Burien’s HomeTask shredded just under 2 tons of paper during Shred Day

On Saturday, April 20, HomeTask hosted “Shred Day” at its downtown office as its participation in Discover Burien’s Annual Clean Sweep, shredding just under two tons of paper! From financial... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Discover Burien’s annual ‘Clean Sweep’ on Saturday

Dozens of volunteers got up bright and early Saturday morning to help brighten downtown Burien during Discover Burien’s annual ‘Clean Sweep,’ which started at 8 a.m. at the Fire Station. BTB... [Read more]

Spring Recycling Collection Event is this Saturday at Tyee Parking Lot in SeaTac

The City of SeaTac’s Spring Recycling Collection Event for King County Residents will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Tyee Educational Complex Parking Lot (4424 South 188th... [Read more]

City of Burien Plants Arbor Day Tree in Honor of Fred Henzi Wednesday

The City of Burien planted a tree in Shorewood Park for Arbor Day, as well as to honor longtime volunteer Fred Henzi on Wednesday, April 10…

Volunteers Wanted for West Duwamish Earth Day Habitat Help on April 20

Nature Consortium will bring together two live painters, over seven live musicians, and 500 shovel-wielding volunteers from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 for a unique Earth Day celebration in... [Read more]

Help Beautify Burien During Annual Clean Sweep Event Saturday, April 20

Discover Burien (we’re members, and Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the board) will be holding its annual ‘Clean Sweep’ event on Saturday, April 20, where everyone is invited... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed for Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Party April 12

Volunteers are needed for an invasive plant removal work party at Walker Preserve from 2 – 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large amounts of invasive... [Read more]

Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste FREE at Wastemobile Event March 22–24

All King County and city residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost when the Wastemobile comes to Burien the weekend of March... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s ‘Don’t Feed the Monster’ Workshop is March 10

The Environmental Science Center, Sustainable Burien, and Sustainable West Seattle, with support from the City of Burien, King County, and The Russell Family Foundation are sponsoring ‘Don’t... [Read more]

Put Those Matches Down, Buddy – Stage 1 Burn Ban Re-Issued for King County

Due to continuing cold weather and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has re-issued a Stage 1 burn ban for King County, effective at 4 p.m. today – Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. A Stage... [Read more]

Stage 2 Burn Ban Issued, in Effect ‘Until Further Notice’

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 2 burn ban for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, “to protect residents from worsening air quality,” according to a statement. The ban... [Read more]

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Coming to Burien Sept. 14–16

All King County and area residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint and other common household hazardous waste free of charge when the Wastemobile rolls into Burien for a collection... [Read more]

Learn About Wildlife Habitats at Next Sustainable Burien Meeting Sept. 9

Sustainable Burien’s next meeting will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, and will focus on wildlife habitats at home or in the community. This next gathering will take place at a new... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: Free Recycling Event Coming to Burien Saturday, Sept. 15

A free recycling event will be held for Burien and Normandy Park residents on Saturday Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center, 19010 1st Ave South. Compost... [Read more]

Big Picture High School Student to be Honored as ‘Earth Hero’ by King County

A Big Picture High School student is one of 22 who will be honored by King County Executive Dow Constantine at the County’s annual “Earth Heroes at School” ceremony on April 26…

REMINDER: Learn about Sustainable Yards & More at Free Workshop Sunday

REMINDER: The Environmental Science Center is teaming up with Sustainable Burien to present a FREE Workshop called ‘Your Sustainable Yard: Rain Gardens, Native Plants and More,’ to be held... [Read more]

Burien Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon One Of Three Behind New Yellow Pages ‘Opt-Out’ Bill

Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon. Photo by Mark Neuman. Democratic Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon of Burien is one of three state lawmakers who are making it easier for people to opt out of receiving yellow pages and phone books. Along... [Read more]

Did You Know That You Can Recycle Cooking Grease For Free In Burien?

Wondering what to do with all that icky, oftentimes gooey fryer oil and kitchen grease that’s leftover after your big holiday feast? Don’t pour it down the drain – recycle it for FREE at Burien’s Municipal Parking Lot…

Rain Water Tour At Seahurst To Highlight Solutions To Polluted Runoff July 30th

People For Puget Sound invites residents to a free, family-friendly ‘Rain Water’ tour on Saturday, July 30, beginning at the lower parking area of Seahurst Park, 2400 SW 140th St., from 10... [Read more]

Burien’s Adopt-A-Park Partners With County Work Training At Salmon Creek

Burien Parks‘ adopt-a-park program has entered into a partnership program with the King County Work Training Program to focus on habitat restoration at Salmon Creek Park. “The program runs... [Read more]

PHOTOS: There’s Something New Quietly Roaming The Streets Of Burien

You know we here at BTB love our technology. So when we heard from Michael Lafreniere — Director of Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services — that he had picked up his shiny new Nissan... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Sunshine & Low Tide Prove Powerful Draw At Seahurst Park

Today’s unusually low -3.4 tide combined with a beautiful, sunny day created the perfect conditions for crowds at Burien’s Seahurst Park. Local schools took advantage of the low tide to schedule... [Read more]

REMINDER: Beautify Burien & Celebrate Art During Clean Sweep Saturday

REMINDER: Burien’s 13th annual ‘Clean Sweep’ will be held from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. this coming Saturday, April 30th, and new this year will include a Scavenger Hunt for volunteers celebrating... [Read more]

Expert Sheds Light On Wetland Science At Property Rights Meeting In Tukwila

by Ralph Nichols What is a wetland? This question is often paramount when a new development is planned or property owners want to build or make other changes on their land. Especially since regulatory... [Read more]