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]

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]

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]

Volunteers needed for Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal party May 18

Volunteers are needed for an Invasive Plant Removal Work Party at Walker Preserve on Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large amounts... [Read more]

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]

Brian Aston Fundraiser postponed until June

The Brian Aston fundraiser, originally scheduled for tonight (Friday, May 3) at Goodtime Ernie’s in Burien, has been postponed. Plans are to reschedule it for mid-June. The B-Town Blog will publish... [Read more]

Burien’s HomeTask shredded just under 2 tons of paper during Shred Day

On Saturday, April 20, HomeTask hosted “Shred Day” at its downtown office as its participation in Discover Burien’s Annual Clean Sweep, shredding just under two tons of paper! From financial... [Read more]

Group Health launches its own ‘Walk and Talk,’ which starts Friday

Not to be confused with WABI Burien’s “Walk-n-Talk,” Burien’s Group Health Cooperative is launching its own “Walk and Talk” this Friday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. – 1... [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]

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]

Record amount of trash picked up at this year’s Clean Sweep event – over 10 tons!

A record amount of trash was picked up at this year’s Discover Burien Clean Sweep event (held April 20) – over 10 tons –  according to Event Manager Debra George. “Over 10 tons of trash... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s FREE workshop on soil will be May 19

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

Got Drugs? National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 27

It’s the sixth National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. King County residents can dispose of unwanted and expired medicines anonymously and at no cost at... [Read more]

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This Sunday, April 28, Advertiser Normandy Nutrition is holding a HUGE sale where everything will be priced at 40% off! Hours will be from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. both days…

Dead fin whale will be subject of ‘Science Seminar’ at Highline College Friday

The dead fin whale that washed on Burien’s Seahurst Park Beach April 13 will be the subject of a Science Seminar at Highline College Friday, April 26 at 2:20 p.m. (read our previous coverage here). “Did... [Read more]

Household Hazardous Wastemobile coming to Des Moines April 26–28

The King County Household Hazardous Wastemobile will be at the Des Moines Marina the weekend of April 26 – 28, and all King County and city residents will be able to safely dispose of old car batteries,... [Read more]

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Eat Pizza and help raise money for the Highline Relay for Life April 24

BTB Advertiser Rainier Cancer Center wants our Readers to know that they can eat pizza and help raise money for the Highline Relay for Life on Wednesday, April 24 at the California Pizza Kitchen locate... [Read more]

Eyesight improving for Brian Aston, but a new diagnosis: MS; fundraiser May 3

by Mark Neuman Readers will recall Brian Aston, a Friend of the Blog and area resident, who we have written about several times in the recent years. Brian quite suddenly lost almost all of his vision about... [Read more]

Burien’s Highline Medical Center officially joins Franciscan Health Systems

Highline Medical Center in Burien is now part of the Franciscan Health System, becoming the sixth hospital in the Franciscan organization. “Highline’s affiliation with Franciscan creates opportunities... [Read more]

PHOTOS: ‘FIN’ the giant Salmon swims into Burien Town Square Park

While not quite as popular (or stinky) as a beached fin whale, ‘FIN’ the giant Salmon ‘swam’ into Burien Town Square Park Wednesday, April 17, and Photographer Justin Bennett was... [Read more]

UPDATE: Body of dead whale removed from Seahurst Park Beach Tuesday

At about 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon (April 16) workers from Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. pulled up to Seahurst Beach and began preparations to remove the body of the 65-foot fin whale…

FOLLOWUP/PHOTOS: Dead whale likely to be removed by end of week

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer The body of a fin whale that washed ashore on Burien’s Seahurst Park Beach will likely be removed by the end of this week, according to the city. As we first... [Read more]

Public Comment Period for Port’s Part 150 Noise Study Runs Through May 30

Beginning today – Monday, April 15, and running through May 30 – Sea-Tac Airport neighbors can offer formal comment on the draft Federal Aviation Administration Part 150 Noise and Land-Use Compatibility... [Read more]