Council adopts study of landlord-tenant issues, safe & affordable housing
By Jack Mayne After a parade of people protested the issue of forcing occupants of the Fox Cove apartments to vacate for a new owner to upgrade the slum-like building, the Council on Monday night (Oct. 15) adopted Councilmembers Lucy Krakowiak’s and Krystal Marx’s motion to study and figure ways to keep Burien’s housing affordable and safe while still protecting owners and developers. The Council session passed the issue unanimously after numerous residents and stakeholders discussed the crisis brought on by the forced ejection of tenants of the severe conditions of Fox Cove and the short-term notices of eviction. Council also learned ...
SAVE THE DATE: Burien’s biggest Art Party – Vision 20/20 – will be Nov. 17
Vision 20/20 is Burien's biggest Art Party with its own unique format, and it will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at the Burien Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and this is a FREE event – read on to learn how this $40 "Frenzy Sale" works: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and at that time you can mingle, sip and nosh, and stroll around to admire the artwork on display. Scope out the artwork you are interested in claiming, but do not remove the panels during this time -- you MUST wait for the bell to ring. Once ...
Highline Indigenous Theater + Music Festival will be Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 at PAC
All are invited to a very unique and special two-night Indigenous Theater + Music Festival at the Highline Performing Arts Center on Halloween (Oct. 31) and Nov. 1. This event will celebrate the brilliance and vitality of contemporary Indigenous artists with the remarkable and legendary NYC-based Spiderwoman Theater, along with nationally acclaimed PDX-based recording artist Black Belt Eagle Scout (on Oct. 31) and virtuoso violinist Swil Kanim from the Lummi Nation on night two of the festival (on Nov. 1). Guests will also enjoy a very special welcome from the awesomely talented Seattle-based Red Eagle Soaring Native youth theater artists on Nov. 1! This ...
Highline Alumni Association inducts Coach Stark, 2 others into Hall of Fame
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following Sports story is sponsored by the Kenner Dental Group: Every year the Highline Alumni Association chooses at least two athletes and one coach or staff member to be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame, and this year inductees included longtime Teacher and Coach Dave Stark, along with Anthony Watkins and Kaitlyn Heinsohn Watkins. Here's more info, courtesy HHS Athletic Director Lori Box: Anthony Watkins, class of 2007. Anthony comes from a family of nine children including his twin brother Brian. While in high school, Anthony competed in football, basketball and track. In football he was Seamount League First Team ...
PHOTOS: Elston Hill proves that ‘October can be amazing’
Courtesy Elston Hill comes these stunning photos of a foggy morning at sunrise on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, along with Thursday night's sunset and plants turning colors. "October can be amazing," Elston said...and we agree! Click images to view larger images/slideshow:
VIDEO: ‘The Briefing Episode #11: PROOF’ against Port of Seattle released
‘The Briefing Episode #11: PROOF’ – area resident/activist Steve Edmiston’s ongoing attempt to “take on the Port of Seattle, one public comment at a time” – has been released: [embed]https://youtu.be/Q7VqGrk-Jwk[/embed] And because he referenced it in his comments, here's the relevant "closing the beach" clip from Jaws: [embed]https://youtu.be/0z3Rs7VMIs4[/embed] Edmiston is responding to an FAA and Port staff briefing in Spring, 2017 that he contends was both incomplete and inadequate because it failed to convey, among other things, data on the harms being caused to humans and the environment by airplanes. The goals of this documentary film project include using Edmiston's collected public comments as the ...
CARES PET PROFILES: Tita and Mister Whiskers need new forever homes
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is part of an ongoing series that features Burien CARES animal adoptees looking for loving homes. This edition is sponsored by Sit 'N Stay Pet Sitting: By Cydney Moore Tita Tita is a sweetie. There is no debating this. Staff at CARES let me know right from the start that this lovable 10-year old baby pit-mix has a heart of gold. They weren’t lying. The joyous exuberance Tita exuded in our walk could have easily convinced me she was years younger than I was told, but her temperance in behavior showed the restraint and mellow mind of a more seasoned dog; she ...
REVIEW: Themes in Burien Actors Theatre’s Dr. Frankenstein very timely
Photos by Michael Brunk / nwlens.com By Shelli Park The themes which Burien Actors Theatre’s 2018 season opener, Dr. Frankenstein, deal with are very timely as women continue to fight for an equal voice and humans continue to feel their way through all of the challenges which life throws at us. Sometimes with grace, and sometimes, not. I am a longtime fan of the complexities addressed in the original Mary Shelley ‘Frankenstein’ story. It is fun to experience a new iteration of the story. The set created for this production is beautiful. The palette is subdued, without being depressing, and it is laid out in ...
Raul Sanchez named Poet-in-Residence for Burien Community Poetry Project
Raul Sanchez – a Washington poet and translator – has been selected for Burien’s citizen-led Poet-in-Residence project. Mr. Sanchez will visit Burien in early November, attend local events, and host a free, public writing workshop on Nov. 3 that is open to poets of all ages and experience levels. Mr. Sanchez will write a poem in response to his time in Burien and share the work with community in December 2018 to close the city’s 25th anniversary. Raul Sanchez’s collection of poetry "All Our Brown-Skinned Angels" was nominated for the Washington State Book Award in Poetry. He is a Washington State Associations of ...
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: Telling Your Story
Telling Your Story By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce One of the most difficult things businesses (and all of us really) must contend with in our current fast paced and sometimes frenetic world, is getting your story or your message across to a wide audience clearly and efficiently. This is important because the more people learn and understand who you are and why you do it, the broader your reach and customer base will be. We know one of the most effective ways to tell your story, is in person. Either directly, or indirectly through social selling. However, that can also ...
Lois Schipper: ‘Why I am Voting for Joe Nguyen’
The following is a Sponsored post from Joe Nguyen for State Senate: Why I am Voting for Joe Nguyen By Lois Schipper Earlier this year, I decided to run for the State Senate because I wanted to make sure... [Read more]
Garbage, legislative priorities, LEAD & more on agenda for Mon. Study Session
At Monday night’s (Oct. 22) City Council Study Session, local lawmakers will discuss garbage collection, legislative priorities, LEAD and Community Court programs, and much more. The Study Session... [Read more]
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Realty Open Houses: Burien Rambler, White Center, New Des Moines, Des Moines Condos, New SeaTac, Glen Acres
Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding seven great Open Houses this weekend! (and remember – it’s a bye week for the Seahawks so plan your Sunday... [Read more]
LETTER: Reader disagrees with our review of BAT’s Dr. Frankenstein
[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, Last weekend, I attended... [Read more]
Major police activity in Burien related to search for armed burglary suspects
If you saw a lot of police activity in the area of Ambaum Blvd. SW near SW 128th, up to and around SW 127th Street and 6th Ave SW on Thursday, it’s likely that it was related to a residential burglary. “Police... [Read more]
Save 20% at Junkie Jane’s during TONIGHT’S Fall Arts celebration
Junkie Jane’s will be celebrating the Fall Arts celebration in Olde Burien TONIGHT – Thursday, Oct. 18 – with a 20% off the entire store special*! (*except for Jewelry) The event will run from... [Read more]
UPDATE: Highline High School put into modified lockdown Thursday morning
Around 9 a.m. Thursday morning Oct. 18, 2018, Highline High School was put into modified lockdown due to a threatening comment made to office staff over the phone. Police say that the school was put into... [Read more]
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Burien Mayor Jimmy Matta endorses Shannon Braddock for State Senate
The following is a Sponsored post from Advertiser Shannon Braddock for State Senate: As a Latino, carpenter, and community activist, I’ve always valued those who focus on the hard work of leading by... [Read more]
‘Tip-a-(Normandy Park) Cop’ and help Special Olympics on Saturday, Oct. 27
From our sister site The Normandy Park Blog: Normandy Park Police are partnering with the Criminal Justice Training Commission for this year’s annual ‘Tip-a-Cop’ event to raise money... [Read more]
VIDEO: Dan ‘The Sausageman’ House receives $20,000 for field restoration
Burien icon Dan “The Sausageman” House worked hard to build his first business on the roads, selling sausage from his old Dodge Dart all over the south King County area. Now, in addition to his recent,... [Read more]
Kennedy Catholic Lancers Girls Golf Team ties for 1st in NPSL Tournament
The Kennedy Catholic High Lancers Girls Golf Team tied Kentwood for first place in the recent 2-day NPSL tournament, with a team score of 709. This victory also earned them a spot in the WCD tourney in... [Read more]
Volunteers needed for Miller Creek Tree Planting event on Saturday, Oct. 27
Volunteers are needed for a Miller Creek Tree Planting event on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Miller Creek Trail in Burien provides important recreational opportunity and valuable... [Read more]
United Way’s Family Resource Exchange is Saturday at Sylvester Middle School
United Way’s Family Resource Exchange offers help and hope to families experiencing homelessness, and one will be held this Saturday, Oct. 20 at Sylvester Middle School in Burien. This free event will... [Read more]
Friends of the Tukwila Library holding Book Sale this Saturday, Oct. 20
Friends of the Tukwila Library will be holding a Book Sale this Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Tukwila Library. Great prices! Wonderful selection! Proceeds support programs at the... [Read more]
Council adopts study of landlord-tenant issues, safe & affordable housing
By Jack Mayne After a parade of people protested the issue of forcing occupants of the Fox Cove apartments to vacate for a new owner to upgrade the slum-like building, the Council on Monday night (Oct.... [Read more]
Donors needed for Blood Drive at Burien Community Center on Monday, Oct. 22
Donors are needed for a Blood Drive at the Burien Community Center on Monday, Oct. 22. “Bloodworks Northwest needs 800 donors per day to meet the needs of patients in the Northwest! Make donating... [Read more]
Oktoberfest Dinner & Auction fundraiser for Highline Schools Foundation is Friday
Don’t Miss the Oktoberfest Dinner & Auction to raise funds for students in Highline Public Schools this Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at the Normandy Park Cove. Click Here to Buy Tickets! Advance Registration... [Read more]
SAVE THE DATE: Burien’s biggest Art Party – Vision 20/20 – will be Nov. 17
Vision 20/20 is Burien’s biggest Art Party with its own unique format, and it will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at the Burien Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and this is a FREE event... [Read more]
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Join the Lancer Family – Kennedy Catholic’s Open House is Thursday, Nov. 1
Experience life as a Lancer! Tour campus, meet faculty and staff, and learn about the amazing opportunities that await at Kennedy Catholic’s Open House on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The... [Read more]
Highline Indigenous Theater + Music Festival will be Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 at PAC
All are invited to a very unique and special two-night Indigenous Theater + Music Festival at the Highline Performing Arts Center on Halloween (Oct. 31) and Nov. 1. This event will celebrate the brilliance... [Read more]
FREE Pizza and Cops Distracted Driving Seminar is this Thursday Oct. 18
Icons made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com is licensed by CC 3.0 BY A FREE Pizza and Cops Distracted Driving Seminar will be held this Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Highline Tutoring and Testing Center... [Read more]
Trees will be given away FREE at this Thursday’s Burien Farmers Market
Weed Warriors and the “Making Burien Awesome” program have more trees to give away to Burien residents for FREE this Thursday only, Oct. 18, at the Burien Farmer’s Market. The FREE tree giveaway... [Read more]
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DAL Law Firm: Why you should create an estate plan
From Advertiser DAL Law Firm: Why you should create an estate plan You work hard for your assets and you will want to keep them protected after you have passed away. If you pass away and have no estate... [Read more]
Highline Alumni Association inducts Coach Stark, 2 others into Hall of Fame
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following Sports story is sponsored by the Kenner Dental Group: Every year the Highline Alumni Association chooses at least two athletes and one coach or staff member to be inducted... [Read more]
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