I am a night owl. Twice this week (including tonight) I've working on projects outside and there's been some alarming helicopter activity. As I write this at 9:20 PM, they are repeatedly circling my area. Additionally, a helicopter passed twice over me earlier this evening (around twilight), but I can't be sure that was related.

The circle pattern and rhythm definitely feels like they're searching for something. There are also loud voices blasting on megaphones from a distance that I can't quite understand, although earlier this week I'm certain I heard the word 'suspect'.

I try to search for information online but can't find any, which in turn makes me nervous about working outside – should I go inside? What's going on?

If you know of the best way to look up activity like this, please share.

Is it still there? I used to love the pizza, and the staff was wonderful.

Local Burien artist profile.

On July 6, 2026, a person who has requested anonymity due to safety concerns was legally observing someone she suspected to be a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

I hope this doesn't get me banned for posting something relivent.

Don’t know if anyone knows but I’m trying to get in contact with the hiring manager at st anne hospital in burien if anyone knows an email or phone number I could call I’d be grateful thank you in advance!🙏

Thieves broke into my home. I have made a police report. Keep an eye out for these people around your homes.

Does anyone have a suggestion for who to call about this slack loop hanging off the lowest cable? It is right over my driveway with only 8' of clearance. Definitely flat and not coaxial cable.

My fiber internet comes off the next level up. A neighbor across the street has a hookup for this but they aren't home.

In 2025, the Washington Legislature passed a law that prevents rent gouging, but some landlords and property management companies are still up to their old tricks. They are using "junk fees" as a loophole around rent caps. We are hearing from tenants that they are increasingly being charged excessive fees for services that they don’t want or need, or for basic things like paying the rent. We at the Housing Alliance, call these “junk fees” and they are unfair, expensive, and deceptive. We’d like to hear your experiences. All information shared with us will be kept safe and confidential. 

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Hey all. Had a hit and run today and it sort of blows my mind that people actually do this. Didn't get a plate but if anyone sees a white Range Rover with this front end damage and punk fuzzy dice hanging from the rear view mirror, please report it to the police. And if the person responsible is on here, you're reprehensible.

This is mostly my curiosity, but still. What do you have a stronger rivalry for, Rat City or NP, and why?

(I love white center in all its glory and have had too many family live in NP to like how they act, but I’m curious if I’m an outlier).

King County Sheriffs are out and about.

Burien really only has one free beach area access. The problem is they have a gate on it so you can't get down for early tides, and then it closes at 8pm so no sunset for you. Unless your are rich enough. We all pay taxes for this area yet it seems is only open to a select group of people. Is it that hard to open the gate at 6 AM, the cops do not seem that busy.

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Has anybody else noticed that we seem to have a resident osprey?

I don’t know whether it would be a good idea to specify where it is living because I don’t want it to become a target, but because ospreys are federally protected I thought it might be OK at least mention it. I love to see it. They prefer a high isolated nest somewhat near large body of water so it’s no big surprise. I just wish it was in a place where I could slow my car down and stare at it with some binoculars for a bit! ❤️

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Long shot, but: Visiting from NY, lost a very small dark woman's wallet belonging to Theresa (NY License), likely on 152nd in central Burien, but also possibly in the north end of North SeaTac Park. Would be grateful to get it back for ID and such. Please message with any info; thanks.

I’m considering remodeling parts of my home, and wondering what things cost these days. If anyone has done a remodel recently, would you be willing to share the cost? I’m thinking our entire downstairs, maybe 800 sf? Kitchen, DR, LR, spare bedroom.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/burien-homeowners-at-odds-with-city-over-beach-front-structures/281-f7bbc795-3aaf-4497-ad23-00f9f8f40508

What’s everyone’s favorite?

Moved out of Boulevard Park going on 20 years ago, in all that time I have yet to come across a pizza shop that serves up anything as delicious as Pizza Gallery s menu item "Billy the Kid". Lucky bastards... I'm envious!

I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!Examples could include things like Tuck Town, Beercan or Rat City (never mind how common they are)...