A 26-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Burien early Sunday morning around 4 a.m. at a parking lot near 15304 1st Ave S. The victim died from a gunshot wound to the neck and was transported to St. Anne Hospital. The King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating the homicide, and no arrests have been made. Authorities say the incident is contained and poses no public danger.
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified Marquise O. Johnson-Goldsmith, 26, as the victim killed in a shooting in Burien early Sunday. The coroner’s office confirmed the circumstances of his death. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact local authorities.
One person was killed in a shooting early Sunday, October 25, in the 15300 block of First Avenue South in Burien, according to Burien Police and King County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred in our community during early morning hours. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
Angelito Lalon Maki, 33, has been identified by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office as the victim of a deadly shooting in Burien that occurred early Friday. The incident also left another man wounded. The identification was made public on Monday, October 19.
Highline Public Schools reported a cybersecurity incident affecting personal information of some students and employees. Beginning October 26, Frontline will notify affected individuals, parents, and guardians directly. Affected people will receive two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
Highline Public Schools students and employees had personal information exposed in a cybersecurity incident affecting Frontline, a third-party company the district uses for hiring and professional development. The breach impacts families across the district, which serves Burien and surrounding communities. Affected individuals should monitor their information and watch for further updates from the school district about protective measures.
Four teenagers, including two 14-year-olds, were arrested earlier this month by Burien Police in connection with a suspected car theft ring operating at Angle Lake Transit Station in SeaTac. The arrests represent what police described as a major operation targeting vehicle thefts in the area that serves Burien residents and commuters.
The King County Sheriff’s Office is warning Burien residents about scam calls impersonating deputies claiming arrest warrants for missed jury duty. Scammers are using this threat to pressure people into making payments. If you receive such a call, hang up and contact the Sheriff’s Office directly—legitimate law enforcement never demands payment over the phone.
The U.S. Secret Service is actively working in the Seattle area through Joint Operation Pacific Northwest to combat card skimming, having found over 700 illegal devices at retailers, ATMs, and gas pumps since 2023. Nationwide card skimming losses exceed $1 billion, with criminals targeting government benefit recipients. The agency recommends Burien residents use contactless payments or chip readers instead of swiping, and inspect payment terminals for signs of tampering like glue residue or unusual protrusions.
Sno-Isle Libraries has compiled a comprehensive extreme weather resource guide covering hot weather, poor air quality, and cold weather preparedness. The guide directs South King County residents to cooling and warming centers (including local libraries), safety tips from the CDC and Washington State Department of Health, energy assistance programs, shelter information, and real-time alerts for power outages and road conditions. Many resources are available in multiple languages including Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
Western Washington is experiencing an unusually early flu surge weeks ahead of the typical season, with increased hospitalizations and deaths reported across the Puget Sound region. Public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and their communities as flu activity spreads earlier than normal this year.
Four teenagers—two 14-year-olds, a 16-year-old, and an 18-year-old—were arrested this month in connection with a car theft ring at Angle Lake Transit Station in SeaTac, according to Burien Police. The arrests followed a multi-week investigation by Sound Transit’s Special Emphasis Team and Burien deputies into targeted thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles from the station’s parking garage, which occurred on Saturday nights between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. The suspects face various charges including attempted vehicle theft, taking a motor vehicle without permission, and possessing a stolen vehicle.
WSDOT is closing multiple lanes and ramps across the region this week to complete pavement repairs, utility work, and maintenance before fall weather hits. Burien residents using southbound I-5 between SR 516 and S 272nd St. should expect minor backups from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly through Friday, Oct. 16, as crews install signs and remove temporary barriers for the SR 509 Completion Project. Additional closures affect I-5, I-90, SR 520, and other highways throughout King and Pierce counties.
Seattle and Redmond police have reported a surge in roofing scams targeting elderly homeowners since April 2025, with 22 victims losing nearly $932,000 in the Seattle area alone. Scammers use unsolicited door knocks, false damage claims, and pressure tactics to extract large payments without written contracts. The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington warns Puget Sound homeowners to verify L&I registration, demand written estimates, check reviews, and hire local, established contractors to protect themselves.
Daniel Couch, who attacked a King County Metro bus with a machete near the Chinatown International District in July, escaped from Electronic Home Detention at Sea Mar Turning Point Treatment Center on Saturday. His GPS monitoring device stopped transmitting approximately two hours after he left the facility. King County prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant and consider him dangerous to the community.
A new Sea-Tac Airport noise and air quality monitoring initiative is tracking ultrafine particle readings from three sites beneath flight paths, pulling data from the University of Washington, Puget Sound Clean Air, and NOAA. The project is still in development as organizers verify data, fill gaps, and refine how they’ll present the information to the public. This tracking effort could provide Burien residents—many of whom live under flight corridors—with better visibility into local air quality impacts from airport operations.
Fourteen-year-old Nyla Primeau has been missing from Woodinville since August 19. According to a missing person flyer, she has been spotted in West Seattle and may frequent areas south of Seattle, potentially including Burien. If you have information about Nyla’s whereabouts, contact local authorities immediately.
Washington State Department of Transportation announced that all northbound I-5 lanes over the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle could reopen in November, potentially easing traffic congestion on a major regional corridor. While the bridge is in Seattle, the reopening affects Burien commuters and residents who use I-5 for travel throughout the Puget Sound region.
Former King County Sheriff John Urquhart discussed school safety and gun violence prevention following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon on October 15, where three children and a teacher were killed. Speaking on KIRO Newsradio, Urquhart emphasized the need for stronger prevention efforts, community reporting of warning signs, and adequate police staffing in King County agencies—arguing that response time directly affects lives.
Washington’s winter crabbing season is opening Thursday in several Puget Sound marine areas, giving recreational crabbers the chance to get back on the water. This regional fishing opportunity affects residents throughout the greater Puget Sound area who enjoy crabbing as a seasonal activity. Check with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for specific area regulations and requirements before heading out.
Des Moines has launched a new air quality monitoring station to track ultrafine particles and pollutants from Sea-Tac Airport. While Des Moines is a neighboring city, this regional air quality effort affects Burien residents who live near the airport corridor and may experience similar pollution patterns. The monitor provides data that could influence broader South King County air quality discussions.
Washington’s Department of Agriculture will conduct its annual Spartina (cordgrass) eradication efforts from June 1 through November across state estuaries, including Puget Sound, Grays Harbor, and Willapa Bay. The invasive weed threatens salmon habitat, shellfish industries, and native ecosystems. The state has reduced infestations from over 9,000 acres in 2003 to 6.4 acres in 2025, though 60% of 202 infested sites remain.
Nearly 25 years after federal prosecutor Tom Wales was shot in his Queen Anne home in Seattle, investigators say the case remains active, not cold. Wales, a senior federal prosecutor and Harvard Law School graduate, was shot in his basement office around 10:40 p.m. and died the next day. The FBI, Seattle Police, Department of Justice, and King County Prosecutor’s Office continue working the case, with a $2.5 million reward available for information leading to an arrest.
Crime Stoppers is seeking information about the February 1, 2025 killing of 21-year-old Hamze Elmi in Federal Way, which occurred in his yard as he walked home from work. A masked suspect fired seven shots at Elmi, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Though video captured the suspect, investigators need community tips to solve the case. Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 anonymously, plus an additional $10,000 from the family—call (800) 222-TIPS.
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.
A hazmat situation at Kentridge High School in Kent on Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. left staff and students feeling ill. Puget Sound Fire evaluated nine patients, transporting two to the hospital as a precaution. Hazmat technicians confirmed the incident was isolated to one area, the source remains undetermined, and the building is safe to return to.
A $15,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest in a deadly shooting at Kitten’s Cabaret in Georgetown (Seattle). A 36-year-old security guard was killed and a 27-year-old woman was shot in the leg when multiple shots were fired from a vehicle in the parking lot. An anonymous donor contributed $14,000 to Crime Stoppers’ initial $1,000 reward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app.
Seattle’s Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project is entering final construction phases in Ballard, Fremont, Westlake, and North Seattle. The Seattle Department of Transportation says crews will complete finishing work including sidewalk repairs, landscaping restoration, sign installation, and pavement markings through summer and fall, with some nighttime work on Market Street and Leary Avenue expected in Ballard.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife issued an emergency closure on June 2 for salmon, steelhead, and game fish in the Snohomish Basin (which includes the Snohomish, Skykomish, and Snoqualmie rivers) to protect wild chinook salmon. Fewer than 3,500 wild chinook are forecasted to return to the basin in 2026, prompting the closure of key fishing areas including the mainstem Skykomish and Snoqualmie River below Snoqualmie Falls through summer and fall 2026.
A suspect in a Belltown gas station murder was arrested in Chicago by US Marshals. Micheal Fleming, who worked at the station for four years, is accused of shooting attendant Graeme Dobbeck four times on October 13. Sound Transit announced that reaching Ballard with light rail would cost $10 billion and wouldn’t open until 2042, while West Seattle Link is projected to open in 2035.
RE Sources compiled safety resources for summer swimming and seafood harvesting across Washington State. The guide covers beach advisories for monitored locations, toxic algae alerts, fish consumption limits for Puget Sound Marine Area 7, and shellfish closure updates. While applicable statewide, the content doesn’t directly address Burien-specific conditions or beaches.
A resident at Samish Crest Open Space in Whatcom County discovered an unattended campfire in September, prompting firefighters to respond. The incident highlights confusion around burn bans and campfire rules in urban-adjacent woods, though Samish Crest is located in Bellingham, not Burien. Wildfire prevention experts emphasize education and proper signage to reduce risks in dry conditions.
The Skagit Wildlife Area’s Island Unit near Conway is reopening to the public from October 17 through March 2027, coinciding with duck hunting season. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife warns visitors to exercise extreme caution due to ongoing estuary habitat restoration work that has created new hazards like soft mud, steep banks, and loose wood. Access is by boat only, and visitors should scout during daylight and understand tide conditions before visiting.
The City of Tacoma is seeking environmental permits for Street Initiative Package #40, a road construction project affecting multiple streets in Tacoma’s north and south neighborhoods. The work involves 4.85 acres of soil disturbance and will impact Titlow Lagoon Wetland and Puget Sound. The Washington State Department of Ecology is accepting public comments through 30 days after the final notice publication date.
An Auburn intersection will close for several weeks beginning Monday, October 12 for Sound Transit garage work. While Sound Transit serves the broader region including potential connections to Burien, this closure affects Auburn residents and commuters directly, not Burien’s local traffic or infrastructure.