READER PHOTO: ‘Beginning of the end’ for the old Keg Restaurant building

BTB Reader Mark Bruce sent us this photo Thursday (May 9), of which he said: “Looks like the beginning of the end for the old Keg restaurant. There’s a massive tractor sitting in front of... [Read more]

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Expect closures on 1st Ave South next week

The City of Burien on Friday announced on its website that there will be road closures and limited access on 1st Ave South next week, from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10. Here’s the city’s... [Read more]

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Closure at SW 146th and 1st Ave S. Monday

The City of Burien announced Friday that this coming Monday, April 29, DPK will be installing a traffic signal arm and signal lights at the intersection of SW 146th and 1st Avenue South (map below). “This... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: Burien Fred Meyer Will Begin Remodel/Expansion of Store

The City of Burien announced in its most recent newsletter (download PDF here) that plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building permits have been issued for a remodel of the Fred Meyer store, located... [Read more]

Puget Sound Skills Center to Add New 2-Story, 25,000 Square-Foot Building

The City of Burien announced in its most recent newsletter (download PDF here) that it has received a Land Use Review application from the Highline School District to allow expansion of their Puget Sound... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: Staples Will Demolish & Move into Old Keg Restaurant Location

The City of Burien is reporting in its most recent newsletter (download PDF here) that Staples has been issued a demolition permit for the former Piranha Joe’s/Keg Restaurant location at 180 SW 148th... [Read more]

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: SW 146th at 1st Ave South to be Closed Mar. 27–29

The City of Burien on Friday issued a ‘Construction Alert,’ warning of closures on SW 146th at 1st Ave South (map below) starting Wednesday, March 27: Starting Wednesday, March 27 through Friday,... [Read more]

City Says Phase II of 1st Ave South Improvement Project to Begin Again

The City of Burien announced this week that Phase II of the 1st Ave South Improvement Project – from SW 146th to SW 140th Street – has begun starting Tuesday, March 5. “After the holiday and... [Read more]

Crews to Replace Nearly a Mile of ‘Bumpy’ Pavement on SR-518 this Year

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced Monday (Feb. 11) that it will be replacing nearly a mile of ‘rough and bumpy’ concrete pavement, as well as 50 failing panels,... [Read more]

Cold Weather Forces City Light to Cancel Ambaum Power Outage…Again

Seattle City Light announced Tuesday (Jan. 15) that it will be cancelling a planned outage that was re-scheduled for Ambaum Blvd. customers this Wednesday, Jan. 16. This will be the second planned outage... [Read more]

CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Expect Closures on 1st Ave South thru Holidays

The City of Burien is warning residents to be expect closures on 1st Ave South between S/SW 140th to S/SW 146th Street through the holidays. “There will still be some utility work continuing which... [Read more]

City of Burien Says to Expect Power Outages Wed. Dec. 5 and Fri. Dec. 7

The City of Burien announced Friday (Nov. 30) that Seattle City Light is planning power outages to “energize” its new underground feeder system between S. 140th and S. 146th Street along 1st... [Read more]

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Work May Disrupt SW 148th/First Ave South

The City of Burien announced on its website that construction work at the southwest corner of the intersection of SW 148th Street and 1st Avenue South intersection will continue all day Thursday, Oct.... [Read more]

Major Repairs Planned for 3 Miles of I-5 in South King County

Sticking with the commitment to fix the “worst of the worst” first, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced Friday that it plans to begin work on Monday, Oct. 22, to repair the... [Read more]

CITY NOTES: Traffic Alert, Power Outages During Construction Projects

The City of Burien posted two items on its website that Readers may want to take note of: CONSTRUCTION ALERT! – Right Lane Closure at SW 148th/1st Ave. S on Wednesday Eastbound right lane of SW... [Read more]

New Burien/Normandy Park Fire Station Expected to Open by Mid-November

The new headquarters station for King County Fire District No. 2 – the Burien-Normandy Park Fire Department’s – is expected to get a certificate of occupancy in late October or early November…

TRAFFIC: 8th Ave SW Near Highline Medical Center Closed During Day

The City of Burien announced Tuesday (Sept. 11) that 8th Ave SW, from just past the Highline Medical Center emergency entrance, will be closed during the day through December due to work being done by... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Ground Broken at Normandy Park Senior Living for New Memory Unit

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 4) at Normandy Park Senior Living (a BTB Advertiser), celebrating the start of construction of a new Memory Unit for Alzheimer’s Patients. Several... [Read more]

City Light Work May Cause Traffic Delays on 1st Ave South this Weekend

The City of Burien announced on its website that Seattle City Light will be installing their wiring for the underground electrical system beginning at SW 140th or SW 146th Street this weekend – through... [Read more]

SEATAC BLOG: Port Announces Plans to Renovate North Satellite of Airport

The Port of Seattle Commission announced Tuesday (July 24) that it has given final design authorization for an estimated $230 million renovation of the north satellite at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport... [Read more]

Sidewalk Work to Start Monday on SW 132nd Street

Click image to see larger version. The City of Burien announced on its website Thursday (July 19) that paving work on the sidewalks of SW 132nd Street will begin Monday, July 23. West Coast Construction... [Read more]

Ground Broken for Second Burien/Normandy Park Fire Station

Ground was broken for a new fire station for the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department in the Manhattan area June 28. Participating in the event were King County Fire District No. 2 commissioners, Fire Chief Mike Marrs…

Burien City Council to Consider Cutting Ties with Urban Partners for Town Square

Portable toilets await crowds before a 2011 event at Town Square Park. Photo by Scott Schaefer. by Ralph Nichols When development of Burien’s partially completed Town Square eventually resumes, Urban... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Sylvester Road Bridge Update – The Final Phase

Photos & Story by Brett Fish Momentary lane closures and traffic control in both directions should be expected for about three more weeks, as the final phase of the Sylvester Road Bridge construction... [Read more]