Burien Police arrested a burglary suspect earlier this week after locating them in a nearby park. The arrest followed a search involving additional deputies and a K9 unit. Details about the specific burglary, suspect identity, and park location were not provided in the available information.
Emergency repairs are underway on the SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge, creating significant detours for West Seattle and Burien commuters. The work directly impacts how residents travel through and between our communities. Check official transportation updates for alternate routes and expected timeline for repairs.
A suspected impaired driver was arrested late Monday, May 4 after a police pursuit on Ambaum Boulevard SW in Burien. The Burien Police Department responded to the incident, which involved a PIT (pursuit intervention technique) maneuver. The suspect was taken into custody following the traffic stop.
A Burien resident and business owner in Olde Burien has documented multiple crashes at a local intersection and is calling for safety improvements, including a possible roundabout. The City of Burien is reviewing the intersection in response to the documented incidents captured on the resident’s surveillance video.
Highline Public Schools has temporarily blocked access to Canvas, its learning management system, due to a security incident affecting the vendor. The issue stems from the vendor’s systems, not Highline’s infrastructure. This affects students and families in Burien and surrounding areas served by the district.
Highline College, which serves Burien students, was impacted by a nationwide ransomware attack on Canvas, the online learning platform used by many colleges. On Thursday, May 7, the cyberattack disrupted classes and communications, leaving students and faculty unable to access coursework and course materials. The attack affected Canvas users across the U.S., creating significant disruptions for local learners who depend on the platform.
A University of Washington study published in March 2026 detected a parasitic tapeworm called Echinococcus multilocularis in 37 of 100 coyotes surveyed in the Puget Sound region—the first confirmed presence of this parasite in wild hosts on the West Coast. The tapeworm can infect domestic dogs and humans, causing cancer-like cysts in the liver. Researchers recommend dog owners prevent infection through routine veterinary care, preventative medications, and keeping dogs from hunting or scavenging rodents.
King County drivers, including those in Burien, should prepare for significant traffic delays this weekend due to highway construction and lane closures on major routes across the region. The roadwork affects multiple highways on both sides of the county, so plan extra travel time if you’re heading out. Check real-time traffic updates before you go.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., simulating an aircraft accident as required by the FAA every three years. Multiple King County first responders will participate, and residents near the airport may notice emergency vehicles staging along S 188th Street and Starling Road, though flights and terminal operations won’t be affected.
Seattle-area drivers face major road closures this weekend as crews accelerate work before the FIFA World Cup. I-405 between Bellevue and Renton, Highway 520 eastbound, Highway 99 northbound, and light rail service between the airport and Rainier Beach will shut down from late Friday through early Monday. Meanwhile, hotel bookings for the World Cup remain below expectations, suggesting fewer visitors than anticipated.
WSDOT is warning Puget Sound drivers to expect significant traffic delays throughout May due to accelerated construction projects across the region. While the specific projects and affected highways aren’t detailed in this preview, Burien residents who commute through the greater Seattle area should plan for longer travel times and consider adjusting their routes during this period.
WSDOT is ramping up spring road projects across the region with multiple closures this week. In Des Moines, two left lanes of northbound I-5 near Orillia Road South will close daily from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for expansion joint repairs. Sound Transit’s 1 and 2 lines will also experience disruptions at Pinehurst Station starting Monday evening, affecting service to Lynnwood City Center. Other projects impact Lynnwood, Seattle, Suquamish, and White Pass areas.
Washington State Ferries is preparing for increased travel demand during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when Seattle will host six men’s soccer matches. WSF plans to keep 20 of its 21 vessels available, deploy extra crews and staff, and prioritize service on busy Central Puget Sound routes including Seattle-Bainbridge Island, Seattle-Bremerton, and Edmonds-Kingston. Residents using ferries during the June-July event should check the WSDOT app for schedules and real-time updates.
A 61-foot fin whale stranded on Samish Island Monday, May 4, and died Tuesday morning. Cascadia Research Collective performed a necropsy, finding the endangered young male showed signs of orca attack, fishing gear entanglement, and malnutrition, though no ship strike trauma. The incident adds to concerns about Pacific cetaceans, as 17 gray whales have stranded fatally in Washington in 2026 alone, mostly from Arctic food shortages linked to climate change.
Snohomish County, which includes Edmonds and Lynnwood, ranks as medium risk for radon gas exposure in the Puget Sound area. Counties closest to the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges have the highest radon risk. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that seeps through foundation cracks and can cause lung cancer if inhaled, especially for smokers. Washington State offers a detailed radon map by ZIP code to check risk levels in your area.
Six years after Connor Dassa Holland, 18, was shot and killed in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood on Mother’s Day 2020, his family is seeking tips to solve the cold case. Connor was fatally shot in front of his home around 10 p.m. while moving his mother’s car; a ring camera captured a black vehicle fleeing the scene. Crimestoppers and the family are offering a combined $3,700 reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with tips can call 800-222-TIPS anonymously.
Tukwila Police are investigating after human remains were discovered Tuesday, May 5, at a residence in the 14800 block of 42nd Ave South. While this is a neighboring city incident, South King County residents may want to stay informed about ongoing investigations in nearby communities.
A 51-year-old man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of assault by watercraft after allegedly running over another boater near Boston Harbor in Thurston County on May 3 around 9:30 p.m. The victim sustained serious injuries that may result in permanent disfigurement and was rescued by nearby boaters. The suspect was booked into Thurston County Jail, and the investigation is ongoing.
King County Wastewater Treatment is starting sewer pipe repairs near Lowman Beach in West Seattle, continuing work from a 2022 pipe break. Crews will rebuild 350 feet of damaged pipe under Beach Drive SW starting tomorrow, with one-lane alternating traffic and steel plates expected. The park will remain open during construction, with full road and park restoration scheduled for fall 2026.
My Edmonds News published an article examining radon levels in Edmonds, Lynnwood, and the greater Puget Sound area. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in homes and pose health risks. The article compares radon testing data across the region to help residents understand their exposure risk.
Seattle Police are searching for two men who burglarized the Watermark Tower in downtown Seattle on March 9, stealing computers, credit cards, and passports from businesses in the building at 1109 1st Avenue. Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. While this is regional news affecting the broader Puget Sound area, it doesn’t directly impact Burien residents or local services.
A Tacoma-based Christian school is facing foreclosure on its property at 2310 South 66th Street in Tacoma. The trustee’s sale is scheduled for May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Pierce County Superior Courthouse to recover approximately $1.63 million in unpaid principal, interest, and fees. The school has until May 4, 2026, to cure the default and stop the sale.
The Tukwila Police Department is searching for 78-year-old William H. Bicket, missing since March 18. While this story appears on B-Town Blog, it concerns a neighboring city’s case and doesn’t directly affect Burien residents unless you have information to share with Tukwila Police.
A foreclosure notice was published for a property at 7048 S Oakes Street in Tacoma. The trustee’s sale is scheduled for May 29, 2026, at the Pierce County Courthouse. Borrowers Nicole Wherley and Diane Wallace are in default on a mortgage with a principal of $178,550.52 and arrears of $24,148.56. Those facing foreclosure can contact the statewide hotline at 1-877-894-4663 for housing counseling and mediation assistance.