LETTER: Former City Council Candidate Ed Dacy Endorses Three Candidates

I have never before endorsed a candidate for Burien City Council, but since my loss in this years primary I have had a number of people urging me to endorse candidates. I have been closely following Burien... [Read more]

Burien City Council Candidates Confront Issues At B-Town Blog Forum

by Ralph Nichols All six candidates for three seats on the Burien Council exchanged views in an Oct. 12 forum presented by the B-Town Blog. The candidates are: Position 2 – Greg Duff and Lucy Krakowiak Position... [Read more]

There’s Still Time To Register To Vote; Deadline Is Oct. 31st

There’s still time to register to vote in King County for the coming Nov. 8 General Election. If you live in King County and are not yet registered, you may do so in person by Oct. 31. Bring a Washington... [Read more]

LETTER: Former Burien Mayor Calls Gordon Shaw’s Mailer ‘Dirty Tricks’

Dear Editor, Candidate Gordon Shaw reached deep into his bag of dirty political tricks to send out a mailer that intentionally attempts to confuse the voters of Burien and to imply that his opponent Bob... [Read more]

John Nelson, Scott Schaefer Elected To Board Of Discover Burien

Discover Burien elected two new members to its Board of Directors last week – local community Organizer and Adobe Senior Scientist John Nelson, and B-Town Blog Founder/Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer. The... [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]

UPDATE: All 6 Candidates Will Participate In Wed. Night’s Forum

It should be an interesting night, this Wednesday evening, Oct. 12, as we have just confirmed that all six candidates will attend our B-Town Blog Candidates Forum for the three open seats on the Burien... [Read more]

REMINDER: B-Town Blog Candidates Forum Is Wed. At Gregory Heights School

We, your trusty, award-winning neighborhood news blog, are hosting another Candidates Forum. It’s this coming Wednesday, Oct. 12th, with an 8pm start time, and will be held at a new location: Gregory... [Read more]

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New Advertiser Scott Hilsen Running For Re-Election As Sewer Commissioner

We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The B-Town Blog – Scott Hilsen, who’s running for re-election as Commissioner of the Southwest Suburban Sewer District (the election is Nov.... [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]

BREAKING: ‘Non-Candidate’ Bob Edgar Is A Candidate Again; Still Running

One-time 'non-candidate' Bob Edgar is now a candidate again. BREAKING: On Friday morning (Sept. 2), we received the following email from Bob Edgar (read our previous coverage about him here), an... [Read more]

LETTER: A Note Of Thanks (and a question for Bob Edgar) From Ed Dacy

I wish to congratulate my two opponents, Councilmember Lucy Krakowiak and Planning Commissioner Greg Duffy. I do want to thank them for running open and transparent campaigns, based on issues. I would... [Read more]

Joey Martinez Endorses Shaw, Challenges Edgar to Stop ‘Cheating’ Voters

After challenging Burien City Councilman Gordon Shaw in the Aug. 16 primary election, Joey Martinez told The B-Town Blog Saturday (Aug. 27) that he is endorsing Shaw for re-election…

Law Says Council ‘Non-Candidate’ Bob Edgar Will Advance To General Election

by Ralph Nichols With “non-candidate” Bob Edgar well in front in the primary contest for Burien City Council, as ballots cast in the Aug. 16 primary continue to be counted, local voters want to know: If... [Read more]

Latest Returns Show Krakowiak, Edgar Still Leading City Council Race

The second round of returns from Tuesday’s Primary Election are in, and incumbent Lucy Krakowiak has extended her lead with over 48% of the vote, and ‘non-candidate’ Bob Edgar still leads... [Read more]

ELECTION: Early Returns Favor Krakowiak & ‘Non-Candidate’ Edgar

The early returns of Tuesday’s Primary Election results are in, with a couple of surprises, including a six-percent lead by ‘non-candidate’ Bob Edgar over incumbent Gordon Shaw for Burien’s... [Read more]

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New Advertiser Tyrone Curry Sr. Running For Highline School District Board

Please welcome our latest Advertiser, Tyrone Curry, Sr., who is running for Highline School District Board Director, District #1. As we do with all our Advertisers, we’re giving Tyrone a forum to... [Read more]

The B-Town Blog’s King County Council Candidates Forum Is TONIGHT!

REMINDER: The next B-Town Blog Candidates Forum, focusing on the King County Council, is TONIGHT at 8 p.m. at the ERAC building in Burien! This one features the three candidates running for the King County... [Read more]

Burien City Council Candidates Exchange Views At Lively B-Town Blog Forum

"He's a really nice guy," said Burien City Councilmember Gordon Shaw about his opponent Joey Martinez at the conclusion of Tuesday night's Candidates Forum. Photo by Scott Schaefer. by... [Read more]