Too hot for ya? City turns on water fountains at Town Square Park

After Monday’s record-setting 86 degree high tied the area with Phoenix as the hottest in the nation, the City of Burien on Tuesday decided to turn on the water fountains at Town Square Park. Temps... [Read more]

Youth Lacrosse is Scoring in South King County

Lacrosse season is well under way in South King County, and with the weather finally warming up, now is the time to go cheer on the Southwest Titans. In its fifth year, the Southwest Lacrosse Club (formerly... [Read more]

Three Tree Point Youth Association seeking donations for Youth Cabin

An often-overlooked cabin sits quietly at the end of 164th Place SW in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood, and the non-profit organization behind it – the Three Tree Point Youth Association... [Read more]

Highline Special Needs PTA will meet Thursday at Gregory Heights School

The Highline Special Needs PTA (HSNPTA) will hold their next meeting this Thursday (April 25) at 6:30 p.m. at Gregory Heights Elementary School in the cafeteria. This meeting is open to parents, teachers... [Read more]

‘FIN’ the Giant Salmon will Swim into Burien Town Square Park April 17–18

We’ve had some unusual invasions in Burien lately (UFOs, Men/Women in Black, Aliens, etc.), and we expect an invasion of another species that needs our help. ‘FIN,’ a giant salmon, will... [Read more]

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Matt Griffin YMCA’s ‘Healthy Kids Day’ Celebration will be Saturday, April 27

BTB Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day celebration will be Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. “This is a FREE community event and everyone is welcome!” reads... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I am concerned that our young children are being over tested’

[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 B-Town Blog Editor, I am a concerned parent... [Read more]

PHOTO: US Bank Presents $5,000 Check to Navos ‘Drug-Free Youth Coalition’

On the left above is John Hannahs, Branch Manager for US Bank in White Center; on the right is Dusty Bailey, US Bank Downtown Seattle District Manager, presenting one of those really cool over-sized checks... [Read more]

8th Grade Student Shot While Walking Home from St. Francis School Monday

An 8th grade female student of Burien’s St. Francis of Assisi School was shot while walking home from school in the 16600 block of 21st Ave SW (map below) Monday afternoon, March 18. The student,... [Read more]

Burien Community Church Holding Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30

Burien Community Church will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 beginning at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to children of all ages and abilities. They will have crafts and fun following... [Read more]

Registration for Highline Soccer Club Open Through March 31

Registration for the Highline Soccer Club is now open for players from 5 – 12 years old, and runs through March 31. Here’s more from an announcement: We’d like to welcome and encourage all to... [Read more]

Blog Intern Bryan Shickley Named SW King County Chamber Student of Month

South King Media Intern Bryan Shickley (aka Bryan Charles) has been named a “Student of the Month” for March by the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, along with Andrea Sanchez of Global... [Read more]

Donate Youth Running Shoes to Cove to Clover & Get a Collectible Wristband!

Our friends at Cove to Clover (we’re Sponsors) want to “mine” our communal closet for youth running shoes for the Student Shoe Swap scheduled for April 19 at Normandy Park Towne Center... [Read more]

Two Highline Schools Named State ‘Reward Schools’

Southern Heights Elementary School and Health Sciences and Human Services High School (HS3) were named “Reward Schools” by state schools superintendent Randy Dorn this week. “Reward Schools”... [Read more]

St. Francis of Assisi’s School Musical ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ Runs March 1–2

Burien’s St. Francis of Assisi School will be presenting its musical – ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ – at the Highline Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2. Performances... [Read more]

Highline School Buses Rated ‘Outstanding’ for 15th Consecutive Year

The Highline School District is reporting that – for the 15th consecutive year – its Transportation Department has received ‘outstanding’ marks on the school bus safety inspection conducted... [Read more]

Tryouts for Highline Premier FC Soccer Coming Feb. 13-14

Highline Soccer Association’s advanced development club, Highline Premier FC, begins its 2013 tryout season on Wednesday, Feb. 13 with tryouts running into the weekend for high school age boys. “If... [Read more]

Burien Parks’ Annual Daddy & Daughter Valentine’s Ball will be Saturday, Feb. 9

Burien Parks & Recreation’s annual Daddy % Daughter Valentine’s Ball is coming to the Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 9, with two sessions. “Dance the night away!” reads... [Read more]

Next ‘Youth in Recovery’ Night is Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Burien Library

Science and Management of Addictions (SAMA) will be holding its monthly ‘Youth In Recovery’ night on Wednesday, Jan. 30 starting at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Burien Library. SAMA... [Read more]

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Bridge School Coop Elementary Holding Open House on Jan. 30

The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary – located in the Normandy Park Town Center – will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. “During the Open House... [Read more]

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St. Bernadette Parish School Holding Open Houses on Jan. 27 & Jan. 30

Burien’s St. Bernadette Parish School will be holding two free Open House events, open to the public: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Sunday, Jan. 27 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Wednesday, Jan. 30 “The... [Read more]

Pacwest Little League Baseball & Softball Registration Starts Jan. 26

Pacwest Little League Baseball and Softball Spring Registration is coming, and local signups begin Jan. 26 and run through Feb. 9. Teams are available for children ages 4-18. What to bring: Please bring... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Some Weekend Scenes of Local Kids Recycling Christmas Trees

This past weekend local kids were out in full force doing fundraising by recycling residents’ Christmas Trees – including the West Seattle Rainbow Girls and Boy Scout Troop #375 – and BTB Founder/Publisher... [Read more]

REMINDER: Dr. Jim Coleman’s Stuffed Animals for Kids Drive Ends Dec. 20

REMINDER: Friends of the blog and Advertiser Jim Coleman, DDS, and crew want to remind our Readers that their annual Stuffed Animal Drive will continue through Thursday, Dec. 20. These animals are for... [Read more]