PUGET SOUND WEATHER GEEK: Super Bowl Weekend and Beyond
Press "Play" button to view/hear the live, local weather stream. by Chris Scragg Puget Sound Weather Geek Happy Friday evening everyone! Thick fog is blanketing the region right now, and the KOMO Air 4 Helicopter captured some AMAZING images from above Seattle as the sun set: Scott Sistek – Twitter – KOMO 4 Absolutely amazing, and here’s my shot from the KOMO Plaza of the Space Needle peeking through the clouds. Chris Scragg – Taken from KOMO 4 Weather Center We’re in the midst of a cool-to-mild period mixed in with the fog, and that’ll begin to change as we get closer ...
SAVE THE DATE: Discover Burien ‘Best of Burien’ awards will be March 20
SAVE THE DATE: Discover Burien’s annual ‘Best of Burien’ Dinner and Auction fundraiser will be held starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at the Burien Community Center, located at 14700 6th Ave SW. The event will include a hosted bar, food from local restaurants, a silent auction and presentation of the ‘Best of Burien’ Awards – of which nominations are now open; to place your vote please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WVWYVPD (voting closes March 5) Categories open for voting include: Educator of the Year: An educator that serves in Burien in any form of professional education. Please also include name of school or ...
GO ‘HAWKS! But first, go for a ‘Walk-n-Talk’ this Sunday before the Super Bowl
Last year, 22 “12th Man” Walk-n-Talkers had a brisk walk before the Super Bowl… and look what happened. The Seahawks won! Let’s do it again. Some may say: “Oh no… there’s no time for a walk. I’m gonna watch the game.” It’s easy. We’ll go for a walk and then finish up just in time for all festivities (kick-off is at 3:30 p.m.). The walk will start at Burien Town Square, so afterwards you can join a “cheering squad” at your favorite local establishment. TVs, big and blaring… game food and drink… and plenty of football fanaticism will be clustered in pockets around Burien. Get exercise and support ...
Some upset about Cherry Tree removal due to City Light substation cleanup
Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Some Burien residents are upset that an ornamental Cherry Tree located at the corner of Ambaum Blvd. SW and SW 144th Street will be removed soon, due to cleanup work related to a former Seattle City Light substation. The cleanup – and tree removal – will occur as soon as City Light has its permits and contracting in place. According to Shannon Straws, City Light’s Senior Environmental Analyst, the former Ambaum substation at this site was tested and found to have levels of contamination above regulated cleanup levels. “This contamination is associated with historical application of pesticides on ...
Numerous anti-school bond signs defaced, tampered with overnight
Seems that just before every election, political signs get defaced, removed or destroyed – and that's just what happened overnight Tuesday (Jan. 27), as numerous anti-school bond signs were tampered with, mostly in an area between Des Moines and Normandy Park. One sign was defaced with hand-written expletives apparently aimed at Sensible Spending on Schools (SSOS), the organization that opposes the bond: Kathleen Waters says that a total of 11 signs were tampered with, four stolen, two defaced, and five obscured with other signs including this “copycat.” “I can't say how disappointed I am to see any voter abuse the system that we should ...
REMINDER: 10th annual Empty Bowls is this Friday, with both Lunch & Dinner!
REMINDER: This Friday, Jan. 30, the Empty Bowls fundraiser will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary with both a Lunch and Dinner planned. Moshier potters have teamed up with Discover Burien and Burien Parks and Recreation to host Empty Bowls 2015. Empty Bowls events can be found around the country raising money to combat hunger in our communities. Potters have donated bowls to be filled with soup at this fun event…all are invited! The cost is a $15 minimum donation for adults, $10 minimum donation for children, and all proceeds will benefit the Highline & White Center Food Banks! Your donation will get you the ...
City Council chooses getting, keeping business as top economic goal for 2015
by Jack Mayne In one of the shorter meetings of recent past, the Burien City Council decided at Monday's (Jan. 26) study session that getting and keeping businesses in the city is the most important of five actions to achieve economic goals for the coming year. The Council voted 6 to 1 to accept a list of five actions to reach economic goals, but Lauren Berkowitz objected. She said first putting money into resident’s pockets is necessary to make businesses successful, therefore permanent in the city. From 29 action items Councilmembers each selected their top five Economic Action Goals for the next two years from a ...
Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s Valentine’s Concert will be Friday, Feb. 13
On Friday, Feb. 13, Burien's Northwest Symphony Orchestra will present its popular Valentine’s Concert at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. The concert will feature pieces centered around the theme of love stories, including Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov’s Scheherezade, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, and Valse sur le Boulevard, by local Northwest composer Brent Irwin. “We pull out all the stops for this concert with two of classical music’s greatest depictions of love stories.” Scheherazade’s epic tale will be followed by Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, still the outstanding musical representation of this legendary story by Shakespeare. This concert is sure to warm any ...
PUGET SOUND WEATHER GEEK: Super Bowl Weekend and Beyond
Press “Play” button to view/hear the live, local weather stream. by Chris Scragg Puget Sound Weather Geek Happy Friday evening everyone! Thick fog is blanketing the region right now,... [Read more]
Burien’s Daddy & Daughter Valentine’s Ball will be Saturday, Feb. 7
The annual Daddy & Daughter Valentine’s Ball is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Burien Community Center, with two sessions: 5:30 – 7 p.m. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Registration*: $35, or just $30... [Read more]
United Way of King County can take tax stress away – they’ll do yours for free!
United Way of King County is offering free tax preparation services in 25 locations to qualifying families throughout King County from now until April 18th. Households making under $60,000 can have their... [Read more]
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Berkshire Hathaway Open House: updated, large 5-BD in Gregory Heights
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest’s Open House – set for this Saturday – is a completely updated large 5 bedroom in Gregory Heights! It’s got hardwood floors... [Read more]
QUIZ: Do you really know what a Sea Hawk is?
The 18th annual ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’ will be from Feb. 13-16 – with a ‘Burien Birdfest’ on Feb. 14 – and all are invited to join in by counting birds. To get you in... [Read more]
Highline ‘Relay for Life’ kickoff will be during Empty Bowls this Friday, Jan. 30
The kickoff for this year’s ‘Relay for Life’ of Highline is scheduled for this Friday, Jan. 30, during the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser event at the Burien Community Center. This event is... [Read more]
SAVE THE DATE: Discover Burien ‘Best of Burien’ awards will be March 20
SAVE THE DATE: Discover Burien’s annual ‘Best of Burien’ Dinner and Auction fundraiser will be held starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at the Burien Community Center, located at 14700 6th Ave... [Read more]
GO ‘HAWKS! But first, go for a ‘Walk-n-Talk’ this Sunday before the Super Bowl
Last year, 22 “12th Man” Walk-n-Talkers had a brisk walk before the Super Bowl… and look what happened. The Seahawks won! Let’s do it again. Some may say: “Oh no… there’s no time for a... [Read more]
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Grand Opening of new Recology retail store will be this Saturday, Jan. 31
The Grand Opening celebration of Recology’s new recycling-focused retail store will be this Saturday, Jan. 31. “The Recology Store is a resource offering our customers drop off for special... [Read more]
UPDATE: Debra Jean Zimmerman has been FOUND!
UPDATE Jan. 29 9:55 a.m.: Debra Zimmerman has been FOUND. “We are still trying to determine the exact circumstances behind her disappearance but we do not suspect any foul play,” Sgt. Doug... [Read more]
Some upset about Cherry Tree removal due to City Light substation cleanup
Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Some Burien residents are upset that an ornamental Cherry Tree located at the corner of Ambaum Blvd. SW and SW 144th Street will be removed soon, due... [Read more]
Volunteers needed for Saturday work party at Shorewood Park
Volunteers are needed to join Shorewood on the Sound Neighbors at Shorewood Park in Burien for a work party this Saturday, Jan. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to Noon, and volunteers are asked to meet at the Shorewood... [Read more]
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Burien Arts Gallery seeking print-making Artists
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Burien Arts Gallery is seeking to host several shows focusing on the topical and timeless fine art of the print, and they’re seeking print-making Artists. To apply, please submit... [Read more]
Numerous anti-school bond signs defaced, tampered with overnight
Seems that just before every election, political signs get defaced, removed or destroyed – and that’s just what happened overnight Tuesday (Jan. 27), as numerous anti-school bond signs were tampered... [Read more]
Lots of great events coming up at Burien’s Environmental Science Center
Burien’s Environmental Science Center has a lot of great events planned for the month of February: Seahurst Beach Clean Up “Creating a cleaner habitat for salmon” Friday, Feb 20th • 12:00... [Read more]
REMINDER: 10th annual Empty Bowls is this Friday, with both Lunch & Dinner!
REMINDER: This Friday, Jan. 30, the Empty Bowls fundraiser will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary with both a Lunch and Dinner planned. Moshier potters have teamed up with Discover Burien and Burien... [Read more]
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Meet Author Dave Shapiro at Page 2 Books this Saturday, Jan. 31
Dave Shapiro, Author of the “Terra Tempo” series, will be at Advertiser Page 2 Books at 1:30 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 31. Follow Ari, Jenna, and Caleb through the big picture of Earth’s... [Read more]
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Burien Co-Op Preschool’s Open House will be Monday, Feb. 2
Are you looking for a great place to enroll your child in preschool this fall? Then come to the Burien Co-Op Preschool’s Open House on Monday. Feb. 2 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at 425 SW 144th Street... [Read more]
INTERN’S VIEW: Step back in time (and rhythm) at Burien’s Time Tunnel Records
Story & Photos by Sterling Paris Intern, Big Picture High School My assignment was to go to Time Tunnel Records today! At 14911 Ambaum Blvd. SW in Burien there is a little white storefront... [Read more]
City Council chooses getting, keeping business as top economic goal for 2015
by Jack Mayne In one of the shorter meetings of recent past, the Burien City Council decided at Monday’s (Jan. 26) study session that getting and keeping businesses in the city is the most important... [Read more]
Highline Public Schools announces Capital Projects Oversight Committee
Highline Public Schools has named seven community members to its newly-formed Capital Projects Oversight Committee, which will provide oversight of school construction projects, including the projects... [Read more]
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St. Bernadette Parish School holding two Open Houses Wednesday, Jan. 28
Burien’s St. Bernadette Parish School will be holding two Open Houses this Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the morning from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and in the evening from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at their campus... [Read more]
LETTER: ‘Rats, Feces and Mold, oh my!’
[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:] Rats, Feces and Mold, oh my! If the Evergreen... [Read more]
Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s Valentine’s Concert will be Friday, Feb. 13
On Friday, Feb. 13, Burien’s Northwest Symphony Orchestra will present its popular Valentine’s Concert at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. The concert will feature pieces centered... [Read more]
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CHI Franciscan Health expanding Virtual Urgent Care to Highline Medical Center
Advertiser CHI Franciscan Health is expanding its Virtual Urgent Care to serve patients in the service areas of Burien’s Highline Medical Center as well as Bremerton’s Harrison Medical Center. For... [Read more]
Kennedy Catholic High announces new technology education partnership
Kennedy Catholic High School announced this week a new technology education partnership with Seattle App Academy. Seattle App Academy will deliver computer science and programming classes to Kennedy students... [Read more]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest welcomes Ingrid Kjelstrup
Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest would like to welcome its newest Sales Professional Ingrid Kjelstrup to its office. To contact Ingrid: CELL: 206-661-3170 EMAIL: IngridKjelstrup@BHHSNWREALESTATE.COM Read More →
SLIDESHOW: Thousands of crazed fans pack SeaTac streets to send off Seahawks
Photographers Michael Brunk and Francis Zera braved the throngs of crazed 12th Fans in SeaTac on Sunday (Jan. 25), as they lined the streets to send the Seattle Seahawks onto their second straight Super... [Read more]
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