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

by Marine View Law & Escrow Did You Know…that you may need to file for bankruptcy before filing for divorce? Your decision to pursue a consumer bankruptcy before, during or after divorce can be positively... [Read more]

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…

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]

Next Highline Forum to focus on education at Burien City Hall May 22

On Wednesday, May 22 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., members of the Highline Forum will meet at Burien’s City Hall Council Chambers (400 SW 152nd Street) to discuss education, with a larger focus on regional... [Read more]

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Boulevard Park Place Retirement Community Sponsoring Highline Relay for Life

BTB Advertiser Boulevard Park Place Retirement Community wants our Readers to know that they’re a proud Sponsor of the upcoming Relay for Life of Highline, to be held the weekend of Jun 8 at Highline... [Read more]

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Economy Wiring / Y.B. Tubless holding BBQ Sale (+FREE lunch) this weekend

Longtime Advertiser Economy Wiring / Y.B. Tubless will be holding a free BBQ lunch and sale this Saturday and Sunday – May 18 and 19 – to members of the public interested in any of their services. Economy... [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]

Bike Day Commuter Support Station will be at Burien Town Square Friday, May 17

Friday, May 17 is “National Bike to Work Day,” but our friends at WABI Burien have declared it “Burien Bike Day.” “We want to encourage local folks to choose pedal-power not just for their... [Read more]

LETTER: Reader concerned about new 4-way Stop at SW 143rd & 6th SW

[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:] Could you please post that there is a new 4-way... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: partial Sound/mountain view in Des Moines

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a ready-to-move-in, lovingly cared for partial sound/mountain view home in Des Moines – the perfect Mother’s Day... [Read more]

OBITUARY: Memorial for Richard ‘Rich’ Robles will be Monday, May 13

Richard Robles – “Rich” – born in San Diego September 14, 1967, passed away unexpectedly of heart failure May 3, 2013. He graduated from Newport High School and attended the University of Washington.... [Read more]

‘Brian and Janie Show’ to rock CC’s Lounge in Burien Friday & Saturday

Bart Bryan, Ambassador of Goodwill for our various South King Media blogs (we have six of them!), is looking forward to the return of The Brian and Janie Show to CC’s Lounge on SW 152nd in Burien this... [Read more]

‘Battle of Burien’ breakdance competition will be Saturday at Community Center

The 5th Anniversary ‘Battle of Burien’ breakdance competition will be held this Saturday, May 11 at the Burien Community Center. For all you B-Town Bboys and Bgirls out there, here’s... [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]