VIDEO: Vintage ‘Miss Burien’ hydroplane returns to the water at Lake Chelan

At one time – in the 1950s-60s – the city of Burien had its very own mascot hydroplane – the aptly-named 'Miss Burien.' She never won a race, but for a scrappy boat with a relatively low budget, she was pretty competitive, and certainly helped increase the profile of our little town. The restored, vintage U-4 hydroplane recently ran on Lake Chelan as part of the annual 'Mahogany & Merlot' event Oct. 5-7, 2018: MISS BURIEN AT LAKE CHELAN, WA from john maio on Vimeo. The story of this much-loved and historic boat goes back to the late 1950s, and involves an organization called ...

Suz Muse: I miss those neighbors

By Suzanne Greive I had an elderly neighbor that I wanted to befriend. Although every time I tried, he turned away. I would wave and he would walk away. I would say hello and he would not reply. Finally, after several years of this, I decided I was going to make him be my friend. I am also a hobby beekeeper so I took a jar of honey over and knocked on his door. He opened the door and lit up with a friendly smile. I found out that he couldn’t hear or see very well. I learned a lesson that ...

Vision 20/20 – Burien’s biggest Art Party – is set for Saturday, Nov. 17

Doors to the Burien Community Center open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 for Vision 20/20 – Burien’s biggest annual art party and auction. This event is hosted by the Burien Arts Association, will be feature art, music, food, wine and fun. Admission is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated to help fund the Burien Arts Association’s programs throughout the year. Forty-six artists have each crafted nine 8”x 8” artworks for sale at a very affordable $40 per panel. The artworks make perfect gifts for the holidays. Browse the displays and note your favorites. The frenzy happens when the bell rings. That’s your ...

Burien Actors Theatre’s holiday comedy Handle with Care opens Nov. 23

Burien Actors Theatre’s new production of Handle with Care – a "delightfully fresh holiday comedy dusted with magic and brimming with romance," will open on Friday, Nov. 23. This Northwest premiere comes from the writer of BAT’s hit production last spring of Church & State. Performances will run through Dec. 16. The Burien Actors Theatre production, written by Jason Odell Williams, features specialty drinks themed to the show and plenty of free on-site parking, plus an opening night party. “HANDLE WITH CARE” Ayelet, a young Israeli woman with little command of English, reluctantly travels with her grandmother to America at Christmastime. Circumstances both hilarious and ...

Trespasser eludes police, paddles around Lake Burien in kayak Wednesday

If you saw/heard a lot of police activity around the Lake Burien area on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 7, here's what we know (as of 3:54 p.m.): Police responded to a trespassing call about a male subject in a backyard of a house in the 1600 block of SW 156th Street (map below). The man was bleeding, and police say he was making strange statements that lead them to believe he may have assaulted someone. He then ran through blackberry bushes and apparently decided to go swimming in the lake, before getting into a kayak. He also donned a life jacket. King County Sheriff's ...

Fundraiser has started for Joan McGilton Rock Memorial Project at Seahurst

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Former Burien Mayor and Councilmember Joan McGilton wielded some very large scissors to cut the ribbon at Seahurst Park Beach on Sept. 12, 2014. Photo by Scott Schaefer.[/caption] A group of friends and fellow community leaders have come together to honor longtime former Burien Councilmember and Mayor Joan McGilton's legacy at Seahurst Park with a memorial rock and plaque. McGilton, who served on the City Council for 12 years, with six as Mayor, passed away in July, 2017. The memorial will commemorate her unique and essential leadership in the master planning and funding for the restoration of the beach at ...

ELECTION RESULTS: Nguyen, Jayapal, Cantwell all winning easily

The first round of results for Tuesday's General Election are in, and here are the early returns: CANDIDATES Legislative District 34 State Senator: Joe Nguyen (Prefers Democratic Party): 27,440 • 57.39% Shannon Braddock (Prefers Democratic Party): 20,373 • 42.61% Total Votes (not including write-ins): 47,813 Congressional District 7 U.S. Representative (statewide results): Pramila Jayapal (Prefers Democratic Party): 224,351 • 83.38% Craig Keller (Prefers Republican Party): 44,732 • 16.62% Total Votes (not including write-ins): 251,441 United States U.S. Senator (statewide results): Maria Cantwell (Prefers Democratic Party): 985,771 • 60.49% Susan Hutchison (Prefers Republican Party): 643,866 • 39.51% Total Votes (not including write-ins): 654,499 Legislative District 33 State Representative Pos. ...

‘The Maury Island Incident’ Mural has found a new home – in Des Moines

During the filming of the award-winning film "The Maury Island Incident," a local artist named Nancy Pahl was commissioned by Executive Producer John White to create a mural that visually described the historic local 1947 UFO story. The movie was filmed in Olde Burien, Des Moines, Tukwila and off the shores of Maury Island (the full film can be viewed online here); here's a trailer: [embed]https://youtu.be/FurQ7MEGSTE[/embed] The mural, which was located on the east side of a building at 901 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien, has been used by many UFO buffs around the world to describe what happened – an historic ...

Burien Council rejects move to have new inspections of Fox Cove apartments

By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council again considered on Monday night (Nov. 5) what to do to help residents of the Fox Cove apartments (located at 149 SW 160th Street), who are under eviction notices that means they have to be out of the buildings by the end of the month. After a long discussion and then a nearly 50-minute private session to discuss legal strategy, the council decided by a 5 to 2 vote not to send city inspectors to the Fox Cove apartments, after Councilmember Pedro Olguin wanted to do inspections of the property. Efforts unsuccessful Olguin said previous efforts ...

ART: See ‘Portraits of Puget,’ by our former Intern Bryan Shickley

Former South King Media Intern Bryan Shickley has been creating 'Portraits of Puget,' some samples of which he is sharing with us. Bryan was a student at Burien's Big Picture High School, and he interned for us for three or so years, starting in 2011 (view his previous blog work here). Since graduating, this talented young man earned a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis on Fine Art and Animation from Evergreen College. In our humble opinion, Bryan's skills have improved exponentially, very near the level of Disney/Pixar quality (for comparison, check out his first Art we posted on Jan. 3, 2011). Most recently, ...

Gang unit, housing, homeless services & transportation part of new county budget

Burien will see an increased focus on reducing gang violence and creating greater access to community services as part of the $11.7 billion 2019-2020 County Budget unanimously adopted by the King County... [Read more]

Former SeaTac Mayor Siefkes disbarred in WA; can’t practice law anywhere in U.S.

From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: By Jack Mayne Former SeaTac Mayor Michael Siefkes can never again practice law in Washington state, or seek a law license in any other state in the nation following... [Read more]

Volunteers needed to help United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation

Volunteers are needed to help United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign: United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign has been proudly assisting low- and middle-income... [Read more]

Wines for Thanksgiving at Tin Room Bar Wine Tasting this Thursday

From Advertiser The Tin Room Bar & Theater: Wines for Thanksgiving coming this Thursday! With Paul Wagner. Come join us & find your Holiday Wine Pairing. Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 5 – 7... [Read more]

Outage knocks out power to over 5,800 customers in Burien Sunday night

An outage knocked out power to over 5,800 customers in Burien Sunday night, Nov. 12, at around 10:20 p.m. The outage was a bit scattered, and included areas like North Burien, Seahurst, downtown, Three... [Read more]

VIDEO: Vintage ‘Miss Burien’ hydroplane returns to the water at Lake Chelan

At one time – in the 1950s-60s – the city of Burien had its very own mascot hydroplane – the aptly-named ‘Miss Burien.’ She never won a race, but for a scrappy boat with a relatively... [Read more]

Suz Muse: I miss those neighbors

By Suzanne Greive I had an elderly neighbor that I wanted to befriend. Although every time I tried, he turned away. I would wave and he would walk away. I would say hello and he would not reply. Finally,... [Read more]

Donors needed for Blood Drive at Burien Community Center on Friday, Nov. 16

Donors are needed for a Blood Drive coming to the Burien Community Center on Friday, Nov. 16: “Thank you to the 1 donor already signed up! We still have 34 available appointments to fill! Ask a friend... [Read more]

Vision 20/20 – Burien’s biggest Art Party – is set for Saturday, Nov. 17

Doors to the Burien Community Center open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 for Vision 20/20 – Burien’s biggest annual art party and auction. This event is hosted by the Burien Arts Association, will... [Read more]

Port begins pilot program to allow visitors past security at Sea-Tac Airport

Remember the good ol’ days when you could wave goodbye at the airport gate as someone boarded a plane? Or you could welcome them with a hug at the gate of a domestic flight? Or grab a bite to eat... [Read more]

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Realty Open Houses: New Burien, Seahurst Condo, Burien Cottage, Des Moines, Tukwila, West Seattle

Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding 10 great Open Houses this weekend! The first Open House is brand new that has contemporary style and a spacious... [Read more]

Burien Actors Theatre’s holiday comedy Handle with Care opens Nov. 23

Burien Actors Theatre’s new production of Handle with Care – a “delightfully fresh holiday comedy dusted with magic and brimming with romance,” will open on Friday, Nov. 23. This Northwest... [Read more]

City of Burien receives three proposals from developers for new hotel

Three hotel developers this week submitted proposals to the City of Burien construct a hotel on city-owned land downtown. The 1.3-acre proposed undeveloped property is located on SW 150th Street between... [Read more]

REMINDER: Volunteers needed for Walker Preserve Work Party on Nov. 17

Volunteers are needed to join friends and neighbors on Saturday, Nov. 17, to help protect and restore Walker Preserve. This will be the final volunteer event of the year at this location. “Join us... [Read more]

Para Los Niños’ Annual Gala grosses $57,000, surpassing last year’s fundraiser

Para Los Niños’ Annual Gala raised a gross amount of $57,600, which surpasses last year’s results. “All of this I do for my children and my community.” – Sandra Simarra Organizers... [Read more]

Trespasser eludes police, paddles around Lake Burien in kayak Wednesday

If you saw/heard a lot of police activity around the Lake Burien area on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 7, here’s what we know (as of 3:54 p.m.): Police responded to a trespassing call about a male subject... [Read more]

Fundraiser has started for Joan McGilton Rock Memorial Project at Seahurst

A group of friends and fellow community leaders have come together to honor longtime former Burien Councilmember and Mayor Joan McGilton’s legacy at Seahurst Park with a memorial rock and plaque…

Holiday excitement is Blooming at Zenith Holland Gardens – come and see!

Our friends at Zenith Holland Gardens are ready to help you celebrate the holidays with classes, special events and all the best in trees, plants, gifts and decor to make your home and garden merry and... [Read more]

Launch Party for Burien Youth Council will be at Community Center this Friday

A Launch Party for the new Burien Youth Council will be held at the Burien Community Center this Friday, Nov. 9, starting at 4 p.m.: Are you ready to get involved within the community and make a difference? Then... [Read more]