WHITE CENTER BLOG: Report From Monday Night’s Anti-Gang Meeting

Our sister site The White Center Blog has a report from Monday night’s anti-gang community meeting at the Jim Wiley Center at Greenbridge, where over 100 residents packed the room to discuss crime... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I, Bob Edgar, Am An Active Candidate For The Burien Council…’

Dear Citizens and Voters of Burien; I, Bob Edgar, am an active candidate for the Burien Council Position No.4. I am willing and eager to serve the citizens of Burien, if I am elected in the November election.... [Read more]

Brat Trot Breaks Records; Plus, We Stuck A Video Camera To A Runner’s Head!

The 2011 Burien Brat Trot and Oktoberfest enjoyed a record-breaking fundraising event in more categories than one last weekend, including: Record registrations (nearly 1,000) Record finish times Over... [Read more]

City Of Burien Releases Study On Ways To Improve SW 153rd Corridor

The City of Burien released a new study Wednesday (Oct. 12) that focuses on finding ways to improve the SW 153rd Street corridor, with hopes of it becoming its “own unique destination.” The... [Read more]

What’d YOU Think Of This Year’s ‘Arts-A-Glow’? Please Take A Short Survey

Our friends at the City of Burien’s Cultural Arts Department want our Readers to participate in a short online survey about the recent Arts-A-Glow celebration held Sept. 10th at Dottie Harper Park... [Read more]

‘Walkers N’Talkers’ Stumble On To New Art Installation At Eagle Landing Park

Sometimes the best things about your community are only found by getting out and exploring it – case in point, on Sunday (Oct. 2nd), several B-Towners were out ‘Walk N’Talking’ their... [Read more]

Like To Play Around? ‘Southend Gamers’ Group Might Be What You Need

A local group called the ‘Southend Gamers‘ wants our Readers to know that they’re looking for more people to well…play around with. The group, which meets every Saturday, has been... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Brat Trot Banners Festoon The Streetlamps Of Olde Burien

If you’re out and about on this beautiful fall day in B-Town, be sure to look up if you’re near Olde Burien to see some new blue and white checked banners festooning the streetlamps, promoting... [Read more]

Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Inslee Walks & Talks Through Burien Tuesday

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee talks with Burien Mayor Joan McGilton Tuesday before his walking tour through B-Town Tuesday, Sept. 27th. Story, Photos & Audio by Scott Schaefer Even... [Read more]

New Futures Appoints Jennifer Ramirez Robson As Interim Executive Director

Burien non-profit New Futures announced Saturday (Sept. 24th) that it has appointed veteran board member, management professional, and long-time Burien resident Jennifer Ramirez Robson as its Interim Executive... [Read more]

Burien Police Chief Kimerer Comes From A Pedigreed Law Enforcement Family

Scott Kimerer has been police chief in Burien for over eight years but few realize he comes from a pedigreed law enforcement family. Both of his parents retired from the Seattle Police Department as assistant chiefs…

Artists United’s Juried Show Is At Community Center; Reception Is Sept. 25

Artists United’s Annual Juried Show will be on display through Oct. 28th at the Burien Community Center, located at 14700 6th Ave SW. Twenty-seven artworks by twenty seven artists are on display,... [Read more]

A First-Hand (or foot) Report On Sunday’s ‘Bike SaFaRi: Safe Family Ride’

by Maureen Hoffmann Ignite an early enthusiasm for being on two wheels. Teach “bike sense” and street smarts to little ones. Gather people from the community for fun, conversation, fresh air and healthful... [Read more]

Burien’s ‘Arts-A-Glow’ Organizers Seeking Volunteers To Staff Tea House Sept. 10

Our friends at the City of Burien want our Readers to know that they’re in need of volunteers to staff the Tea House at this year’s Arts-A-Glow event (we’re Sponsors), which will be... [Read more]

Burien Councilmembers Set To Discuss Revised Berk Report On Annexation

by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members will get their first chance at Monday’s meeting (Aug. 15) to discuss a new report on the financial impacts of annexing the remaining North Highline unincorporated... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Some Facts The Berk Report Failed To Mention About Annexing…’

Some Facts the Berk Report failed to mention about annexing AreaY/White Center-Part 1: While the Burien City Manager and the media have quoted the Berk Report as stating that the Annexation of Area Y/White... [Read more]

B-Towners, Others Walked & Talked During Sunday’s 1st-Ever ‘Walk ‘N Talk’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: B-Town Blog Friend and local Artist Maureen Hoffmann organized Burien's first-ever 'Walk N'Talk,' which was held Sunday, Aug. 7th; here's her report from her blog Kunstdame.com:] Story... [Read more]

Burien Parks Wants Your Input At Public Planning Workshop Wed. July 27th

The public is invited to a workshop to kick-off and brainstorm planning elements for the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan on Wednesday, July 27, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Burien... [Read more]

Burien City Council Seeking Residents’ Opinions On Redistricting

The Burien City Council announced Thursday (July 21) that they would “like to hear Burien residents’ opinions before the City offers input into the State and King County redistricting efforts.” At... [Read more]