B-TOWN UNDERCOVER: Unexpected, yet very sweet estate sale find…

by Shawn Underwood I bet a lot – or well most of you – have been to the Tin Room in Beercan, aka Burien, WA. I love the ambiance of the Tin Room and Tin Theater with the rusty old signs and salvaged... [Read more]

LETTER: Reader concerned about new 4-way Stop at SW 143rd & 6th SW

[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:] Could you please post that there is a new 4-way... [Read more]

LETTER: Neighborhood group suing City of Burien over Westmark development

[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 City of Burien has recently issued a permit... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I’m frustrated by the comments on the proposed DUI laws’ by DUI Joe

[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:] I’m frustrated by the comments on the proposed... [Read more]

LETTER: Southwest Suburban Sewer District responds to Brett Fish’s letter

[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:] Southwest Suburban Sewer District’s Response... [Read more]

LETTER: Resident takes on Southwest Suburban Sewer District on Land Use

[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:] Southwest Suburban Sewer District vs. Private... [Read more]

LETTER: City ‘should renegotiate their contract for animal control services with RASKC’

[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, A proposal was made by City Manager,... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I am committed to bringing about positive change in Burien…’

[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 Council Members, I am forwarding you my... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Clearly, there is a need for a change in City Hall’

[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:] Letter to the Editor: When I first filed my... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Burien’s Own Coupeville Landslide is on the Horizon’

[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:] Unfortunately, the landslide that caused widespread... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Why does CARES seem to have more service calls than King County?’

[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:] Why does Burien CARES seem to have significantly... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Would Burien Consider a Resident Incentive Program?’

[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:] Burien has a unique, favorable geographical... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Why is the City of Burien in Such a Hurry to Cut Down this Tree?’

[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:] On Thursday, March 21st, the City of Burien... [Read more]

LETTER: Highline Classic Jazz Fest Organizers ‘Warmed by the Afterglow!’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader:] Wow! What a great event! We have received so many compliments on the festival. The Highline Classic Jazz Festival is really... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Greg Duff Makes Public Apology to B-Town Blog

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader:] At a recent Burien City Council Meeting I referred to an “opinion” that a Reader submitted to the B-Town Blog (concerning... [Read more]

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New Advertiser Wants to Stop the Burien City Council from Voting on Wards

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Paid Advertisement from R. DeLorm. It is not an "article," nor does it reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog or its staff:] Several Burien Council members have been... [Read more]

Locals React to Election of Pope Francis

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or have been hangin’ out in the catacombs), a new Pope was announced Wednesday (March 13) – Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, heretofore known... [Read more]

LETTER: Former Mayor Has ‘Grave Concerns’ & ‘Strongly Opposes’ Districting

The ward voting system under consideration by the Burien City Council would be a dramatic and serious change in the way we elect our city council members. Dividing the city up into tiny pieces would seriously... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘The Up from the Ashes Fundraiser was a Huge Success…’

Dear B Town Blog, The Up from the Ashes fundraiser was a huge success. The way the community stepped right up to help these folks was very, very inspiring. Burien has a fantastic business community, as... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘What is Behind Changing Burien Council Positions Into Neighborhood Districts?’

WHAT IS BEHIND CHANGING BURIEN COUNCIL POSITIONS INTO NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICTS? At the last three City Council meetings, Council member Robison has stated he wants Burien Council positions divided into districts.... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Residents Have Right to Decide What Type of Government They Want’

Dear B-Town Blog: How did the corruption in the Bell, California government happen? How did the North Highline Fire Station financial problems happen a few years ago? Both of these were forms of governing... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Great Response Time from C.A.R.E.S.’

I know you’ve had a lot of negative feedback regarding C.A.R.E.S., but that was not my experience. I work at the Burien Community Center and about an hour ago we had a report that someone had dumped... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘To the folks who have nothing nice to say about C.A.R.E.S.’

To the folks who have nothing nice to say about C.A.R.E.S., I suggest that you take your anger, your distain for Debra George and move on. Why don’t each of you opt to volunteer at your community animal... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I can see that I am not the first person disgusted with C.A.R.E.S.’

I can see that I am not the first person disgusted with C.A.R.E.S, the apparent City sanctioned animal control and rescue group for Burien. Perhaps as more of us come forward, something will be done about... [Read more]