JOB: SW King County Chamber Of Commerce Seeking New President/CEO

The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce (we’re members) is seeking a new President/CEO to manage the organization. Current Prez Nancy Hinthorne will be retiring in April, 2011. “Serving... [Read more]

Burien Woman Charged With Hate Crime Against Muslims Pleads ‘Not Guilty’

KING5 is reporting that a Burien woman charged with a hate crime after allegedly attacking two Muslim women at a Tukwila gas station has pleaded not guilty. As we reported Oct. 21st, Jennifer Leigh Jennings,... [Read more]

Burien Woman Calls Women “Suicide Bombers,” Accused Of Hate Crime

KING5.com is reporting that Jennifer Leigh Jennings, 37, of Burien, has been charged with malicious harassment for verbally and physically attacking two women Saturday at a Tukwila gas station. The... [Read more]

New Wi-Fi Enabled Metro RapidRide Transit Launches Saturday

Metro Transit’s new RapidRide “A” Line will debut this Saturday, Oct. 2, and when it does, according to a breathlessly-worded press release: “…thousands of passengers in South King County... [Read more]

“Tip-A-Cop” In Tukwila This Thursday To Help Special Olympics

The Tukwila Police Department will be sponsoring a “Tip-A-Cop” fundraising event to benefit Special Olympics this Thursday, Sept. 23rd from 5pm – 9pm at all Applebee’s Restaurants,... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Air Force One At Boeing Field (The Sonic Boom-Free Edition)

President Obama came to the Seattle area Tuesday to do some fundraising, which of course meant that Air Force One was here to transport him. Which, as we all know by now, meant restricted air space…and... [Read more]

Learn How To Market Your Business Online From Local Experts June 22

The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, along with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is sponsoring a seminar called “Limited Visibility!” on Tuesday, June 22nd that is targeted... [Read more]

Free Electronics Recycling Event Coming To Tukwila June 18-20

An electronics recycling event for area residents will be held the weekend of June 18-20th at the South Center South industrial park off West Valley Hwy at 18435 Olympic Ave South in Tukwila. Like last... [Read more]

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New Advertiser Emerald City Smoothie Offering 75¢ Off Coupon

The B-Town Blog welcomes our newest Advertiser, Emerald City Smoothie, which is offering a coupon good for 75¢ off a Smoothie at their Burien, Southcenter or new Starfire Sports location in Tukwila. Owners... [Read more]

Loose Truck Tire Strikes Vehicle, Injures Normandy Park Woman

The Washington State Patrol is reporting that a Normandy Park woman is lucky to be alive today (Wed., June 2) after her windshield was struck by a tire while she was driving on Interstate 5 in Tukwila. According... [Read more]

Port’s “Part 150″ Noise Study On Highline Forum Agenda; Workshop June 9

Two airport noise-related items to share – first, members of the Highline Forum will discuss the Part 150 Noise Study on Wednesday, May 26th; secondly, the Port’s second public workshop for... [Read more]

Hundreds Rally At Teamsters Hall In Tukwila In Support Of Garbage Haulers

[DISCLOSURE: Scott Schaefer, the Publisher/Editor of The B-Town Blog, is an active member of the Directors Guild of America, a film/video workers union based in Los Angeles, CA.] On Sunday, April 11th,... [Read more]

"Pajama Bowl" Fundraiser For Foster Kids Coming To Acme Bowl April 18

Sleep Country USA’s annual “Pajama Bowl” is coming to Acme Bowl in Tukwila on Sunday, April 18th. This event is a fundraiser that helps over 26,000 foster children in the northwest. 100%... [Read more]

10th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival Coming To Tukwila May 8th

What do you get when you mix wildlife habitat advocacy with a fun, FREE, all-day event featuring varieties of entertainment and educational sessions? You get the Backyard Wildlife Festival, celebrating... [Read more]

Guardrail May Have Prevented Head-On Collision In Burien Tuesday

According to the Washington State Patrol, a guardrail that separates the northbound from the southbound lanes of SR-509 in Burien possibly prevented a head-on collision Tuesday afternoon (March 30). Police... [Read more]

Property Owners Learn How To Defend Rights At Tukwila Event

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The Burien Planning Commission is meeting tonight (Tues., March 30) at 7pm at City Hall for a "workshop" on the Shoreline Master Program; please note that there will be no public comments... [Read more]

BREAKING: Burien's Millennium Ford Is No Longer Selling New Cars

by Ralph Nichols If you want to buy a new Ford in Burien, you’re out of luck. Instead, you’ll have to drive to Horizon Ford in Tukwila or Sound Ford in Renton. No, Millennium Ford at 14500... [Read more]

VIDEO: Foster High Students Try To Lure President To Speak At Commencement

The Tukwila School District has been hailed as the “most diverse in the nation,” and students at the city’s Foster High School are using that as part of an attempt to lure President Obama... [Read more]

“Strike Out Hunger” For The Tukwila Food Pantry March 27th

Just down the hill from B-Town, the Tukwila Rotary Club is holding “Strike Out Hunger,” a bowling party fundraiser for the Tukwila Food Pantry on Saturday, March 27th from 9am – Noon... [Read more]