LOST: Blue and gold Macaw ‘Maya,’ last seen at Seahurst Park Monday

BTB Reader Jeanna Lee wants everyone to be on the lookout for her lost blue and gold Macaw ‘Maya,’ last see at Seahurst Park on Monday June 17: “She was last seen flying from a tree... [Read more]

FOUND: Male Shih Tzu dog, found Tuesday on 116th Street

BTB Reader Teresa Nguyen reports that she and her Mom found a Male Shih Tzu dog Tuesday (June 18) at 116th Street in Burien. It has white and tan fur and was found without a collar: We can be contacted... [Read more]

UPDATE: Yorkshire Terrier ‘Biskit’ has been found!

UPDATE 6/17/13 10 p.m.: Jeff and Debbie Wyman report that their dog ‘Biskit’ has been found! “He was discovered by some neighbors about 4 blocks away from our home and they kept him until... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Another whale visits Burien – this time a Gray Whale off 3 Tree Point

The last time we reported on a whale visiting Burien, it wasn’t so pleasant (or heck, alive), but today (Thursday, June 6), another large whale dropped by – this Gray Whale, photographed off 3... [Read more]

MISSING: ‘Sammy,’ 2-year old Australian Shepherd Mix, last seen at Albertson’s

BTB Reader Elizabeth Eronimous wants everyone to be on the lookout for “Sammy,” a 2 year old Australian Shepherd mix that somehow got out of her car at the Albertson’s in the Five Corners... [Read more]

This cute ‘Bear’ of a Dog needs a new forever home

Our friends at Burien CARES Animal Control want our Readers to know that they have a very cute male dog named ‘Bear’ that is in need of a ‘forever home’: “This cute little... [Read more]

‘Whine and Cheese’ auction for Animal Aid & Rescue will be Friday, June 7

The 5th annual ‘Whine and Cheese’ Live Auction* – a fundraiser for Animal Aid & Rescue – is coming to Vino Bello on Friday, June 7 from 6 – 9 p.m. “This is a fun and fabulous... [Read more]

Burien City Council rejects contract extension, increased funding for CARES

[REPORTER'S NOTE: This story has been corrected for accuracy by deleting two earlier references to an outdated estimated cost to Burien if the city went with King County's animal control program.] by Ralph... [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 →

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]

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]

FOUND: Male Cat, found hanging out at Cambridge Square Apartments

This cat has been hanging around the Cambridge Square Apartments (425 S. 156th Street) for the last few days, according to Jack McKean: No collar Male Affectionate Well cared for Still outside If you... [Read more]

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]

B-Town Dog’s ‘Park N Bark II’ will be Saturday, April 27 at Town Square Park

B-Town Dog will be holding ‘Park N Bark II’ starting at 11 a.m. at Burien Town Square Park on Saturday, April 27, with dogs and leashes, to walk around the park and city, and everyone’s... [Read more]

LETTER: City ‘should renegotiate their contract for animal control services with RASKC’

[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 Editor, A proposal was made by City Manager,... [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…

FOUND: Yorkie Mix, found Near Military Road and 128th Street in SeaTac

BTB Contributor Jim Branson tells us this dog was found near Military Road and 128th Street, in SeaTac, near Burien (click images to see larger versions/slideshow: “He had no microchip or collar,”... [Read more]

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]

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…

LETTER: ‘Why does CARES seem to have more service calls than King County?’

[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:] Why does Burien CARES seem to have significantly... [Read more]

CARES Passes Review, Gains Majority Council Support; But Some Still Complain

by Jack Mayne The Burien animal care non-profit CARES passed its first outside review (download PDF here, p.15), drawing raves from City Manager Mike Martin and four members of the City Council – but... [Read more]

LOST: Long-Haired Chihuahua ‘Gracie,’ Last Seen Near Hazel Valley Park

BTB Readers Bill and Karin Barker want everyone to know that they lost this dog on Saturday from an area near Hazel Valley Park in Burien (map below): “The dog’s name is Gracie,” Bill... [Read more]

Hopes for a Burien Off-Leash Dog Park Move Closer to Reality; Plus, a Poll

by Ralph Nichols Burien dog owners may soon have an off-leash park for their four-legged companions. City parks operations manager Steve Roemer told council members at their March 25 study session that... [Read more]