9-runs enough for Highline Bears to notch first win of season Saturday night
By Luke Olson It was an offense head coach Josh Evans has been waiting for – one he knew all season long that would be able to produce. After taking a 2-0 lead early in the bottom of the second, the Redmond Dudes would respond with five runs in the top of the third to push starter, Connor Bensen, out of the game. The way the offense has been going in games past, it looked as a comeback would be a lot more difficult. But, that was not the case on a house packed stadium on Saturday evening. The Highline Bears ...
UPDATE: Local Filmmaker gives Port of Seattle Commissioners an ‘Intermission’
Local attorney, activist and filmmaker Steve Edmiston took a break from his ongoing project – to brief the Port of Seattle Commissioners on the impact of aircraft operations on our communities – to talk to the Port Commissioners this week about film theory. In two minutes on Tuesday, June 12,, Edmiston referenced Aristotle’s teachings on story, great film quests from Star Wars to Saving Private Ryan, heroes from To Kill a Mockingbird and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and villains from a James Bond movie. His purpose? To make sure the Commissioners recall that he’s making a film, that “in our film, ...
Early bird registration for the 2018 Burien Brat Trot is now open!
Chase Bret the Brat through the streets of Burien with this fast, fun and frivolous 5K run – coming Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 – to benefit the students of Highline Public Schools! Stay after for Bavarian Fest, the best street party in town! Race Registration is OPEN NOW: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Sign up soon to take advantage of early registration rates! The Burien Brat Trot is a flat and fast 5K and one mile race throughout the streets of Burien followed by a Bavarian Fest, the best street party around! All day long on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 enjoy an Oktoberfest style party complete with ...
Burien’s new ‘Great Day of Play’ will be at Moshier Field on Saturday, June 30
Burien’s new – and FREE – ‘Great Day of Play’ will be held on Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join in and have FUN at the Great Day of Play, featuring: Touch-A-Truck Field of inflatables Sports activities Food trucks Hands-on art at the Moshier Art Center! All ages are invited to this new, FREE event! WHAT: 'GREAT DAY OF PLAY!' – SUMMER IS HERE... LET’S GET OUT AND PLAY! WHERE: Moshier Fields and Art Center, 430 S. 156th Street (map below) WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more info: 206-988-3700 www.burienwa.gov/burienplay
‘Active shooter’ shoots, hits 4 cars on SR 509 in Burien/SeaTac Wed. afternoon
By Scott Schaefer A huge police turnout on and around SR 509 near where south Burien meets the SeaTac City limits was in response to an 'active shooter' who shot and hit four vehicles on the freeway Wednesday afternoon, June 13. The Washington State Patrol said that shots were fired on the freeway around 1:30 p.m., and that four vehicles traveling southbound were hit by a shooter who may have been hiding in the trees. Despite some dramatic damage to vehicles – including one large bullet hole in a driver's side window – there were no injuries. Renton SWAT team along with King County ...
Highline High School Alumni Foundation awards over $67,000 in scholarships
[caption id="attachment_128091" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Front Row, L-R Noel Rodriguez, Tramy Nguyen, Kim Ha, Haylee Beckham, Caitlynn Rahal Middle Row, L-R Valerie Tran, Emmanuel Cruz Soria, Maria Arevalo Martinez, Minh Tu Huynh, Christine Nguyen, Michelle Lopez, Cathy Nguyen, Dennise Lopez Sanchez, Tsion Hailu Back Row L-R Cesar Lopez, Ingrid Perce, Christian Hagler, Anita Chung, Nghi Lam, Erendira Mercado, Precious Gonzalez, Leann Barnes Not present: Daniel Villalon-Tinoco[/caption] By Shelley Voie Special for The B-Town Blog On Sunday evening, June 10, the Highline High School Alumni Foundation awarded over $67,000 in scholarships to 23 graduating seniors of Highline High School. Families, alumni, staff, and honorees celebrated ...
VIDEO: Mayor Jimmy Matta speaks at Chamber’s ‘State of Our Cities’ luncheon
On Friday, June 8, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce held its annual 'State of Our Cities' membership luncheon, with guest speakers from five regional cities, including Burien Mayor Jimmy Matta. Download a PDF of Matta's PowerPoint here, and watch his speech below (running time 4:49): [embed]https://youtu.be/n75BrBVkmMM[/embed] And here's full video of the event as broadcast live on our Facebook page ("Like" us here to get alerts for other live videos) – with speeches from Tukwila Council President Verna Seal, SeaTac Mayor Michael Siefkes, Normandy Park Mayor Jonathan Chicquette, Des Moines Mayor Matt Pina and Matta, as well as a post-speech Q & ...
Highline Public Schools graduating seniors celebrate with Russell Wilson
On Friday (June 8), Highline Public Schools threw a long-bomb touchdown of a party for graduating seniors, who jammed the Museum of Flight in Tukwila to celebrate their milestone with none other than Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Flanked by aircraft, the students high-fived @DangeRussWilson as he exited a 787 and made his way to the stage. Students heard positive, powerful messages from Wilson, as well as from Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden, retired NASA astronaut Dorothy “Dottie” Metcalf-Lindenberger and Highline Superintendent Susan Enfield. Then 13 outstanding seniors were surprised with college scholarships presented by Alaska Airlines and its “Chief Football ...
PHOTOS: Sailboat, container ship drift by Burien at sunset
Courtesy Elston Hill: "Thursday night, June 7, a sailboat and a container ship drifted by Burien. "In the evening and at night the container ship emits a very audible growlng sound from the engines. "And finally a sunset last night." Click images to view larger version/slideshow:
SoCoCulture and local Artist team up to document culturally significant trees
Artist Katherine Wimble Fox and the South King County Cultural Coalition (SoCoCulture) announced this week an open call to the public to contribute to the crowd-sourced, online, interactive Forest for the Trees Storymap. Participants locate their favorite tree(s) on a map and upload an image and story of their tree(s). Forest for the Trees is meant to inspire stewardship and awareness of our tree neighbors, attunement to nature, community sharing, and attachment to place. It will also become a record of the social value of trees in South King County communities. This mapping project is funded by a Tech Specific artist grant from 4Culture. It is a component ...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Realty welcomes Brittany Robinson
From Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty: Brittany Robinson was born and raised in the greater Seattle area, she has watched the market and has been fascinated with real... [Read more]
9-runs enough for Highline Bears to notch first win of season Saturday night
By Luke Olson It was an offense head coach Josh Evans has been waiting for – one he knew all season long that would be able to produce. After taking a 2-0 lead early in the bottom of the second, the... [Read more]
Police seeking public’s help regarding motel clerk murder in SeaTac
The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help regarding the murder of a motel clerk in SeaTac on Friday night, June 15. Police say that at approximately 11:15 p.m. Friday, the... [Read more]
Offense struggles as North Sound Emeralds blank Highline Bears, 3-0
By Luke Olson It was not long ago head coach Josh Evans would make his case that reliever A.J. Palmer could possibly get some starts for the Highline Bears in the near future after an impressive performance... [Read more]
40-year old motel clerk shot and killed in SeaTac Friday night
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: The King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a 40-year old male motel clerk was shot and killed in the 20600 block of International Blvd. in SeaTac Friday... [Read more]
UPDATE: Local Filmmaker gives Port of Seattle Commissioners an ‘Intermission’
Local attorney, activist and filmmaker Steve Edmiston took a break from his ongoing project – to brief the Port of Seattle Commissioners on the impact of aircraft operations on our communities – to... [Read more]
Hotel development, finances, human services on Monday Council agenda
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting is an update on hotel development – including suggested locations – along with a report from the Human Services Commission, amending... [Read more]
VIDEO: Recognize these vandals? They destroyed a tree outside Hot Feet Fitness
Until last Sunday evening, June 10, Hot Feet Fitness in Burien had been nurturing a beautiful Japanese Red Leaf Maple tree. But that night, some young people driving a 4-door sedan (WA state license #BJC0375... [Read more]
Burien Arts will be serving up delicious Strawberry Shortcake all weekend!
When you’re strolling through Strawberry Days in Burien this weekend, don’t forget to visit our friends at Burien Arts’ booth for the most delicious old fashioned shortcake and lemonade! Their... [Read more]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Open Houses: Burien, Normandy Park, West Seattle, Phinney Ridge
Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding four great Open Houses this weekend! The first is a move-in ready Rambler in Burien’s quiet Blakley Manor... [Read more]
Washington State Patrol seeking public’s help on Wed. SR 509 shooting
At approximately 1:42 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications began receiving 911 calls from individuals stating that their vehicles had been struck by gunfire (read... [Read more]
Early bird registration for the 2018 Burien Brat Trot is now open!
Chase Bret the Brat through the streets of Burien with this fast, fun and frivolous 5K run – coming Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 – to benefit the students of Highline Public Schools! Stay after for Bavarian... [Read more]
Bradley McDougald ready to take either safety position for Seahawks
By Luke Olson The Seahawks front office made it a top priority this offseason to sign Safety Bradley McDougald by retaining him for three more years. He stepped in when needed with injuries coming to... [Read more]
Navos will merge with Community Psychiatric Clinic
Local non-profit Navos and Community Psychiatric Clinic (CPC) on Thursday (June 14) announced that they planned to merge, allowing them to increase access to urgently needed behavioral health services... [Read more]
Burien’s new ‘Great Day of Play’ will be at Moshier Field on Saturday, June 30
Burien’s new – and FREE – ‘Great Day of Play’ will be held on Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join in and have FUN at the Great Day of Play, featuring: Touch-A-Truck Field of inflatables Sports... [Read more]
Blood Drive will be held at Burien Community Center on Thursday, June 21
A Blood Drive will be held at the Burien Community Center on Thursday, June 21. 45 minutes of your time donating blood can potentially save up to 3 lives. Donations of all 8 blood types are needed daily. WHEN:... [Read more]
Highline Bears’ first-ever Bobblehead Night is this Saturday with Buntly!
The Highline Bears will be holding their first-ever Bobblehead Night this Saturday, June 16 when they take on the Redmond Dudes at Mel Olsen Stadium in White Center. And the collectible Bobblehead will... [Read more]
Sustainable Airport Master Plan Open House is at South Seattle College Thurs.
The Port of Seattle will be holding its next Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Open House and Presentation at South Seattle College this Thursday, June 14, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. This is one of two... [Read more]
Highline Bears bats go quiet against Walla Walla Sweets in non-league matchup
By Luke Olson It’s hard for teams to win ball games when not many hits nor walks are registered for them. It’s even harder when you give away a total of eight free passes on walks to the opposing... [Read more]
‘Active shooter’ shoots, hits 4 cars on SR 509 in Burien/SeaTac Wed. afternoon
By Scott Schaefer A huge police turnout on and around SR 509 near where south Burien meets the SeaTac City limits was in response to an ‘active shooter’ who shot and hit four vehicles on the... [Read more]
LETTER: Someone destroyed 12 Lois Schipper for State Senate campaign signs
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Dear Editor: As happened last week in... [Read more]
Highline High School Alumni Foundation awards over $67,000 in scholarships
On Sunday evening, June 10, the Highline High School Alumni Foundation awarded over $67,000 in scholarships to 23 graduating seniors of Highline High School…
Watchdog group recommends changes to King County Sheriff’s Office policy
A report presented on Tuesday (June 12) by the King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) calls for policy changes related to how the King County Sheriff’s Office presents information to... [Read more]
Kick-off Strawberry Days weekend with Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Saturday
Kick-off Strawberry Days weekend this Saturday, June 16, 2018, with the annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. – Noon at the Burien Fire Station. On the menu: Pancakes Black Forest Ham Strawberries Orange... [Read more]
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