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PHOTOS: Scenes from Second ‘Cash Mob Burien’ at Lasting Legacy Antiques

PHOTOS: Scenes from Second ‘Cash Mob Burien’ at Lasting Legacy Antiques

On Saturday (May 12), a group of about 15 or so generous B-Towners ‘mobbed’ their way into Lasting Legacy Antiques, located at 101 SW 160th Street, with at least $20 cash in hand to spend. This... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: ‘White Cap Frozen Yogurt’ to Open Next to Albertson’s Five Corners

B-TOWN BIZ: ‘White Cap Frozen Yogurt’ to Open Next to Albertson’s Five Corners

Soon you’ll be able to serve yourself frozen yogurt and toppings, paid for by the ounce when ‘White Cap Frozen Yogurt’ opens in July in the old ‘Checkmate’ location next to Albertson’s Five Corners…

Sponsored Post Welcome Back Advertiser The Tin Room Bar & Theater with a Great New Coupon!

Welcome Back Advertiser The Tin Room Bar & Theater with a Great New Coupon!

Longtime Advertiser and friend of the blog The Tin Room/Tin Theater is back with a great new Coupon – ’1/2 Priced Appetizers,’ which you can print for yourself right here…

Sponsored Post Advertiser Serenza Salon & Spa Holding Blood Drive Wednesday, May 23

Advertiser Serenza Salon & Spa Holding Blood Drive Wednesday, May 23

Friend of the blog and Advertiser Serenza Salon & Spa wants our Readers to know that they’ll be holding a Blood Drive in their parking lot from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23. “Help... [Read more]

B-TOWN HAPS: Cash Mob, Free Shots, ‘reasons to be pretty’ & Mother’s Day!

B-TOWN HAPS: Cash Mob, Free Shots, ‘reasons to be pretty’ & Mother’s Day!

It’s Mother’s Day weekend, so be sure to treat your Mom well by taking her out to every single one of the following B-Town Haps: FRIDAY, MAY 11: Seahurst Math Club to Host Local Mathematics... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: HomeTask Moves In, Upgrades Former Jorstad Jewelers Space

B-TOWN BIZ: HomeTask Moves In, Upgrades Former Jorstad Jewelers Space

The 'JJ' initials, which stood for Jorstad Jewelers, are still visible in front of HomeTask's new offices. Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Last month, a Burien business moved into the... [Read more]

Scenes from Today’s Farmers Market – New Puppy, Fellow Marketeer & a Sketch

Scenes from Today’s Farmers Market – New Puppy, Fellow Marketeer & a Sketch

Under clear, sunny skies, the second week of the Burien Farmers Market is well underway (and is open until 6 p.m. – come see us!), and there’s lots of fresh asparagus, nuts, pastries, handmade... [Read more]

It’s Week #2 of the Burien Farmers Market and We’re Blogging Live!

It’s Week #2 of the Burien Farmers Market and We’re Blogging Live!

Today is Thursday, and that can mean only one thing – the Burien Farmers Market will be open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and as usual, we’ll be blogging live! The weather promises to be much nicer... [Read more]

Puget Sound Energy Plans Development at Des Moines Creek Business Park

Puget Sound Energy Plans Development at Des Moines Creek Business Park

Puget Sound Energy is planning a major presence – including a corporate office building and a warehouse – in Des Moines Creek Business Park at the south end of Sea-Tac International Airport…

PHOTOS: Sea-Tac Airport’s New Rental Car Facility Scheduled To Open May 17

PHOTOS: Sea-Tac Airport’s New Rental Car Facility Scheduled To Open May 17

In a pre-opening celebration held May 9, 2012 the Port of Seattle dedicated the new Consolidate Rental Car Facility located on International Boulevard at State Route 518. After brief speeches from key... [Read more]

Don’t Forget to ‘Cash Mob for Mom’ this Saturday, May 12, starting at 3 p.m.

Don’t Forget to ‘Cash Mob for Mom’ this Saturday, May 12, starting at 3 p.m.

The second-ever ‘Cash Mob Burien’ will have the theme ‘Cash Mob for Mom’ and take place this Saturday, May 13, starting at 3 p.m. with a meeting at Roundtable Pizza (15730 1st Ave... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Ladies, Grab Your ‘Besties’ for Another Ladies Night at Tin Room/Theater May 14

Ladies, Grab Your ‘Besties’ for Another Ladies Night at Tin Room/Theater May 14

Advertiser The Tin Room & Tin Theater want our Readers to know – especially the female ones – that they’re holding another ‘Ladies Night’ on Monday, May 14 starting at 5 p.m. “It’s... [Read more]

Discover Burien Board Welcomes Six Members in Tuesday Night Election

Discover Burien Board Welcomes Six Members in Tuesday Night Election

Daniel Keane speaks before Discover Burien members at Tuesday night's board election. Discover Burien’s annual board elections were held Tuesday night (May 8th) at the Southgate Masonic Hall... [Read more]

City of Burien Offering Free Anti-Graffiti Program for Businesses

City of Burien Offering Free Anti-Graffiti Program for Businesses

Bill Reid, left and Patti Gifford work to remove graffiti from a city garbage can during the Burien Clean Sweep April 28. The City of Burien announced Tuesday (May 8th) that it will be providing a graffiti-removal... [Read more]

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market Opening June 2 at North End of Marina

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market Opening June 2 at North End of Marina

There is less than one month until Opening Day at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market, and what a day Saturday, June 2 will be – in its new location at the remodeled north end of the Des Moines Marina…

Burien-Based Painter/Podcaster Daryl Whalen has a ‘Greener View’

Burien-Based Painter/Podcaster Daryl Whalen has a ‘Greener View’

by Scott Schaefer Last March, we posted a story entitled “Burien-Based Painter Darryl Whalen Producing Podcasts On ‘Healthy Painting,” which profiled Whalen, a local painter who was dabbling in creating... [Read more]

Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund Seeking Business Sponsors for 2012 Event

Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund Seeking Business Sponsors for 2012 Event

The 4th of July is less than two months away, and the Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund is putting the call our for business Sponsors to help raise money needed to continue this great local tradition…

Sponsored Post Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch (+ weekend ones) at Kayak Bar & Grill Starting May 13

Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch (+ weekend ones) at Kayak Bar & Grill Starting May 13

Nick Rondos, Owner of the Kayak Bar and Grill (located in the Normandy Park Towne Center), wants our Readers to know that they’ll be offering a special Mother’s Day Brunch from 9 a.m. – 1... [Read more]

LETTER: Joey Martinez Shares More of His Thoughts on Annexation

LETTER: Joey Martinez Shares More of His Thoughts on Annexation

Annexation is a complex issue. It is an issue that has been slightly divisive for Burien. When looking at the question of annexation there are many issues that must all be separately evaluated and studied.... [Read more]