“X-52″ DUI Patrols Start This Weekend In Area

Beginning this Friday (Dec. 18th) and continuing through New Year’s Eve, law enforcement in King County will join other local police to conduct “X-52″ patrols around the area, including... [Read more]

WEATHER ADVISORY: Arctic Air Coming & County Warns Motorists Of “Slick Roadways”

Two advisories were released Friday (Dec. 4th) – by the National Weather Service and King County, warning of “Arctic air” moving in as well as the possibility of “slick driving... [Read more]

ADVISORY: “Vigorous Cold Front” Moving In Friday Morning

The National Weather Service issued a “Special Weather Statement” at 4:30pm Thursday (Nov. 12th), warning of a “vigorous cold front” hitting the area Friday morning, bringing rain,... [Read more]

ADVISORY: “Very Strong” Windy Conditions Expected Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a “Special Weather Statement” Tuesday Nov. 3rd at 4:57pm, warning of “very strong” winds and rain hitting the area Thursday (Nov. 5th) with gusts... [Read more]

Where To Cool Down During “Hotpocalypse ’09″

Somewhere, somebody cranked the master thermostat waaaay the flip up, with temps in the 80s Monday and predicted to hit a major, possible record-breaking high between 99 and 106(!) on Wednesday. While... [Read more]

WEATHER ADVISORY: Possible Snow Tonight?

The National Weather Service issued the following Advisory Wed. morning about potential snow showers coming tonight/Thursday: Statement as of 4:21 AM PST on February 25, 2009 … Local snow showers... [Read more]

ALERT: Phone Scam Targeting Hispanic Businesses

Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna has released this alert, about a telephone scam in which Spanish-speaking callers claim to be from “the insurance agency”: Callers claim to be... [Read more]

ADVISORY: Another Major Windstorm Will Blow Us Into 2009

Just when you thought that 2008 couldn’t get any worse as far as winter weather goes comes this new Advisory about another “strong storm” that could blow away your New Year’s Eve... [Read more]

ADVISORY: Latest Windstorm May Bring Gusts Up To 50mph

Apparently two – count ‘em – two major storms are moving into the Northwest overnight and tomorrow, and here’s the latest “Wind Advisory” from the National Weather Service,... [Read more]

ADVISORY: Wind Advisory In Effect Starting Tues. Night

Personally, we think this new “Wind Advisory” should’ve been issued Monday around 11:30am (when gusts hit 43mph at Sea-Tac Airport) but we’ll take what we can get, right? And what... [Read more]

ADVISORY: Next Storm Will Have Snow, Wind & Sleet

A big new winter storm is barreling towards us, and will strike sometime Saturday, Dec. 20th, possibly around “dinner time,” possibly earlier. I heard a live broadcast on the radio thingy this... [Read more]

ADVISORY: Even Bigger Storm Coming This Weekend?

Just when you thought the worst was over comes this brand spankin’ new Winter Weather Advisory (as of 4:58 12/18/08)  from the National Weather Service – basically, another, even more powerful... [Read more]

UPDATE: 4-5″ Accumulation At 3 Tree Point; + Snow Photos (2008)

3:30pm UPDATE: Still snowing in Burien (although lighter down near the water) and our own estimate as to accumulation is between 4 and 5 inches, as measured on top of the official Mini Cooper Blogmobile... [Read more]

ADVISORY: Expect Snow In Burien Area Wednesday (12/16/08)

NOTE: THIS POSTING IS FROM DEC. 16, 2008: The latest National Weather Service winter storm warning was released today (Tuesday, Dec. 16th) at 3:43pm, and it goes something like this: …Winter Storm... [Read more]

ADVISORY:3-6 Inches Of Snow Coming Tuesday/Wednesday!

The National Weather Service issued another winter storm watch Monday at 3:28pm, and this one looks like it could dump some real, heavy snow – 3-6 inches by Wednesday night! The National Weather... [Read more]

The Much-Hyped Snow Finally Hits Burien. Big Chill Coming.

The much-hyped snow has finally arrived in Burien, and it’s falling now, in case you’re stuck inside somewhere without a window. Photo above was taken just after 9pm Saturday night Dec. 13th,... [Read more]

Burien Power Restored & A Major Cold Warning!

As of 8:30pm Friday night (Dec. 12th), Seattle City Light crews have restored power to Burien, the last large outage from today’s storm that once affected 4,000 customers. During the afternoon,... [Read more]

WEATHER ADVISORY: 1st Winter Storm Watch Coming!

The National Weather Service released this “Winter Storm Watch” warning at 2:10pm Thurs. Dec. 11th: … Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday afternoon through late Friday night… The... [Read more]

In-Between Election Returns, Clean Out A Storm Drain

According to King County officials, a very heavy rainstorm is en route to our area (due here ’round Thursday) and we here at the B-Town Blog have a common-sense suggestion that may take your mind... [Read more]