Ever feel like you’re being watched in Seahurst Park? You are – by a Tree!

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Thanks to Crystal D. German for the news tip for this story!] Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer If you’ve ever felt like you’re being watched while walking through Burien’s... [Read more]

PHOTOS: See the Best Costume Winners from Monday’s ‘UFO Crash’ Party

If you missed Monday night’s first-ever ‘UFO Crash’ and Flash Mob event in Olde Burien, you missed a LOT – including at least 40 people dressed up in amazing costumes, as Men in Black,... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Winners Honored at Gold Star Awards BASH Thursday Night

The Highline Schools Foundation announced the winners of the 2013 Gold Star Awards at their second Annual Gold Star Awards BASH Thursday night (March 21), in Burien. Over 200 district teachers, parents,... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Here Are the Results from Wednesday Night’s ‘Top Chef’ Contest

Over 120 people gathered Wednesday night (March 20) at the HomeTask offices in Burien for the qualifying round of ‘Top Chef,’ along with 30-40 members of participating restaurants and film... [Read more]

Local Photographer Thatcher Kelley Showing Photos at John Knox Church

Local Photographer Thatcher Kelley will be showing his photos at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Normandy Park during the months of March and April, with an Artist’s Reception set for Saturday, April... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Discover Burien’s Awards Dinner Fundraiser

Discover Burien held its annual Leadership Awards dinner and silent auction to a full house at the Burien Community Center Friday night (March 1), giving out honors to various local citizens. Hosted by... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Local Coyote Pup ‘Licking His Chops After a Fine Rodent Catch’

BTB Contributor Brett Fish sent us the following photo collage, showing a resident Coyote pup in action (click image to see larger version): Brett adds: The rhododendron bushes moved suddenly, no wind.... [Read more]

Our ‘Up from the Ashes’ Fundraiser Raised Over $6,500 for Fire Victims!

Our “Up from the Ashes” fundraiser for the victims of the Jan. 28 Tra-Lee Apartment fire raised over $6,500 – and we’re still counting donations – Saturday night (Feb. 16) at Bison... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from the Empty Bowls Fundraiser at Burien Community Center

Lucy Mendez, left, and Jeannie Rodriquez show off their fish-shaped bowls, which they chose not to eat out of (they used paper bowls instead). Photo by Scott Schaefer. Burien’s annual Empty Bowls... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Local Coyote Pup Caught Playing with Hose, Rug and Other Toys

BTB Contributor Brett Fish took these amazing photos of a local Coyote pup, caught recently playing with various toys, including some not-so-toy like ones such as a garden hose and a rug (click images... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Dock Washed Up on Burien Beach Most Likely NOT Tsunami Debris

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer We knew it’d be unlikely – since it’d have to have drifted all the way from Japan, through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, down through Puget Sound and to... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Coyote Spotted in Burien’s Three Tree Point Neighborhood

Three Tree Point resident Paul Baker sent us these pics he took while out walking his puppy, showing a Coyote roaming in that neighborhood of Burien (click images to see larger versions/slideshow): ... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Some Scenes from Monday’s Devastating Windstorm

As light illuminated the Burien area, it became obvious that Monday morning’s strong windstorm caused a lot of damage to the south end. Power is out for many, Comcast was out for us (but is back... [Read more]

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REMINDER: Santa Photos at Photography By Steven Ends this Weekend

REMINDER: Santa Photos at Advertiser Photography by Steven at their Burien studio ends this weekend, and there’s still availability on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16! Just click here to... [Read more]

Annual Tree Lighting Festival Big Hit at Economy Wiring/YB Tubless

Story & Photos by Mark Neuman With music, treats, hot beverages and general good cheer, about 150 people enjoyed the annual Burien Tree Lighting Festival last night (Dec. 5) at longtime Burien business... [Read more]

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Get Your Santa Photos at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub Dec. 11, 15 and 16

Click image to see larger version. Santa Photos will be taken by local Photographer Mo Simon at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub (435 SW 152nd Street) on Dec. 11, 15 and 16. No appointments are necessary and... [Read more]

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Santa Photos at Photography By Steven Continues this Weekend

REMINDER: Santa Photos at Advertiser Photography by Steven at their Burien studio continue this weekend – Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9! Just click here to schedule your completely private... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Christmas Ships Cruise Past Burien’s Three Tree Point Saturday Night

Courtesy local Photographer/Designer Jana Kleitsch comes these great photos, showing the Christmas Ships cruising past Burien’s Three Tree Point Saturday night, Dec. 1 (click images to see larger... [Read more]

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Get FREE Photos with Santa at Prudential Northwest Realty’s Office Saturday

Don’t forget that you can get pictures taken with Santa for FREE this Saturday, Dec. 1 at Prudential Northwest Realty during Winterfest! Just drop by Prudential’s office at 930 SW 152nd Street... [Read more]

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REMINDER: Santa Photos at Advertiser Photography By Steven Starts Saturday

REMINDER: Advertiser Photography by Steven will start taking Santa photos at their Burien studio beginning this weekend – Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2! Just click here to schedule your completely... [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]

SLIDESHOW: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at a Local, Historic Graveyard

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Welcome to Dia de los Muertos de Burien – The B-Town Blog’s “Day of the Dead” tribute to Burien’s earliest, and sadly, mostly forgotten... [Read more]

PHOTOS: SeaCompression Lights Up Town Square

This past Saturday night the vacant lot at Burien Town Square that once housed the Burien Interim Arts Space once again blazed to life with fire, music, dance and other arts as Ignition Northwest brought... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Looking Back At Last Weekend’s Brat Trot

Looking back, we can fondly remember a sunnier, warmer time. Last weekend. Man, blink and the seasons change on you! It was a perfect weekend for this year’s Brat Trot 5k and the crowds turned out... [Read more]