Kitten-killing suspect arrested in Burien, WA in 2025 pleads guilty

Devon Detweiler, the man accused in 2025 of killing three kittens and plotting to kill a person next, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree animal cruelty.

Burien, WA business owner uses surveillance to demand intersection fixes

A Burien business owner is urging city officials to address a dangerous intersection outside his building after capturing numerous vehicle collisions on his security cameras.

Business owner pushes for safety at Burien intersection
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A Burien business owner is urging city officials to improve pedestrian safety after his surveillance camera captured multiple dangerous collisions at the intersection of Southwest 152nd Street and 10th Avenue.

WA Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for drinking before House committee meeting

Washington state Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologized after admitting he drank alcohol before appearing at a House Appropriations Committee meeting, calling it a “serious mistake for many reasons."

Burien, WA cold weather shelter expected to hit capacity as temperatures fall

With a wintry mix of precipitation falling in parts of the Seattle metro area Tuesday, many of those experiencing homelessness were trying to figure out where they could go to stay warm overnight.

Driver, 18, killed after losing control on SR 509 in Burien, WA

An 18-year-old from Normandy Park died Sunday evening after losing control and striking two trees and a building.

Highline High School placed on lockdown after assault with weapon
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Highline High School in Burien was placed on lockdown after a student reportedly brought a gun to school and pistol whipped another student on Monday.

Three students arrested after gun-related fight prompts lockdown at Highline High School
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Highline High School in Burien was placed on lockdown after a fight in the parking lot left one student injured, possibly pistol-whipped, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.

Highline High School in Burien, WA placed on lockdown after student pistol whipped

Highline High School in Burien was placed on lockdown after reports of a person with a weapon inside the school, with one student possibly pistol whipped.

Sex offender wanted after cutting off GPS tracker in Burien, WA

Department of Corrections Officers in the NW Community Response Unit are asking for the public's help to find a wanted Level III sex offender.

Burien non-profit ramps up food aid amid SNAP benefit uncertainty
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A Burien non-profit launched a massive drive-through food giveaway with 71 pallets of supplies, increasing aid as local families face delays and cuts to federal SNAP benefits. The charity reported doubling its usual donation amount due to the growing need.

Burien animal shelter hit by vandals
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A Burien animal shelter is facing a setback after one of its key company vehicles was heavily vandalized. The vehicle's tires were slashed, and its windows and interior were destroyed.

Fire that destroyed historic Burien, WA house determined to be arson

A fire that broke out at Burien's Dottie Harper Park over the weekend was determined by officials to be arson, destroying the historic Dottie Harper House which used to stand there.

Man shot at Burien gas station
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Deputies are investigating a shooting at a gas station in Burien that left a man injured Wednesday morning.

7 arrested in western WA drug trafficking sting

Seven people were arrested in a drug trafficking sting in Western Washington early Thursday morning.

WA police using video games to train new recruits

In Washington, police recruits are using virtual reality headsets to get hands-on experience without even the classroom.

WA police recruits training with VR
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A test program with the Criminal Justice Training Commission is using virtual reality headsets to give officers hands-on experience without even leaving the classroom.

Burien, WA boutique owner says thieves stole gowns, jewelry, makeup

A Hispanic boutique owner in Burien says she’s out more than $6,000 after a group of women allegedly targeted her store several times over the past two years.

Burien bridal shop latest target of serial thieves after $6,000 loss
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A Burien bridal boutique owner is the latest victim in a string of thefts targeting Hispanic businesses, reporting a $6,000 loss in gowns, suits, and accessories to a group of women using "distraction" tactics.