Eagle Scout Riess Magee is building steps on eroded trail at Chelsea Park
Local resident Riess Magee is working on an Eagle Scout Project at Chelsea Park, installing steps on an eroded trail from the playground down to the soccer field below. Riess is from Troop #392 of Normandy Park, and all his hard work is totally voluntary, as part of his Eagle Project. His work will benefit the community to make it easier for people to walk from the play area down onto the field. He is building 27 steps, with a handrail. He started designing the project and collecting materials this past spring, and he is about 2 weeks away from completion. This ...
City Council told crime down slightly – but that was before a tragic shooting death
By Jack Mayne In a long and routine meeting Monday night (Sept. 17), the Burien City Council delved into many intricate changes in internal policy, and also heard that crime was a little bit down and Major crime in Burien was trending downward slightly by Police Chief Ted Boe. The Chief told the Council Monday night (his Aug. 31 report in The B-Town Blog here), and said that auto collisions are continuing to trend upward. But that optimism may have dimmed a bit with subsequent police issues Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday afternoon, a 51-year old woman was killed by a stray ...
UPDATE: Two teen gang members arrested in connection with tragic shooting
The King County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that two suspects – both teenage gang members – have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that tragically took the life of a 51-year old woman working in a chiropractic office in Burien Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 19. Police say that late Wednesday night, with information obtained by Detectives through interviews, they were able to identify the suspect vehicle, which they located in the 12200 block of Ambaum Blvd. SW, and two suspects were arrested as they were leaving the residence. The arrested suspects – both just 17-years old – are known ...
Hurry – the online registration for Sept. 30 Burien Brat Trot ends in one week!
Chase Bret the Brat on Sunday, Sept. 30 through the streets of Burien with a fast, fun and frivolous 5K run to benefit the students of Highline Public Schools! Stay after for Bavarian Fest, the best street party in town! If you have already registered for this event, thank you. We're looking forward to seeing you. If you've not yet registered, now is the time: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Online Registration Will Close in One Week The Burien Brat Trot is a flat and fast 5K and one mile race throughout the streets of Burien followed by Bavarian Fest, the best street party around! All day ...
BREAKING: Shooting kills woman working at Burien chiropractic office Wed.
BREAKING: A 51-year old woman was killed by a stray bullet in a shooting near SW 152nd Street and 1st Ave South in Burien Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2018. Police say that the 51-year-old female victim was working at the One Source Chiropractic office at 15217 1st Ave South when she was hit and killed by a stray bullet from the drive-by shooting. The four suspects – who are apparently still at large – were apparently shooting from an SUV and attempting to hit a male walking on the sidewalk, who was not hit. Highline High School, located about three blocks to the ...
Location of proposed hotel revealed; city seeking proposals from developers
The City of Burien is seeking proposals from hotel developers for the construction of a hotel on City-owned land in downtown Burien. The 1.3-acre undeveloped property is located on SW 150th between 1st and 4th Ave SW and is located just seven minutes from the arrivals and departures gates at Sea-Tac Airport (click image to view larger version): The roughly 54,000 square foot property is located within Burien’s downtown commercial zone, adjacent to the Burien Transit Center just east of the Chase Bank and planned Burien Transit Oriented Development (TOD). The vacant and cleared site is accessible from SW 150th Street, one ...
Burien Actors Theatre’s Script Club will meet this Thursday, Sept. 20
Burien Actors Theatre's Script Club took a month off, but it is back and bigger and better than ever before – it now meets twice a month, once during the day and once in the evening! BAT’s daytime script club next meets this Thursday Sept. 20, 2018, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Merrill Gardens in Burien at 15020 5th Ave SW. There is no fee to attend! What? You are not available in the middle of the day, even for the script club? Never fear. On its break BAT’s script club grew. Now there are two! BAT evening script club will meet for the first ...
Burien’s first-ever B-Town Fiesta will be this Sunday at Town Square Park
Hola, Burien! New to the Discover Burien annual event lineup is the 'B-Town Fiesta,' to be held this coming Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at Town Square Park. "Gather your friends, relatives and neighbors for an exciting afternoon in the corazón of it all!" This FREE EVENT is fun for all ages and will run from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. The live entertainment lineup features mariachi, karaoke, group performances, and more! Official Schedule: Noon / National Anthem by José Iñiguez 12:15 - 1:15 pm / Grupo Kumbia 1:30 - 2:30 / Alfredo Chavez y Los Directores 2:45 - 4:30 / Karaoke 4:45 - 5:45 ...
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Zombie Fest Northwest was fun, educational & scary
The 7th annual Zombie Fest Northwest was held at the Normandy Park Towne Center on Saturday, Sept. 15, and who knew that learning about disaster preparedness could be so fun...or scary? Zombies of all ages were everywhere, including pros from The Seattle Thrillers who performed – and taught – their awesome 'Thriller' dance to wannabe zombies. The purpose of this local, annual event – organized by Normandy Park City Councilmember Susan West – is to raise awareness about emergency and disaster preparedness, as well as to raise money for the Highline Schools Foundation, the Friends of Normandy Park Foundation 501(c)(3) and a local food ...
Seattle Southside Chamber: It is a wonderful thing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater thing to be a good neighbor
It is a wonderful thing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater thing to be a good neighbor. By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce It is a wonderful thing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater thing to be a good neighbor. National Good Neighbor Day was created in the early 1970s by Becky Mattson of Lakeside, Montana. In 1978, United States President Jimmy Carter issued Proclamation 4601: “As our Nation struggles to build friendship among the peoples of this world, we are mindful that the noblest human concern is concern for others. Understanding, ...
Eagle Scout Riess Magee is building steps on eroded trail at Chelsea Park
Local resident Riess Magee is working on an Eagle Scout Project at Chelsea Park, installing steps on an eroded trail from the playground down to the soccer field below. Riess is from Troop #392 of Normandy... [Read more]
City Council told crime down slightly – but that was before a tragic shooting death
By Jack Mayne In a long and routine meeting Monday night (Sept. 17), the Burien City Council delved into many intricate changes in internal policy, and also heard that crime was a little bit down and Major... [Read more]
UPDATE: City of Burien shares update on Power outage on 1st Ave South
A power outage on 1st Ave South is still affecting several businesses and intersections, and the City of Burien shared this update: Currently, the city has a generator powering the traffic signal at SW... [Read more]
UPDATE: Two teen gang members arrested in connection with tragic shooting
The King County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that two suspects – both teenage gang members – have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that tragically took the life of... [Read more]
Car stolen from Kennedy Catholic High School parking lot
A car was stolen on Monday (Sept. 17) right out of the Kennedy Catholic High School school parking lot in Burien, and police are seeking the public’s help. Reports are that a guy walked right... [Read more]
Hurry – the online registration for Sept. 30 Burien Brat Trot ends in one week!
Chase Bret the Brat on Sunday, Sept. 30 through the streets of Burien with a fast, fun and frivolous 5K run to benefit the students of Highline Public Schools! Stay after for Bavarian Fest, the best street... [Read more]
Power outage caused by digging knocks out electricity in Burien
A power outage caused by digging knocked out power to nearly 130 customers in Burien Thursday morning, Sept. 20. The outage in around 1st Ave South, and appears to start at SW 152nd Street on the south... [Read more]
Large fight injures police officer in Burien Tuesday night
A large fight – where seven or so subjects jumped a person and knocked them unconscious – also injured a police officer in Burien Tuesday night, Sept. 18. The fight broke out near SW 124th Street and... [Read more]
Next Highline Forum will include updates on SAMP & more at The Cove Sept. 26
The next Highline Forum will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Normandy Park Community Club, also known as The Cove. At the Forum, members will receive updates on the Sustainable... [Read more]
BREAKING: Shooting kills woman working at Burien chiropractic office Wed.
BREAKING: A 51-year old woman was killed by a stray bullet in a shooting near SW 152nd Street and 1st Ave South in Burien Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2018. Police say that the 51-year-old female victim... [Read more]
FREE Artists’ Networking, Elevator Speeches, Grants & more coming up
Some upcoming events for Burien Artists: Networking & Elevator Speeches for Artists presented by Artist Trust The elevator speech is often used in the business world. It’s based on the idea that... [Read more]
SoCo Culture’s ‘Engaging Trees’ Speaker Series kicks off tonight in Des Moines
SoCo Culture’s Engaging Trees Speaker Series, which explores the vital role of trees in our lives begins TONIGHT – Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 – in Des Moines. This free event will include a panel... [Read more]
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Location of proposed hotel revealed; city seeking proposals from developers
The City of Burien is seeking proposals from hotel developers for the construction of a hotel on City-owned land in downtown Burien. The 1.3-acre undeveloped property is located on SW 150th between 1st... [Read more]
Burien businesses invited to weigh in on potential ban of plastic bags Sept. 28
The Burien City Council is discussing a potential ban on single use plastics in the city because of concerns about the damaging effects of plastics in the natural environment. A roundtable discussion will... [Read more]
Burien Actors Theatre’s Script Club will meet this Thursday, Sept. 20
Burien Actors Theatre’s Script Club took a month off, but it is back and bigger and better than ever before – it now meets twice a month, once during the day and once in the evening! BAT’s... [Read more]
Burien’s first-ever B-Town Fiesta will be this Sunday at Town Square Park
Hola, Burien! New to the Discover Burien annual event lineup is the ‘B-Town Fiesta,’ to be held this coming Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at Town Square Park. “Gather your friends, relatives... [Read more]
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paintings & Installations wanted for window display
CALL FOR ARTISTS: WHAT: Paintings and Installation in the Agema office front window at the SE corner of SW 152nd Street and 9th Ave SW in Olde Burien. WHEN: Currently looking to feature one artist per... [Read more]
Port of Seattle expands its efforts to support Immigrants and Refugees
In celebration of National Citizenship Day, the Port of Seattle this week announced new partnerships with One America and World Relief to support local immigrant and refugee populations travelling through... [Read more]
FOLLOWUP: Bond buys new schools, paint, roofing & more
Highline Public Schools on Monday, Sept. 17 released the following status report on projects big and small voters approved in the Nov. 2016 Highline Public Schools bond: New Schools on Schedule Contractors... [Read more]
Dan the Sausageman nominated for county’s 2018 ‘Small Business of the Year’
Burien business Dan the Sausageman was nominated for the King County’s Executive’s Small Business of the Year for 2018. As if being named “Small Business of the Year” for Washington... [Read more]
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Zombie Fest Northwest was fun, educational & scary
The 7th annual Zombie Fest Northwest was held at the Normandy Park Towne Center on Saturday, Sept. 15, and who knew that learning about disaster preparedness could be so fun…or scary? Zombies... [Read more]
Seattle Southside Chamber: It is a wonderful thing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater thing to be a good neighbor
It is a wonderful thing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater thing to be a good neighbor. By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce It is a wonderful thing to... [Read more]
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