And they’re off – here’s who’s running for Burien City Council after first filing day

Monday, May 13 was the first day to file to run for office with King County Elections for 2013, and the race for Burien City Council is off to an interesting start. Incumbents Jack Block, Jr., Joan McGilton... [Read more]

Lineup announced for ‘Music in the Park’ summer concert series, starting July 11

The City of Burien on Monday announced its lineup for the 2013 summer ‘Music in the Park’ series, which will take place Wednesday nights – starting July 17 – at North SeaTac Park, and... [Read more]

Tickets for the June 8 Highline Garden Tour are on sale now

Tickets for the Highline Historical Society’s 2013 Highline Garden Tour – set for Saturday, June 8 – are now on sale. This popular annual event allows participants to visit inspiring private... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation announces 2013 STIA Scholarship Winners

The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence on Monday (May 13) announced the winners of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA) Scholarship for 2013. This scholarship is a needs-based scholarship... [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]

Joey Martinez officially declares candidacy for Burien City Council Seat #7

Joey Martinez shakes former Burien City Councilmember Gordon Shaw’s hand at a 2012 B-Town Blog Candidate Forum. Photo by Scott Schaefer. Joey Martinez, who unsuccessfully ran for Burien City Council... [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]

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]

Burien Mayor Brian Bennett won’t run for re-election

by Ralph Nichols Burien Mayor Brian Bennett told the B-Town Blog Thursday morning (May 9) that he won’t seek re-election for his city council seat. Bennett said he decided not to run again because “I... [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]

City of Burien installs ornamental Art along First Avenue South

The City of Burien announced Wednesday (May 8) that it has installed a series of ornamental art pieces on light poles along First Avenue South. The different-colored art pieces depict a series of hubcaps,... [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]

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Burien Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival seeking Artists

Our friends at the Burien Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival are looking for artists and community groups to create lantern installations for the 2013 event, to be held at Dottie Harper Park on Saturday, September... [Read more]

Boat capsizes off north beach of Burien’s Three Tree Point; all on board safe

BTB Reader Greg Dill reports that Sunday night (May 5) at around 9:40 p.m. a boat with 3 on board (pictured above) capsized on the north side of Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood. All on board... [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]

REVIEW: ‘You may see yourself’ in BLT’s Bill and Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival

by Shelli Park As humans with so much self-awareness and above-average intelligence in the animal kingdom, relationships can be difficult and rewarding. Our lives begin in relation to our parents for... [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]

Save $2 on Burien Little Theatre’s Playwrights Fest, which runs thru May 26!

Enjoy pure local theatre and save $2 with The B-Town Blog’s exclusive Coupon to Burien Little Theatre‘s 2013 Bill & Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival, which starts this Friday, May 3! Click... [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]

No license needed for Hanbleceya’s mental health homes in Normandy Park

by Jack Mayne Hanbleceya is operating four of five facilities in Normandy Park without licenses because there are no health care licenses for their facilities either from the State of Washington or from... [Read more]

Burien’s Environmental Science Center ‘Seahurst Saturdays’ start May 18

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) at Seahurst Park will be holding ‘Seahurst Saturday’ family programs this summer, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – Noon (except for June 8), starting... [Read more]

Dave Upthegrove announces candidacy for Julia Patterson’s Council seat

State Representative Dave Upthegrove on Tuesday (April 30) announced his campaign for King County Council Position #5, being vacated by Councilmember Julia Patterson, who is retiring this year. Born and... [Read more]

Walk-n-Talk your way through Burien’s Seahurst Park this Sunday

Care to walk through a wooded ravine, bright green with spring? This Sunday, May 5, our Walk-n-Talk will start at the top of the hill and walk down the service road to the Marine Science Center at the... [Read more]

Your Empress of Information says ‘Check out a good book for Mom!’

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, Burien Library “You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be – I had a mother who read to me.”  –... [Read more]