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King County Library System will increase operating hours by 18% starting February 27, 2022, allowing access seven days a week. Nearly all libraries will add a day of service, with extended hours on select days. KCLS aims to restore in-building services to pre-pandemic levels.
A man suffered multiple gunshot wounds in Burien early Tuesday morning, January 11, 2022. Police responded to a shooting report at approximately 5:30 a.m. and transported the victim to Harborview Medical Center; his condition remains unknown.
Burien City Council candidate Martin Barrett acknowledged his election loss in a Facebook and Nextdoor message, expressing disappointment in the election's outcome. With 98.7% of ballots counted, Barrett trails opponent Hugo Garcia by 6 percentage points, marking a significant shift from his initial lead on Election Night.
A power outage affected 6,694 customers in the Burien/West Seattle area early Sunday morning. Seattle City Light restored power by 11:36 a.m., but the cause of the outage remains undisclosed.
A woman attempted to kidnap a two-year-old boy at SeaTac’s Angle Lake Park on September 7, 2021. Tiffany Leigh Murdock, 27, faces charges of kidnapping after grabbing the child and assaulting his pregnant mother. Bail is set at $150,000 due to the serious nature of the allegations.
Seattle City Light will be conducting overhead fiberoptic cable replacements over State Routes 99 and 509, causing traffic disruptions on Friday, August 27, 2021. The Washington State Patrol will implement rolling slowdowns to ensure safety during the operation, with expected delays of up to 15 minutes. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and monitor real-time traffic updates.
US Marshals arrested Michael Jennings in Florida for his alleged involvement in a Burien man's kidnapping, robbery, and attempted murder. Jennings, who fled after a May 2021 incident, was apprehended following a tip and now faces extradition. The King County Sheriff’s Office thanked the US Marshals for their efforts in this case.
Grace Church is launching a 13-week GriefShare recovery program aimed at providing support to individuals dealing with grief, starting on August 28, 2021. The program will meet every Saturday until November 20, 2021, with a registration fee of $15 for a workbook. Interested participants can register online or contact local facilitator Barb for more information.
A meet and greet event for candidates running for Burien City Council is scheduled for July 14, 2021, at the Tin Room Bar & Theater. Organized by Danny House, the event will feature eight candidates but notably excludes current incumbents. This informal gathering aims to engage the community and allow voters to interact with the new candidates.
Burien will host its National Night Out on August 3, 2021, promoting community and police partnerships. Over 25 block parties are expected to strengthen neighborly connections. Residents must register by July 3 to participate and enter a drawing for a police or fire crew visit.