Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council special meeting held on Monday, Mar. 25, 2024: The latest Burien City Council meeting covered a diverse range of topics crucial to […]
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Public hearing on redrawn King County districts will be Tuesday, Nov. 30
Composite image shows King County’s previous (2012) districts with an overlay of proposed new ones, which would move all of Burien into the 8th District. The 2021 King County Districting […]
VIDEO: Candidates vying for 11th & 33rd Districts debate in online forum
A Forum featuring south King County Candidates running for the 11th and 33rd legislative districts was held online via Zoom on Wednesday night, Oct. 14, 2020. These two districts cover […]
REMINDER: Online Candidates Forum for 11th & 33rd Districts is TODAY
REMINDER: All are invited to attend a free online forum with candidates running for seats in Washington’s 11th and 33rd Districts TODAY – Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 – from 6 […]
Learn about Entertainment Districts at Rotary Club meeting this Thurs., Feb. 27
The Rotary Club of Burien/White Center will be hosting a presentation on Entertainment Districts at Merrill Gardens this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. All are invited […]
Port of Seattle Commissioners discuss Tribal relations, economic development; hear from union members on equitable pay
On Feb. 13, 2024 the Port of Seattle Commissioners held their monthly general meeting at Pier 69. This meeting was simultaneously streamed online for accessibility, and speakers were given the […]
Port of Seattle responds to proposed new legislation aimed at mitigating environmental/health impacts of Sea-Tac Airport
On Monday morning, Jan. 15, 2024, Sen. Karen Keiser (D-33rd District) and Rep. Tina Orwall (D-33rd District) held a press conference in Olympia, announcing new legislation aimed at mitigating environmental […]
Sen. Keiser, Rep. Orwall to advocate for environmental justice around Sea-Tac Airport
Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall, and constituents will hold a press conference on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 to advocate for legislation aimed at mitigating the environmental and health impacts […]
Y.E.T.I. surpasses goals in 2023, fueling outdoor adventure for South King County youth
Local non-profit Youth Experiential Training Institute (Y.E.T.I.) capped off a banner year in 2023, shattering its own records for outdoor adventure outings and reaching more South King County youth than […]
King County provides nearly $10 million to South King County for land conservation
This past Tuesday, the King County Council approved this year’s Conservation Futures Tax investments – with nearly $10 million going to projects in South King County. These projects aim to […]
Reading Partners seeking volunteers to help local students
Communities thrive when all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities and the critical reading skills needed to prepare them for academic, social, and civic success. Reading Partners is an […]
LETTER: ‘I also urge residents of Des Moines, SeaTac, Burien and Normandy Park to attend the Port’s Nov. 8 webinar, ask questions, and share your own concerns’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] […]
LETTER: ‘On behalf of Community Visions and ACLU Burien People Power, we would like to remind you to vote by November 7th’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff. […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘I just cast my vote for Melissa Petrini for Highline School Board Position 4; here’s why’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff. […]
Vote Teresa Mosqueda for King County Council, District 8
Election Day is near! With so much at stake in races across our region, it’s essential we get out the vote and make sure our voices are heard. In the […]
‘Why you should vote,’ by local Author/Professor TM Sell, Ph.D.
By T.M. Sell, Ph.D. When I ask my students when the next election is, frequently they will say “November 2024” or whichever presidential year is coming up next. In fact […]
10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 4 Candidate Kevin Schilling
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous Q&As here), covering topics like their reasons for […]
10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 6 Candidate Krystal Marx
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous ones here), covering topics like their reasons […]
REMINDER: Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will rock – and improve – the world this Saturday, Aug. 26
By Carlos Melgar Vasquez People in South King County are looking forward to this year’s Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Fest this Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, from 11 a.m. – […]
Tilth Alliance launches first-ever ‘Eat Local Month King County’ for August
Tilth Alliance, a founding member of the statewide Eat Local First Collaborative, this week announced the inaugural ‘Eat Local Month King County,’ running through the end of August. As part […]
Questioning Burien’s 2023 City Council Candidates Part 7: ‘Do you have any plans to help Burien businesses that are struggling from recent issues, like COVID or increasing crime?’ Position #4 Candidates respond
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve […]
Burien celebrates becoming an official Creative District at Highline Heritage Museum launch party
On Saturday night, June 17, 2023 at the Highline Heritage Museum, creative types and supporters gathered to celebrate the official designation of Burien as a Creative District. The idea of […]
REMINDER: Burien Creative District Launch Party is Saturday night
All are invited to come help celebrate the new Burien Creative District’s obtaining its sought-after designation, officially recognizing the City of Burien as a hub for innovation, arts and culture, […]
Community invited to attend Burien Creative District certification launch party on Saturday, June 17
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Burien Creative District (BCD) is inviting members of the […]
Burien Creative District launch party will be Saturday, June 17
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Burien Creative District (BCD) is inviting members of the […]