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Boulevard Park Place Retirement Community Sponsoring Highline Relay for Life

BTB Advertiser Boulevard Park Place Retirement Community wants our Readers to know that they’re a proud Sponsor of the upcoming Relay for Life of Highline, to be held the weekend of Jun 8 at Highline... [Read more]

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Economy Wiring / Y.B. Tubless holding BBQ Sale (+FREE lunch) this weekend

Longtime Advertiser Economy Wiring / Y.B. Tubless will be holding a free BBQ lunch and sale this Saturday and Sunday – May 18 and 19 – to members of the public interested in any of their services. Economy... [Read more]

The 2013 Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund is seeking Business Sponsors

The 4th of July is less than two months away, and the Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund is seeking business Sponsors to help raise money needed to continue this great local tradition. Each year, Burien’s... [Read more]

2nd annual ‘Burien Bites’ to benefit local charities will be Sunday, June 2

The second annual ‘Burien Bites‘ – a food-centric fundraiser that benefits local charities – will take place on Sunday, June 2, with check-in starting at 11 a.m. The bite will run from... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: partial Sound/mountain view in Des Moines

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a ready-to-move-in, lovingly cared for partial sound/mountain view home in Des Moines – the perfect Mother’s Day... [Read more]

READER PHOTO: ‘Beginning of the end’ for the old Keg Restaurant building

BTB Reader Mark Bruce sent us this photo Thursday (May 9), of which he said: “Looks like the beginning of the end for the old Keg restaurant. There’s a massive tractor sitting in front of... [Read more]

LETTER: Neighborhood group suing City of Burien over Westmark development

[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:] The City of Burien has recently issued a permit... [Read more]

JOB: HomeTask Looking to Hire Customer Support Person

HomeTask is looking to fill a Customer Support staff position with a mature Burienite in its Burien office location. The position will start in early June and the starting pay range is $12-15/hour. Here... [Read more]

Navos’ 5th annual ‘Bigger than Breakfast’ will be Wednesday, May 22

On Wednesday, May 22, Burien’s Navos will be hosting its 5th annual ‘Bigger than Breakfast’ fundraiser at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Seattle. The event runs from 7:30 – 9 a.m.,... [Read more]

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Tin Room Bar & Theater holding Beer Tasting Thursday night

Longtime Advertiser and friend of the Blog The Tin Room Bar & Theater wants our Readers to know that they’re holding a special Beer Tasting event this Thursday night, May 9, starting at 6 p.m. “Come... [Read more]

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Advertiser Second Saturday’s next Divorce Workshop is this Saturday


Advertiser Second Saturday Divorce Workshops wants to remind our Readers that their next workshop will be held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. this Saturday, May 11. It will be held in the Outreach Center, Building... [Read more]

Here’s how YOU can ‘GiveBIG’ to help local charities on Wednesday, May 15

The Seattle Foundation’s ‘GiveBIG’ is a one-day, online charitable giving event – set for Wednesday, May 15 – to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make... [Read more]

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Legal Tip of the Week: You Can File for Bankruptcy & Still Keep Your Home

by Marine View Law & Escrow Did You Know…That You Can File For Bankruptcy And Still Keep Your Home? So many times, when we meet with clients regarding bankruptcy, they come in with many preconceived... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 1

SAVE THE DATE: The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market’s opening day will be Saturday, June 1 in the north parking lot of the Des Moines Marina (map below), where it will run from 10 a.m. – 2... [Read more]

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Burien Community Church holding annual Rummage Sale May 17, 18 & 25

Burien Community Church will be holding its Annual Rummage Sale on Friday, May 17th (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.), Saturday, May 18th 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Saturday, May 25th (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.). Furniture, tools,... [Read more]

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Burien Books hosting book signing with local Author T.M. Franklin May 11

Advertiser Burien Books will be hosting a book signing and reading for local author T.M. Franklin’s exciting young adult novel called “More” on Saturday May 11th from 1 – 3 p.m. More is... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I propose that Burien adopt a proactive approach to Code Enforcement’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following  letter is written by resident Dick West, who will read during the public commenting section of Monday night's City Council meeting. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion... [Read more]

Arts Commission member Andrea Reay announces candidacy for City Council

Another candidate has tossed her hat into the B-Town electoral ring – Burien Arts Commission member Andrea Reay announced Monday (May 6) that she will be a candidate for a seat on the Burien City Council. Andrea... [Read more]

Shoreline Program, CARES Animal Control on agenda for Monday council

Burien’s Shoreline Master Program, extending the city’s contract with CARES Animal Control, the 1st Quarterly 2013 Financial Report, appointments to the Business and Economic Development Partnership... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House is a charming 2-BD in Gregory Heights!

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week – both Saturday and Sunday – is a charming, cute and cozy two-bedroom home in Gregory Heights! This home is simple, very... [Read more]

VIDEO: Time lapse walk-through of opening day of Burien Farmers’ Market

If you wondered what that weird guy was doing slowly pushing a camera mounted on a wagon through Thursday’s opening day of the Discover Burien Farmers’ Market, that was just B-Town Blog Founder/Publisher... [Read more]

Southwest King County Chamber’s Business Showcase is Friday, May 10

The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce will be holding its May Membership Luncheon and Annual Business Showcase on Friday, May 10 at the DoubleTree Hotel in SeaTac. Katherine Kertzman, Executive... [Read more]

One hour done; 188 hours to go at the Burien Farmers Market

The first hour of the 2013 Burien Farmers Market is underway! We have a mathematician friend watching our B-Town Blog booth right now, and he reports the following math: There will be 27 Farmers Market... [Read more]

City of Burien says property values not declining faster than other cities

by Ralph Nichols Burien city officials have rejected a resident’s claim that local property values are declining faster than those in surrounding cities. North Burien resident Dick West has complained... [Read more]