Burien, WA news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Burien, WA on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Ballots found in Seattle dumpster; request replacements. Also: Volunteers needed for Seahurst Park beach cleanup in Burien Saturday, October 24; King County Regional Housing Authority faces nearly $17 million deficit, explaining loss of unrecoverable funds. Weather: Mostly cloudy and cool today, 46–54°F with light winds and no rain expected.

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Headlines

Volunteers needed for Seahurst Park beach cleanup in Burien Saturday, October 24.B-Town Blog · Oct 20, 2:20 PM

News & local government

King County Regional Housing Authority faces nearly $17 million deficit, explaining loss of unrecoverable funds.KOMO · Oct 22, 5:17 PM · Around
King County eyeing tax hike amid Metro budget shortfall before new roads tax takes effect.The Center Square · Oct 22, 3:00 PM · Around
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson proposing less stringent building codes for home rebuilding.Seattle Red · Oct 22, 5:25 AM
Washington midterm ballots now available to all registered voters.The Spectator · Oct 21, 10:19 PM · Around

Safety & emergencies

USPS bins containing election ballots discovered in dumpsters at Seattle's Golden Gardens park.MyNorthwest.com · Oct 22, 6:00 PM · Around

Traffic & transport

King County Council Committee reviewing plan to replace Route 7 with RapidRide bus service.South Seattle Emerald · Oct 22, 7:00 AM · Around

Housing & real estate

King County green building over 25 years produced thousands of energy-efficient affordable housing units.DNRP Field Notes · Oct 22, 11:30 AM · Around

Community & volunteering

King County seeking public input on improving access to Seola Pond near White Center.The White Center Blog · Oct 22, 5:47 PM · Around

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