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]

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]

WATERLAND BLOG: ‘Notiluca Bloom’ Spotted Off Des Moines Marina

Our sister site The Waterland Blog has posted some photos of what appears to be an active algal bloom off the Des Moines Marina, apparently caused by Noctiluca, a non-toxic form of zooplankton, which feed... [Read more]

The Lowest Tide of 2012 will be Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 5) at Noon

Illustration of Seahurst Park Beach by David Branson. If you’re into nature and science (and who isn’t?), be sure to carve out some free time tomorrow around Noon – Tuesday, June 5 – as... [Read more]

PHOTOS: A Building Was Towed Past Burien Thursday

BTB Contributor Jim Branson sent us the following photos, taken around 2 p.m. Thursday (May 24) from Eagle Landing Park – showing a building being towed south. Jim adds: “No idea what the building... [Read more]

PHOTO: Another Amazing Burien Sunset, This Time With Paddleboarders!

BTB Reader Susan Plecko sent us this amazing photo, taken during Friday night’s (Jan. 13) sunset, and showing two hardy souls – paddle boarders out on Puget Sound during winter! Click image to... [Read more]

PHOTOS: No, That Wasn’t A Spill Off Three Tree Point Today, It Was Algae

BTB Reader Denise Vandenbroek sent us a note through our Facebook Page this afternoon asking us if we “knew anything about a spill off Three Tree Point’s north side.” Curious, we asked... [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]

VIDEO: What Might Happen To Burien If A Seattle Fault-Based Tsunami Hit

by Scott Schaefer The recent and tragic news reverberating from last Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has caused a lot of concern for people living in the northwest, who wonder... [Read more]

4.5-Inch Wave Hits Seattle; ‘Japan Tsunami Not A Threat To Puget Sound’

King County released an announcement Friday morning (March 11), stating that the tsunami generated by a devastating 8.9 earthquake in Japan is “not a threat to Puget Sound.” One interesting... [Read more]

PHOTO: Gray Whale Spotted Off Burien’s Seahurst Park Beach Tuesday Morning

Around 11:15am on Tuesday, March 1st, Burien Parks Director Michael LaFraniere sent out the following Tweet: Sources tell us a 40-ft long gray whale was spotted feeding about 10am this morning approx 100... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Three Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge

Today’s beautiful, blue skies and sunshine didn’t really contribute much to warming up the waters of Puget Sound, but that didn’t dissuade a record number of local residents from plunging... [Read more]

Start 2011 With Burien’s Annual ‘Polar Bear Plunge’ At Three Tree Point

What better way to start the New Year than by waking up – no wait, make that SHOCKING – your body by participating in Burien’s annual Polar Bear Plunge at Three Tree Point on New Year’s... [Read more]

‘Paralytic Shellfish Poison’ Closes Area Beaches To Butter Clam Harvesting

On Wednesday, Nov. 24th, the Washington Sate Department of Health announced that they have closed area South King County and Quartermaster Harbor to butter clam harvesting due to Paralytic Shellfish Poison. “Paralytic... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Seahurst September

Photos by Michael Brunk As summer begins to taper off (did it ever really get going this year?) we can start to see fall on the horizon. You can already feel the change coming in the air. With that in... [Read more]

Dozens Swim Across Chilly Puget Sound For Worthy Local Cause

On Saturday morning (Aug. 14), 41 brave swimmers donned wetsuits and bathing caps, then slowly waded out into the chilly Puget Sound from Des Moines Beach Park, where they then swam 2.3 miles to Point... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Des Moines After Dark

Photographer Michael Brunk has been lurking around Des Moines recently, capturing photos of this beautiful “waterland” city as the sun slips behind the Olympic mountains. He’s gone through... [Read more]

Brent Rice Memorial Swim Is Aug. 14th; Here’s How You Can Join In/Help

The fifth annual Brent Rice Memorial Swim of the Sound is set for 9am on Saturday, Aug. 14th in Des Moines, and organizers are currently seeking athletes, donors and sponsors. The swim was started in 2006... [Read more]

WEATHER ADVISORY: "High Wind Watch" In Effect For Friday

The National Weather Service issued a “High Wind Watch” advisory Thursday afternoon (April 1), and unlike some of our earlier stories, this one’s no joke – expect wind speeds between... [Read more]

(2/22/10) “Tsunami Advisory” Issued For Washington; Will It Hit Puget Sound?

NOTE: This story is from Feb., 2010 and is related to a tsunami warning issued after the Chilean earthquake. We’re pretty sure that the last time a tsunami hit the northwest coast of the U.S. was... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burien’s Shoreline Master Program Requires Citizen Involvement

Burien’s Shoreline Master Program will not accomplish its goals without the active involvement of Burien residents. The largest owner of shoreline property is the City of Burien, and city managers... [Read more]

Live Near The Water? You Should Attend These Meetings Regarding Burien’s Shoreline Master Program

If you live near the water in Burien (or want better access to it), be it Puget Sound or a lake, you may want to consider attending some upcoming meetings both this Monday and Tuesday night at 7pm at City... [Read more]

ADVISORY: High Tides May Lead To Minor Flooding Tues./Wed.

The National Weather Service issued an unusual Advisory Monday (Jan. 18th) – this one for a “minor tidal overflow” that will be in effect for Puget Sound Tuesday morning and possibly... [Read more]

Burien Receives $117,600 Grant For Shoreline Master Program

The City of Burien has been awarded a $117,600 grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology for its Shoreline Master Program. This grant is part of a $6.3 million award to 70 Puget Sound communities,... [Read more]