Volunteers Needed for Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Party Saturday

Volunteers are needed for an invasive plant removal work party at Walker Preserve this Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large... [Read more]

UPDATE: Local Attorney Tracy Codd Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro Sunday

Local attorney Tracy Codd should be summiting Mount Kilimanjaro – the world’s highest free-standing mountain – tonight around 6 p.m. PT, according to a post on his Facebook Page…

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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]

Benefit Concert for Tape Ministries NW will be held Friday, Feb. 8 at John Knox

“Ballads for the Blind,” a free benefit concert for Tape Ministries NW, featuring ‘Breath of Air’ lead by Dr. J. Bayard BuDois, will be held Friday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at John Knox... [Read more]

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Expect Closures on Normandy Park Drive SW Wednesday

The City of Normandy Park issued the following Traffic Advisory for this Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Normandy Park Drive SW: On Wednesday, January 16th from 9 a.m. to approximately 3... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed for Walker Preserve Work Party this Saturday, Jan. 12

Volunteers are needed to help at a Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Work Party this Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large... [Read more]

New Year Will Bring New Opportunities to Volunteer for Local Work Parties

The new year will bring many new opportunities for folks to volunteer to help make the Miller/Walker Basin a better place for all in 2013, and here are the details: “Monthly ivy and blackberry pulls... [Read more]

PHOTO: Enjoy a Beautiful 180-Degree View from Burien by Maureen Hoffmann

Sometimes you just need a pleasant image to absorb and enjoy. Recent studies even suggest that: people live longer if their homes are near a park or open green space students do better on cognitive tests... [Read more]

Normandy Christian Church’s Drive-Thru Christmas Story is Dec. 15-16

Normandy Christian Church’s annual Drive-Thru Christmas Story will be Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15 – 16, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This is a fun, classic (especially if you appreciate American... [Read more]

REMINDER: Help Tracy Codd ‘Scale the Heights’ for Autism Thursday Night

REMINDER: The B-Town Blog, Josephine Parc and Hultquist Homes are present a wine tasting, reception and holiday decor Open House fundraiser to benefit Tracy Codd’s Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb fund this... [Read more]

Yule Craft Bazaar will be at Normandy Park Towne Center Saturday, Dec. 8

The 2012 Yule Craft Bazaar is set for Saturday, Dec. 8 at Normandy Park Towne Center, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. “Join your neighbors and get ready for the holidays!” reads an announcement. “Beautiful... [Read more]

Shooting in Normandy Park Thursday Afternoon Puts Church into Lockdown

Normandy Park Police say a shooting Thursday afternoon resulted in the closing of SW Normandy Park Road and a lockdown of John Knox Presbyterian Church. According to Police Chief Chris Gaddis, the shooting... [Read more]

King County Certifies Nov. 6 Election; Annexation Officially Rejected

King County Elections certified the final results of the Nov. 6, 2012 general election Tuesday (Nov. 27). One interesting anecdote is that there was a +129.5% increase in voter turnout for the 2012 Area... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Lights Go Up on Josephine Parc for Dec. 6 Autism Fundraiser

Holiday lights were recently installed at Josephine Parc for Tracy Codd’s upcoming fundraiser for Autism on Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., thanks to volunteer work from two HomeTask... [Read more]

LETTER: Photos Show Potentially-Damaging Large Suds in Miller Creek

Attached is a photo composite of several large suds piles in Miller Creek recorded November 26th, 2012. One is 12-15 feet long, 2+ feet tall, 2-4 feet wide. The suds begin to accumulate early every morning... [Read more]

ALERT: Normandy Park Police Warning Residents About Burglaries & Car Prowls

The Normandy Park Police Department announced Tuesday (Nov. 20) that it’s warning citizens of a recent upswing in burglaries and vehicle prowls. “This is mainly happening off of 1st Ave, but... [Read more]

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Who Says Nice Guys Finish Last?

When we first met Stuart Steadman, the #1 branch top producer at Prudential Northwest Realty since 2008, we expected to meet an agent with focus, responsiveness, experience and a commitment to represent... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Awesome Normandy Park Rambler

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is an awesome, freshly renovated modern rambler in Normandy Park! This home has so much charm you won’t want to leave! With... [Read more]

REMINDER: Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Work Party is Saturday

REMINDER: The Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Work Party is this Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – and volunteers are still needed to help. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker... [Read more]

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Two Chiropractors Want to Adjust the Entire Community – for FREE – Nov. 10

On Saturday, November 10th, 2012 Optimal Health Spine and Wellness will not only be thanking the community that we are in – but also reaching out to it.  Optimal Health Spine and Wellness has been... [Read more]

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Lots of Events at Advertiser Fernwood at the Park Retirement Community

Advertiser Fernwood at the Park, an Independent Retirement Community in Normandy Park, is holding a scary number of great events this month! “We have comprehensive activity and fitness programs,... [Read more]

Ombudsman Finds That N.P. Councilmember Didn’t Violate Ethics Code

The King County Ombudsman’s Office this week released findings in an investigation that examined whether Doug Osterman, a King County employee, used his county position to favor the City of Normandy... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed for 2 Upcoming Work Parties: Walker Preserve & Miller Creek

Volunteers are needed for two upcoming work parties – in both Walker Preserve and Miller Creek – coming up Saturday, Oct. 20 (Walker Preserve) and Wednesday, Oct. 24 (Miller Creek). “Since 2008,... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation’s Annual Oktoberfest Dinner will be Sat., Oct. 20

The Highline Schools Foundation’s annual Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance and Auction is coming up next Saturday – Oct. 20 – plenty of time to get your Lederhosen ready! “You are invited to a... [Read more]