Residents, parents, students & staff participate in School Safety meeting
Photos by Scott Schaefer In response to recent incidents of school violence, Highline Public Schools on Thursday night (April 19) held a Community Meeting on School Safety at the Highline High School Cafeteria. Around 100 or so people showed up, and the event was moderated by Rev. Lina Thompson of Lake Burien Presbyterian Church. Highline High students helped moderate questions posed to audience members, who participated via group discussions at tables. Spotted at the event were Burien City Councilmembers Krystal Marx and Nancy Tosta, along with Mayor Jimmy Matta, City Manager Brian Wilson, and several local police officers. All participated in the group discussions, ...
See your Highline Pirates play baseball at Safeco Field TONIGHT for FREE!
Story and Photos by Chelle Herbruger The Highline High Pirates are playing at Safeco Field TONIGHT – Friday, April 20, 2018! Gates open at 5 p.m., and the game starts at 6 p.m. against Nathan Hale. Come spend the evening in the Diamond Seats at the Safeco FOR FREE and support the Pirates, one of only 18 high school teams who earned the privilege to play in the Safe this spring. This team of mostly Senior Pirates have played together a long time, and it shows on the field. They work like a well-oiled machine, with clean turns and Ichiro-like throws to ...
City of Burien to increase police patrol emphasis, starting Thursday afternoon
Burien City Manager Brian Wilson – working with the Burien Police Department – announced on Thursday, April 19 that he has initiated a directed patrol emphasis. This effort will begin Thursday afternoon, the City said. "This plan increases police staffing levels with the goal of enhancing community safety and address resident and business concerns regarding community safety," the City added. This includes: Enhanced patrol staffing levels on all shifts. Directed patrol initiatives during patrol and overlap shifts. Enhanced police presence in our downtown area, school transition periods including Sylvester Middle School and Highline High School, neighborhoods and our multi-family housing complexes, and our ...
Machete/chain attack on Good Samaritan Wed. night sends one to hospital
A brutal assault – with a machete and a chain – took place near the 76 station located on SW 148th Street near 1st Ave South in Burien Wednesday night, April 18. Police say that at about 7:10 p.m., multiple 911 calls came in about an assault in progress near SW 148th Street and 1st Ave South. Deputies arrived and located two male suspects – ages 25 and 30 – who were taken into custody and booked into King County Jail. Here are the events as we know them: A transient male was outside on SW 148th Street when two intoxicated suspects ...
Men shoot at 13-year old student after trying to steal his backpack
Story & Photos by Aaron Wells A 13-year old boy was robbed of his backpack – then shot at – Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m., shortly after two nearby schools let out for the day. During the robbery, which occurred in the 15800 block of 1st Ave. S., at least one shot was fired. The victim was not injured and remained at the scene until his father arrived to pick him up. Police – including the Guardian One helicopter – were searching for the suspect vehicle, described as a red Toyota matrix with no plates. 1st Ave. S. was closed from S. 156th St. ...
Captain Theodore ‘Ted’ Boe selected to be Burien’s next Police Chief
City Manager Brian J. Wilson on Tuesday, April 17 selected Theodore 'Ted' Boe to be Burien’s next Police Chief. His first day will be May 1, and his annual salary will be $148,954. Chief Boe brings 18 years of experience with the King County Sheriff’s Office. He describes his approach as being focused on applying customer service philosophies to law enforcement. “Community engagement and relationship building are very important to me,” says Boe. “The diversity of the community is also a huge strength. Here, the community is small enough that people from different cultures feel part of the whole community. That is also ...
More airplane noise expected over Burien; Sheriff seeking ways to control crime
By Jack Mayne Returning and increased airplane noise over Burien is likely after the the Federal Aviation Administration claims that it can ignore potential environmental rules to permit more prop-jet planes to fly low over Burien A retired commercial pilot and former FAA inspector says such a move benefits wealthy corporations and imposes unnecessary penalties on Burien citizens. The Burien Council on Monday (April 16) was also told by the new King County Sheriff that she is working on shoring up her police agency to gird against an increase in violent crime. Her agency by contract furnishes the members of the Burien Police ...
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht speaks to City Council Monday night
[caption id="attachment_125581" align="aligncenter" width="490"] King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht attended the Burien City Council meeting Monday evening, addressing several questions surrounding gangs and youth-on-youth violence.[/caption] Story & Photos by Aaron Wells King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht attended the Burien City Council meeting Monday evening (April 16), addressing several questions surrounding gangs and youth-on-youth violence. “Recent events have made us reflect upon what we can do better, to make community members feel safer," Johanknecht said. "Since we spend a number of working hours within the city, in essence we become community members. The loss of any life is one too many.” Mayor Jimmy Matta differentiated ...
‘Taste of Burien’ winners announced
Discover Burien’s ‘Taste of Burien’ event – formerly known as ‘Burien Bites’ – was held at Merrill Gardens last Thursday, April 12, 2018. At this annual event, local restaurants offered up samples of food and drink for everyone to try, and this year it was held in one convenient location. Here are the winners: Best Dessert: Medzo Gelato Bar & Travel Cafe Best Drink: The Point Liquor and Eats Best Taste: Merrill Gardens Below are some photos courtesy Discover Burien: ABOUT DISCOVER BURIEN The Discover Burien Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation working on economic development, business recruitment & retention, education, promotion and marketing of ...
Free Disaster Preparedness Workshops coming to Burien starting April 30
The City of Burien is partnering with King County Emergency Management to bring free preparedness workshops to Burien residents, beginning Monday, April 30. The series of three workshops will provide basic... [Read more]
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Residents, parents, students & staff participate in School Safety meeting
Photos by Scott Schaefer In response to recent incidents of school violence, Highline Public Schools on Thursday night (April 19) held a Community Meeting on School Safety at the Highline... [Read more]
See your Highline Pirates play baseball at Safeco Field TONIGHT for FREE!
Story and Photos by Chelle Herbruger The Highline High Pirates are playing at Safeco Field TONIGHT – Friday, April 20, 2018! Gates open at 5 p.m., and the game starts at 6 p.m. against Nathan Hale. Come... [Read more]
Aviation High Asst. Principal Tremain Holloway will be Highline Co-Principal
Highline Public Schools announced on Thursday, April 19 that it has selected a co-principal for Highline High School. Tremain Holloway (pictured, above), currently serving as assistant principal at Raisbeck... [Read more]
City of Burien to increase police patrol emphasis, starting Thursday afternoon
Burien City Manager Brian Wilson – working with the Burien Police Department – announced on Thursday, April 19 that he has initiated a directed patrol emphasis. This effort will begin Thursday afternoon,... [Read more]
Third graders at Beverly Park Elementary put to test on dialing 9-1-1 Thursday
On Thursday, April 19, a third-grade class at Beverly Park Elementary in Burien celebrated National 9-1-1 Education Month by taking a course that may help them save a life. The course was a follow-up... [Read more]
Seattle Police Department trains at Burien’s Sunnydale School Thursday
Story & Photos by Aaron Wells Officers from the Seattle Police Department were training Thursday afternoon (April 19) at Sunnydale Elementary School, located at 15631 Des Moines Memorial Drive in... [Read more]
Deadline to take Highline Public Schools survey on school boundaries is Friday
Highline Public School district leaders and the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) recently hosted a design session for residents to review proposed alternative boundary maps, which were based... [Read more]
Community Meeting on Mary’s Place buying former Lakeside Milam is May 14
Local non-profit Mary’s Place – which provides housing for homeless women, children, and families – announced that they are exploring the purchase of the former Lakeside Milam Recovery Center... [Read more]
LETTER: An Open Letter to the Mayor, Council, City Manager & Police Chief
[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:] April 19, 2018 An Open Letter to The Honorable... [Read more]
Machete/chain attack on Good Samaritan Wed. night sends one to hospital
A brutal assault – with a machete and a chain – took place near the 76 station located on SW 148th Street near 1st Ave South in Burien Wednesday night, April 18. Police say that at about 7:10 p.m.,... [Read more]
Community Meeting on School Safety will be Thursday at Highline High
In response to recent incidents of school violence, Highline Public Schools announced that they will be initiating a conversation with the community around school safety, with a meeting set for Thursday,... [Read more]
Men shoot at 13-year old student after trying to steal his backpack
Story & Photos by Aaron Wells A 13-year old boy was robbed of his backpack – then shot at – Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m., shortly after two nearby schools let out for the day. During the robbery,... [Read more]
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Highline Special Needs PTA Meeting will be Thursday, April 19 at ERAC
The next meeting for the Highline Special Needs PTA will be this Thursday, April 19, 2018, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the ERAC Boardroom, 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW. This will be a General Membership Meeting. “Get... [Read more]
Captain Theodore ‘Ted’ Boe selected to be Burien’s next Police Chief
City Manager Brian J. Wilson on Tuesday, April 17 selected Theodore ‘Ted’ Boe to be Burien’s next Police Chief. His first day will be May 1, and his annual salary will be $148,954. Chief... [Read more]
More airplane noise expected over Burien; Sheriff seeking ways to control crime
By Jack Mayne Returning and increased airplane noise over Burien is likely after the the Federal Aviation Administration claims that it can ignore potential environmental rules to permit more prop-jet... [Read more]
Fundraiser Yard Sale for Highline High Track & Field Team is April 21-22
A fundraiser Yard Sale benefiting the Highline High School Track and Field Team will be held this weekend – Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on both days. For sale will... [Read more]
Starbucks closing all stores May 29 for racial-bias training
Starbucks announced on Tuesday (April 17) that it will be closing all its company-owned stores nationwide – including several in our area – on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 29 for racial-bias training. Training... [Read more]
Local students, teachers & others honored as King County Earth Heroes at School
Local students – as well as educators and other school employees – will be honored for their environmental stewardship at the King County Earth Heroes at School awards ceremony, to be held May 3 at... [Read more]
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King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht speaks to City Council Monday night
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht attended the Burien City Council meeting Monday evening, addressing several questions surrounding gangs and youth-on-youth violence. Story & Photos by Aaron Wells King... [Read more]
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