Ribbon-cutting for Burien’s new Bike Racks will be Saturday, June 29

A ribbon-cutting celebration for Burien’s brand new Bike Racks is set for Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m. in front of Bumbershoot Books at 639 SW 152nd Street. “We’ve just installed a couple... [Read more]

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Family Summer Fun: the Y’s got you covered!

Looking for family summer fun and great savings? The Matt Griffin YMCA is the answer! Join by June 30th to save up to $125 on a family membership and get entered in a drawing for a FREE swim lesson. Join... [Read more]

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JOB: Medical Billing/Office Assistant needed for Physical Therapy Clinic

A Medical Billing/Office Assistant is needed for an Occupational/Physical Therapy Clinic in Burien: Please fax your resume and cover letter to Kendle Johnson at 206-244-8703. Highline Hand Therapy, 275... [Read more]

Burien City Council approves $2.75 million sale of Town Square parcels

At Monday night’s session (June 17), the Burien City Council approved a settlement agreement with RECP/UP Burien II LP, owner of three undeveloped parcels at Burien Town Square related to the sale... [Read more]

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Legal Tip of the Week: Marine View Law & Escrow offers Title and Escrow Services

by Marine View Law & Escrow Did You Know…that Marine View Law & Escrow offers Title and Escrow Services along with free home warranties? At the office of Marine View Law & Escrow, we have... [Read more]

Get behind Exchange Club of Highline’s Toilet Paper Drive this Saturday

This Saturday, June 22, the Exchange Club of Highline will be holding its 4th annual Toilet Paper Drive at the Burien Albertson’s at Five Corners (15840 1st Ave. South) from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exchange... [Read more]

Father’s Day Car Show, rides & more as Wild Strawberry Fest winds up today

We’re blogging live from Burien’s Wild Strawberry Festival – for our 5th consecutive year – and all sorts of shiny cool cars are out on SW 152nd, with carnival rides on the other side,... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Spacious view home in Shorewood

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House is a spacious 4,600 square foot view home in desirable Shorewood On The Sound! Walls of windows offer a picturesque backdrop for every season,... [Read more]

Burien Public Works installs 24 Bike Racks around Burien Wednesday morning

Photos courtesyy Samir Basmeh, Maintenance Manager for the City of Burien. UPDATE 6/13/13 10:20 a.m.: As Screenwriter/Director Phil Alden Robinson wrote: “Build it and they will come.”  In... [Read more]

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Property Taxes funding Southwest Suburban Sewer District? Not true…

Over the past couple of months, several Southwest Suburban Sewer District (SWSSD) customers have inquired about a statement they heard, or read about, from King County.  During public community meetings... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘City is not fair and consistent in what it allows candidates to do’

[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, The City of Burien needs to make... [Read more]

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Give Dad a ‘Close Shave’ for Father’s Day at Advertiser Serenza Spa & Salon!

I have never received a straight-edge shave before, and man was I in for a royal treat when I got one recently from Daniel Keane at BTB Advertiser Serenza Spa & Salon! Before I get into my review... [Read more]

Business Opportunity: Tortoise ‘N’ the Hair seeking Hair Stylist/Nail Artist

Tortoise ‘N’ the Hair has an opportunity for a Hair Stylist and/or Nail Artist at their Salon in Olde Burien. Lease options are: Hair Stylist: $480/month (can retail hair product) Nail Artist:... [Read more]

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Legal Tip of the Week: Marine View Law & Escrow can prepare Real Estate Deeds

by Marine View Law & Escrow Did You Know…that we can prepare your Real Estate Deeds? At Marine View Law & Escrow, we can prepare a deed for any real estate transaction. Whether you’re looking... [Read more]

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New Advertiser ‘Care-a-Lot Learning Center’ is now enrolling

Twenty seven years ago, when young mother Diane Smith returned from her secretarial job to pick up her 6-month old daughter at an in-home daycare, she was appalled to find her infant asleep on a king-sized... [Read more]

Locally-produced ‘Maury Island Incident’ film wins state Innovation Lab Award

Producers of the locally-produced short film “The Maury Island Incident” – which starts shooting June 28 – were honored with an Innovation Lab award from Washington Filmworks at the Seattle... [Read more]

92nd Annual Independence Day Parade coming to Burien July 4th!

The City of Burien and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the 92nd Annual Burien Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2013! The Burien Independence Day Parade has... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: custom, newer Normandy Park home!

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House is one of those homes that will “wow” you – a custom, newer (2005) construction in Normandy Park with the finishes you would... [Read more]

Sponsors needed for Normandy Park’s 2nd annual Zombie Fest, coming Oct. 26

‘Zombie Fest,’ Normandy Park’s family-friendly fundraiser festival coming Saturday, Oct. 26 is seeking Sponsors! This event will be held at the Normandy Park Towne Center…

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Prudential Northwest Realty launches ‘Veterans Sell Real Estate’ program

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest Realty will be launching its ‘Veterans Sell Real Estate’ Program on Flag Day, June 14, 2013. The program is designed to help the men and women... [Read more]

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Advertiser Second Saturday’s next Divorce Workshop is this Saturday, June 8


Did you know that Washington’s community property doesn’t always mean a 50/50 division of your assets and debts? At the Second Saturday divorce workshop – the next one will be this Saturday,... [Read more]

Winners announced from 2nd Annual ‘Burien Bites’ fundraiser

HomeTask hosted the second annual Burien Bites this past Sunday (June 2), with all registration proceeds going to local charities Highline Schools Foundation, Highline Area Food Bank, YETI, New Futures... [Read more]

Shorewood’s big ‘Streets of Garage Sales’ is this Saturday, June 8

It’s that time of year again! The Shorewood ‘Streets of Garage Sales’ is coming this Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.  – 5 p.m. “As usual the neighborhood will be filled with sales,... [Read more]

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Economy Wiring / YB Tubless holding FREE BBQ lunch June 15 & 16

BTB Advertiser Economy Wiring / Y. B. Tubless will be offering a free BBQ lunch on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16! Economy Wiring offers services for all electrical and gas piping needs big and... [Read more]