments

The List: Treat Cookies' Chelsey Hancock and Monica Barret

Burien housing debate intensifies after hot mic incident from newly-elected city councilmember

Man accused of felony assault arrested after jumping from second story window in Burien

Spokane Indian Housing Authority Acquires 201-Unit Cambridge Square Apartments in Burien for $45.1MM

Rotary Club of Burien/White Center honors final 2025 Students of the Month from local high schools

Lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 509 and SR 516 in south King County continue next week

Diesel fuel spill at St. Anne Hospital prompts response and road closure near Sylvester Middle School Friday morning

Burien Police arrest robbery suspects after victim tracks stolen phone

Skagit Valley College women's basketball team defeats Highline

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MISSING: Have you seen Ruth Jones? She's missing in Burien and was last seen near Munro Manor apartments

The List: Treat Cookies' Chelsey Hancock and Monica Barret

Burien housing debate intensifies after hot mic incident from newly-elected city councilmember

Man accused of felony assault arrested after jumping from second story window in Burien

Spokane Indian Housing Authority Acquires 201-Unit Cambridge Square Apartments in Burien for $45.1MM

Rotary Club of Burien/White Center honors final 2025 Students of the Month from local high schools

Lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 509 and SR 516 in south King County continue next week

Diesel fuel spill at St. Anne Hospital prompts response and road closure near Sylvester Middle School Friday morning

Burien Police arrest robbery suspects after victim tracks stolen phone

Skagit Valley College women's basketball team defeats Highline

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