Have You Been Busted By The New Speed Radar Detectors On Ambaum Yet?

Got speed? And if so, have you been ‘busted’ yet by the four brand new, solar-powered speed detectors recently installed on Ambaum Blvd. SW in Burien? “The solar-powered speed detectors... [Read more]

An Update On Just When The Flip Ambaum Might Flippin’ Be Smooth Again

Several BTB Readers, as well as Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer, have been wondering ‘just when the flip is Ambaum Blvd. going to finally get flippin’ paved?’ The poor B-Town Blogmobile has suffered…

They’re Not Tearing Sylvester Bridge Down Yet – That’s Just Utility Pole Work

On Monday (April 25th), many drivers were forced to take a detour on Sylvester Road near where the deteriorating 1920s-era bridge will be replaced starting in June. But the detour wasn’t due to... [Read more]

PHOTOS: City Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Shiny New Shuttle Bus

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer The City of Burien held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a shiny new 2011 14-passenger Ford Starcraft shuttle bus Thursday morning (April 14) in the parking lot of the... [Read more]

Sea-Tac Airport Offering Discount Parking For Weekend Sporting Events

The Port of Seattle announced this week that Sea-Tac Airport is expanding its half-price parking offer to include all weekend Mariner, Seahawk, Sounder and Husky game days to connect with Link Light Rail.... [Read more]

REMINDER: Nighttime Road Closures Near Sea-Tac Airport Start Tuesday

As if there isn’t enough construction going on in the area to mess with your life, now comes an update that nighttime road closures around the approach to Sea-Tac Airport will begin Tuesday, April... [Read more]

No Joke: 405 To Close Starting April Fool’s Night To Remove Bridge

The I-405 freeway will be closed in both directions in Bellevue between NE 8th Street and SR 520 from Friday, April 1 at 11 p.m. to Monday, April 4 at 4 a.m., so crews can remove the old NE 12th Street... [Read more]

Southcenter Parkway To Be Closed For Construction Starting March 28th

As part of the City of Tukwila’s “Southcenter Access Project,” three major road closures will start on Monday, March 28th, and will not reopen until November, 2011. “The Southcenter Access... [Read more]

King County Council Approves Funding To Construct New South Park Bridge

The King County Council announced Monday (March 7) that it had approved legislation detailing the county’s contribution to replace the South Park Bridge with a brand new one, with a projected starting... [Read more]

B-Town Biker Wants You To Bike More; Plus, Upcoming Burien Bike Classes

by Brooks Stanfield About seven years ago, while living in North Seattle, I started riding my bike to work. I can’t even remember what gave me the idea, but since that time cycling has turned into an... [Read more]

WEATHER: Metro Transit Preparing For Wednesday Snow; Are You Ready?

King County’s Metro Transit announced Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 22) that it is “preparing for Wednesday snow,” and encouraging all bus riders to plan ahead for rapidly changing travel conditions... [Read more]

SOUND SLIDESHOW: The Beginning Of The End Of The Alaska Way Viaduct

On Friday night (Feb. 18th) at 7pm sharp, workers from the Washington State Department of Transportation began the destruction of the northbound on-ramp to the Alaskan Way Viaduct on First Ave South near... [Read more]

Details On Sylvester Road Bridge Replacement Construction Released

The City of Normandy Park, along with the King County Department of Transportation, on Tuesday (Jan. 18) released numerous documents on the upcoming Sylvester Road Bridge replacement, including an overall... [Read more]

REPORT: Seahawks Airplane Welcomed Back To Sea-Tac With Laser

KING5.com is reporting that the Seattle Seahawks charter airplane was flashed with a laser light Sunday night as it approached Sea-Tac Airport on its return from Chicago. KING5 says that the incident occurred... [Read more]

WARNING: ‘Bouts Of Heavy Rain,’ Mean Flood Watch Issued For This Weekend

On Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, Miller Creek flooded and closed Shorebrook Drive near The Cove in Normandy Park. Part of the overflow rushed through the front yard of this house. Photo by Scott Schaefer. Both... [Read more]

Metro Transit Will Be On ‘Snow Watch’ Tuesday Afternoon

Metro Transit announced Monday afternoon (Jan. 10th), that it will be on “Snow Watch” for Tuesday afternoon’s commute (Jan. 11), which they say “could be very different from morning... [Read more]

WEBCAMS: Is It Snowing In Burien Yet? Here’s An Easy Way To Tell

Is it snowing in your part of Burien yet? As of 1:30pm on Wednesday, Dec. 29th, it’s just starting at the BTB Home Offices. However, don’t expect much more, if any of the white stuff to stick;... [Read more]

50% Chance Of Snow Wednesday? Metro Transit Declares ‘Snow Watch’

Metro Transit declared Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 28th) that it’s on “snow watch” for Wednesday, Dec. 29th, and the National Weather Service concurs with this forecast for the Burien area: Tonight:... [Read more]

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