Seahurst Math Club to host local Mathematics Competition May 31

On Friday, May 31, the Seahurst Elementary School math club will be hosting their fourth annual Elementary Math Bonanza, a math contest for students in fourth through sixth-grades. “Students from... [Read more]

Pickleball Tournament will be served up in SeaTac this weekend

A pickleball tournament will be served up at the SeaTac Community Center this weekend, with the best players from all over the country competing. “Pickleball was invented in Seattle, and SeaTac will... [Read more]

Rally to show support for SR-509 extension is Monday at State Capitol

The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce is reporting on its Facebook page that supporters of SR-509 and SR-167 will stage a rally on the steps of the State Capitol in Olympia on Monday, May 20 at... [Read more]

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Longtime resident Steve Armstrong declares candidacy for Burien City Council

Longtime resident Steve Armstrong officially declared his intent to run for Burien City Council, Position #7 this week, one of nine who has officially filed before the Friday deadline. Armstrong attended... [Read more]

LETTER: Brett Fish shares his latest encounter with the Sewer District

[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:] The Southwest Suburban Sewer District called... [Read more]

Don’t miss Bill & Peggy’s Festival, continuing at Burien Little Theatre

The first half of the Bill and Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival is over at Burien Little Theatre, but never fear – the second half starts with two new shows this Friday, May 17! Starting Friday, two new... [Read more]

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Advertiser Highline Medical Center holding FREE Back Pain Clinic May 23

BTB Advertiser Highline Medical Center will be holding a FREE ‘Oh My Aching Back!” seminar on Thursday, May 23 starting at 6 p.m. Here are the details: OH MY ACHING BACK! SEMINAR Are you suffering... [Read more]

Here’s the June schedule for the Burien Master Gardener Clinics

Burien Master Gardeners continue with FREE advice, appearing at the Burien Library on Wednesdays as well as Furney’s Nursery on Saturdays. Master Gardener volunteers are trained para-professionals... [Read more]

Burien’s Shorewood Elementary holding Fundraiser for Robotics program May 29

Burien’s Shorewood Elementary School will be holding a fundraiser dinner for its Robotics program from 5 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the school (2725 SW 116th Street, Burien). Here’s... [Read more]

Local Artist Rebecca Miller holding art show reception at Harbor Steps June 6

There will be an Art Opening for Burien Artist Rebecca Miller from 6 – 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at Alki Arts at the Harbor Steps in Seattle. Miller’s unique Charcoal Drawings on Antique Sheet... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE(s): ‘Wild Strawberry Festival’ will be weekend of June 15–16!

SAVE THE DATE(s): Can you believe we’re only a month away from this year’s annual Wild Strawberry Festival? It’s set for the weekend of June 15 – 16 at Burien Town Square, with some... [Read more]

VIDEO: Family of Ducklings crosses the street at Burien Town Square

Courtesy Jim Branson comes this charming video showing a family of Ducklings crossing the street at Burien Town Square on Wednesday, May 15, 2013:  Read More →

LETTER: ‘Hooray to the B-Town Blog’ for helping find Reader’s stolen bicycle

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader:] Hooray to the B-Town Blog, one concerned citizen, and the KC Sheriffs!!! Last night, around 9:00PM, they found our stolen... [Read more]

REMINDER: Don’t forget to ‘GiveBIG’ today to help local charities!

REMINDER: The Seattle Foundation’s ‘GiveBIG’ is TODAY, Wednesday, May 15 – when all donations will be matched! Each credit card donation* made to the more than 1,400 nonprofit organizations... [Read more]

REMINDER: Environmental Science Center’s FREE workshop on soil is Sunday

REMINDER: Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding a FREE workshop on soil this Sunday, May 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Burien Library. “A beautiful garden or yard... [Read more]

Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program

The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that “more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and... [Read more]

MISSING: 16-year old, brain damaged black female cat ‘Bucky’

BTB Reader Annie Morton wants everyone to be on the lookout for ‘Bucky,’ her missing 16-year old female black cat that has some minor brain damage (click images to see larger versions): Annie... [Read more]

‘GiveBIG’ at Tin Room, help Highline Schools Foundation & get a free BEER

This Wednesday – May 15 – is The Seattle Foundation’s annual ‘GiveBIG‘ fundraiser day, when all donations will be matched, making it one of the best days to help local non-profits. Numerous... [Read more]

CRIME: Two bikes stolen from Gregory Heights home Monday

BTB Reader Sig Ratkoviak wants everyone to be on the lookout for two stolen bikes, taken from his Gregory Heights home’s garage (near 12th SW and SW 160th) early Monday morning, May 13. “This... [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]

ELECTION UPDATE: 2 new candidates file for Burien City Council seats

It’s the second day of the filing season for the 2013 election (the deadline is this Friday, May 17), and two new candidates have appeared on the radar for seats on the Burien City Council: Position... [Read more]

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Legal Tip of the Week: You may need to file for bankruptcy before a divorce

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VIDEO: Multi-vehicle accident at 8th Ave S. and S. 128 sends three to hospital

Sgt. Cindi West of the King County Sheriff’s Office reports that a multiple-vehicle crash in Burien Monday night (May 13) involving a tow truck with a car and two other cars has sent three to area hospitals…