‘Respect Washington’ officially classified as hate group by SPLC

‘Respect Washington,’ the anti-immigrant organization that tried to repeal Burien’s ‘sanctuary city’ ordinance last year, was officially classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center this week…

‘Burien Council races so heated, we were asked to leave election night party’

KUOW did a report on election parties in Burien Tuesday night (Nov. 7), and Reporter Liz Jones was apparently asked to leave a candidate’s party being held at Angelo’s Restaurant. “KUOW... [Read more]

Candidates for Burien City Council speak out about Respect WA mailing

In response to a gathering imbroglio surrounding a recent endorsement letter supporting four Burien City Council candidates mailed out by Respect Washington, the candidates in question have taken to social... [Read more]

LETTER REBUTTAL: Darla Green responds to Letter to the Editor about her

[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:] The following Letter to the Editor is... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘An Open Letter to Darla Green’

[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:] An Open Letter to Darla Green: Ms. Green, I... [Read more]

B-TOWN BLOG VOTERS’ GUIDE: Q&As with City Council Pos. #5 Candidates

On July 6, 2017, we emailed out a list of 11 Questions to all candidates running for Burien City Council in the Primary election, which has an Aug. 1 voting deadline. We will be posting additional responses... [Read more]

LETTER: Darla Green is running for Burien City Council, Position #5

[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. During this election year, we are allowing... [Read more]

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Ribbon Cutting for Advertiser Skinperfect Aesthetics will be Thursday, Feb. 9

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LETTER: City Council Candidate Darla Green concedes, thanks supporters

[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 Burien Voter, Friends and Neighbors, It... [Read more]

ELECTION FINAL: Austin Bell officially declared winner by 189 votes

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was updated with correct results at 7:34 p.m. on Nov. 24, 2015: King County Elections on Tuesday (Nov. 24) issued the final, certified results for the Nov. 3 General Election,... [Read more]

ELECTION RESULTS 9: Austin Bell’s lead over Darla Green grows to 173

Looks like Austin Bell has all but wrapped up the horse race for Burien City Council Position No. 6 – as he is now ahead by 173 votes over Darla Green in the latest results, issued on Thursday, Nov.... [Read more]

ELECTION RESULTS 8: Bell pulling away from Green, now up by 165 votes

The horse race for Burien City Council Position No. 6 appears to be going to Austin Bell, who – as of the latest results on Nov. 10 at 3:51 p.m. – is pulling away down the stretch against opponent... [Read more]

ELECTION RETURNS 7: Council race tightens up; Austin Bell up by 147 votes

The seventh round of results were released by King County Elections at 4:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, with the latest totals showing that Austin Bell continues to lead Darla Green, but down by 8 votes from... [Read more]

ELECTION RETURNS 6: Bell continues to pull away, now leads by 154 votes

UPDATE Nov. 6, 6:57 p.m.: The sixth round of results were released by King County Elections at 6:57 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, with the latest tallies showing that Austin Bell continues to pull away, and is... [Read more]

ELECTION RESULTS 3: Austin Bell extends lead over Darla Green to 72 votes

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was updated with new returns at 7:40 p.m. In one of the closest local races in recent history, the third round of results from King County Elections shows that newcomer... [Read more]

LETTER: Reader expresses concerns about City Council candidate

[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:] Let me get this understood. In the Green... [Read more]

LETTER: During Blog Candidate Forum, ‘I witnessed a disturbing incident…’

[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, During the Holli Giffin-Bob... [Read more]

VIDEO/AUDIO/PHOTOS: Scenes from our second 2015 Candidate Forum

Our second 2015 Candidate Forum for Burien City Council – featuring Darla Green and Austin Bell – played to a lively, full house of over 100 people on Tuesday night, Oct. 6…

It’s Austin Bell vs Darla Green at Tuesday night B-Town Blog Candidate Forum

The B-Town Blog welcomes everyone to the second of our three free and open Candidate Forums, set for 7 p.m. this coming Tuesday, Oct. 6. The candidates will be Austin Bell and Darla Green, each vying for... [Read more]

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Welcome our latest Advertiser – Darla Green for Burien City Council

The following is a paid Advertisement: Please welcome our latest Advertiser – Darla Green for Burien City Council. As we do with all our paid Advertisers, we’re giving her a chance to share her... [Read more]

Krakowiak, Edgar swap positions, Robison will not seek reelection

by Jack Mayne Local attorney Holli Giffin and former Deputy Mayor Bob Edgar are now running head-to-head for the Position 2 seat held by Mayor Lucy Krakowiak, and she has jumped to position 4 to try... [Read more]

SkinPerfect Owner Darla Green announces she’ll run for City Council

Darla Green, Owner of SkinPerfect Aesthetics in Olde Burien, announced Wednesday night (April 29) that she will challenge Gerald Robison for Burien City Council Position #6. Robison has not yet declared... [Read more]