FOLLOWUP/VIDEOS: Dead Fin Whale was ‘Apparent Victim of a Ship Strike’

The dead fin whale that washed ashore on Burien’s Seahurst Park Beach Saturday was the “apparent victim of a ship strike,” according to experts at the Seal Sitters Marine Mammal Stranding Network and Cascadia Research…

PHOTOS: Body of Fin Whale Washes Up at Seahurst Park Beach Saturday

Saturday morning around 10 a.m., the body of a fin whale – perhaps as long as 70 feet – washed up on the beach at Seahurst Park in Burien. The deceased animal’s body ended up about 100 yards south of the Environmental Science Center…

‘FIN’ the Giant Salmon will Swim into Burien Town Square Park April 17–18

We’ve had some unusual invasions in Burien lately (UFOs, Men/Women in Black, Aliens, etc.), and we expect an invasion of another species that needs our help. ‘FIN,’ a giant salmon, will... [Read more]

REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Walker Preserve Work Party Friday

REMINDER: Volunteers are needed for an invasive plant removal work party at Walker Preserve from 2 – 5 p.m. this Friday, April 12. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large... [Read more]

Spring Recycling Collection Event is this Saturday at Tyee Parking Lot in SeaTac

The City of SeaTac’s Spring Recycling Collection Event for King County Residents will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Tyee Educational Complex Parking Lot (4424 South 188th... [Read more]

Burien Parks Releases Mobile App for Smartphones and iPads

Burien Parks now has an App! That’s right … Burien Parks has released its own mobile app for smartphones and iPads. With this FREE mobile app, you get up-to-date information on city parks,... [Read more]

City of Burien Plants Arbor Day Tree in Honor of Fred Henzi Wednesday

The City of Burien planted a tree in Shorewood Park for Arbor Day, as well as to honor longtime volunteer Fred Henzi on Wednesday, April 10…

Two Highline School Teams Heading to the World Robotics Championships

Two Highline District schools – Aviation and Highline High – are headed to St. Louis at the end of the month to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championships. Aviation High holds the Washington... [Read more]

Burien Master Gardeners are Back for the Spring and Summer Season

Burien Master Gardeners are back with FREE advice for the Spring and Summer seasons, appearing at the Burien Library on Wednesdays as well as Furney’s Nursery on Saturdays. Master Gardener volunteers... [Read more]

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]

Volunteers Wanted for West Duwamish Earth Day Habitat Help on April 20

Nature Consortium will bring together two live painters, over seven live musicians, and 500 shovel-wielding volunteers from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 for a unique Earth Day celebration in... [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]

Volunteers Needed for Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Party April 12

Volunteers are needed for an invasive plant removal work party at Walker Preserve from 2 – 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large amounts of invasive... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Burien’s Own Coupeville Landslide is on the Horizon’

[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:] Unfortunately, the landslide that caused widespread... [Read more]

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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’…

King County Sheriffs will Demonstrate Remote Controlled Robots April 10

The King County Sheriff’s Office will be demonstrating its remote-controlled robots for the public on Wednesday, April 10 – including one it used in a hostage situation in Burien in Feb., 2012... [Read more]

South King County Flower & Garden Show Coming to SeaTac Saturday, April 13

The South King County Flower & Garden Show – a fundraiser for the SeaTac Rotary Club – will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the SeaTac Community Center from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This is the event’s... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: City of Burien Holding Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 3

The City of Burien will be holding a blood drive in the multipurpose room of the Burien City Hall/Library on Wednesday, April 3, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To set up an appointment, call or email Kathy Wetherbee... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Why is the City of Burien in Such a Hurry to Cut Down this Tree?’

[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:] On Thursday, March 21st, the City of Burien... [Read more]

Eagle Landing Park Closed Temporarily to Remove Two ‘Hazardous’ Trees

The City of Burien is reporting on its website that Eagle Landing Park will be closed to the public Wednesday and Thursday, March 20 – 21, for “removal of two hazardous trees.” The city... [Read more]

Results of Citizens Salmon Investigation (‘CSI Highline’) Now Available Online

The 2012 Citizens Salmon Investigation (CSI) survey results about Coho and Chum Salmon returns to Miller/Walker Creeks in Normandy Park are now available online here. Here’s an except from the CSI findings... [Read more]

Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste FREE at Wastemobile Event March 22–24

All King County and city residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost when the Wastemobile comes to Burien the weekend of March... [Read more]

Next ‘Youth in Recovery’ Night is Sunday, March 24

Science and Management of Addictions (SAMA) will be holding its monthly ‘Youth In Recovery’ night on Sunday, March 24 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Burien Library. SAMA... [Read more]