Sea-Tac Airport ‘Part 150′ Noise Study session is Wednesday, May 15


The public is invited to ask questions and offer formal comments on the Draft Part 150 Noise Study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, May 15 at Cedarhurst Elementary in Burien (611... [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]

Got bike? Got questions? Free ‘Biking for Work and Play’ class is May 14

From our friends at WABI Burien comes news of a FREE ‘Biking for Work and Play’ class on Tuesday, May 14: Each year, more and more people choose bicycling for transportation. While you may... [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]

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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]

Municipal League seeking candidate evaluation committee volunteers

The Municipal League announced that they’re seeking volunteers to evaluate candidates for the coming elections, as part of their 2013 Candidate Evaluation Committees (CEC). “Are you interested... [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]

Too hot for ya? City turns on water fountains at Town Square Park

After Monday’s record-setting 86 degree high tied the area with Phoenix as the hottest in the nation, the City of Burien on Tuesday decided to turn on the water fountains at Town Square Park. Temps... [Read more]

REMINDER: Highline School District ‘Art Walk’ is this Thursday, May 9

The second annual Highline School District Student Art Walk will be this Thursday, May 9, from 5 – 8 p.m. “Celebrate Art Education Month and wander Downtown Burien from 4th to 10th Ave SW on SW... [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]

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]

Reiki Clinic meets 2nd Tuesday of every month at Burien Community Center

A monthly Reiki class takes place at the Burien Community Center the second Tuesday of each month, and here are the details: SOMETHING TO SOOTHE THE BODY/RELIEVE STRESS WHAT: Reiki (ray-key) is a Japanese... [Read more]

Burien Arts offering free workshops in May and June

During May and June, Burien Arts will be offering two FREE workshops, and one workshop that costs $60 but they’re offering four high school scholarships to it. Here are the details: FREE ARTS WORKSHOPS... [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]

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]

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Expect closures on 1st Ave South next week

The City of Burien on Friday announced on its website that there will be road closures and limited access on 1st Ave South next week, from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10. Here’s the city’s... [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]