Highline Historical Society’s Online Auction Fundraiser is now open

The Highline Historical Society has opened its online auction fundraiser, which runs through June 2. “Auction items range from exotic vacation getaways, to restaurant gift certificates, to sports... [Read more]

B-TOWN UNDERCOVER: Unexpected, yet very sweet estate sale find…

by Shawn Underwood I bet a lot – or well most of you – have been to the Tin Room in Beercan, aka Burien, WA. I love the ambiance of the Tin Room and Tin Theater with the rusty old signs and salvaged... [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]

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]

Neighbors of Seahurst Park to discuss Westmark Development at May 7 meeting

There will be a ‘Neighbors of Seahurst Park’ community meeting on Tuesday, May 7, starting at 7 p.m. at the Sound Vista Condominiums Cabana, located at the corner of 12th Ave SW and 132nd Lane... [Read more]

VIDEO: Time lapse demolition of Three Tree Point home of Burien Artists

“Aside from losing a child, this has to be one of the toughest things to go through,” Dane Johnson told The B-Town Blog as the waterfront house he and Kathy Justin lived in was being demolished last Wednesday…

Local attorney thinks Governor Inslee ‘going too far’ with tough new DUI law

by Jack Mayne Burien lawyer Joe Breidenbach, known widely as “DUI Joe,” believes Gov. Jay Inslee is going too far with the tough new proposed law he unveiled last week following three local... [Read more]

LETTER: Brett Fish responds to Sewer District, gives ‘A’ for Creative Writing

[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:] Ron, you get an “A” for “Creative... [Read more]

Learn about the life and times of General George Pickett on Saturday, April 27

Who was the “leader of the charge” and why is he important to Washington State? Find out when the Highline Historical Society presents General George Pickett himself this Saturday, April 27... [Read more]

SEATAC BLOG: Burien’s own Jim Graddon honored by King County Council

Our sister site The SeaTac Blog is reporting that the King County Council on Monday recognized the distinguished career of SeaTac Police Chief Jim Graddon – who grew up in Burien’s Seahurst neighborhood…

Vandals Damage Tree at Cedarhurst Elementary School; District Removing It

A large Sycamore tree, nearly three-feet in diameter at the trunk, was being removed from Cedarhurst Elementary (611 S 132nd Street) Monday afternoon (April 8) after vandals cut into it over the weekend. “I... [Read more]

LETTER: Resident Wants City of Burien Stripped of ‘Tree City USA’ Title

[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 Arbor Day Foundation, I am writing to request... [Read more]

VIDEOS: Burien’s First-Ever April Fool’s ‘UFO Crash’ Party a HUGE Success!

Olde Burien was abuzz Monday night (April 1) as SW 152nd was overtaken by a “crashed” UFO, a Flash Mob and hundreds of people celebrating the upcoming local filming of “The Maury Island... [Read more]

VIDEO: KOMO News Does Report on ‘The Maury Island Incident’ Film/Stunt

Normandy Park resident Matt Markovich, a Reporter at KOMO-TV, also happens to be a neighbor of John White, Executive Producer of the upcoming film ‘The Maury Island Incident’…

Burien Women Honoring the Deployed by Creating Amazing ‘Quilts of Valor’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The quilts in this story are NOT the ones that are on display at the Burien Community Center, which ends today (read about those here).] by Davy Desmond What’s in a quilt?  Blocks,... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why Did This Tree Have to Die?’

[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:] Click image to see larger version. This tree... [Read more]

Highline Historical Society Quilt Exhibit Opens at Community Center Today

Marie O’Kelley, Carla Stehr, Linda Johanson and Sonia gather around one of O’Kelley’s quilts, which is now on exhibit at the Burien Community Center. Click image to see larger version. The Highline... [Read more]

Locals React to Election of Pope Francis

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or have been hangin’ out in the catacombs), a new Pope was announced Wednesday (March 13) – Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, heretofore known... [Read more]

LETTER: Has the City of Burien Revived the Emerald Pointe/Westmark Project?

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It is not an "article," nor does it reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog:] Below is a letter I received from R.W Thorpe &... [Read more]

Highline Historical Society to Present Quilt Art Exhibit March 18–29

The Highline Historical Society announced that it will be showcasing the work of four outstanding Highline-area quilt artists from March 18 – 29 at the Burien Community Center. “A Sense of Place: In... [Read more]

REMINDER: Today (Sunday) is the Final Day of the Poverty Bay Wine Festival!

Very cool, historic Masonic symbols can be found all around the “haunted” Landmark Event Center. REMINDER: Today – Sunday, March 3 – is the FINAL day of the 9th Annual Poverty Bay Wine... [Read more]

‘Largest Private Pipe Organ West of the Mississippi’ Being Restored in Burien

Resident John White sent us this pic – showing  Chelsea Thompson and Tom Britanyak working on restoring the ‘largest private pipe organ west of the Mississippi’ – at the historic Forest... [Read more]

Enjoy Wine with an Historic, ‘Landmark’ View at the Poverty Bay Wine Festival

Detailed Masonic symbols can be found all around the Landmark Event Center. There are dozens of reasons to come to the 9th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival, which runs March 1-3 – from the 25 Northwest... [Read more]

Learn About ‘Hidden Treasures in Washington’s Museums’ Sunday, Feb. 24

The Highline Historical Society and Humanities Washington will be presenting a conversation with Harriet Baskas, a member of the 2012-14 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau on Sunday, Feb. 24. This free... [Read more]