Burien Health & Wellness News - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Transform Burien seeking plastic bag donations to serve 200 families weekly

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Transform Burien is asking the community to donate plastic shopping bags and sturdy paper grocery bags to support operations at its food bank, which serves about 200 families and individuals […]

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Blood Drive set for Monday, Mar. 2 at Normandy Park City Hall

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 28, 2026February 28, 2026

REMINDER: Exchange Club of Highline annual auction is this Saturday, Feb. 28

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Lace up for Burien’s free Walk-n-Talk through secret passageways this Sunday, Mar. 1

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

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Discover Burien presents $12,000 Empty Bowls checks to food banks as well as ‘Best Soup’ awards

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 26, 2026February 25, 2026

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Tukwila City Council adopts emergency 6-month moratorium on new detention facilities

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Cold snap prompts Tuesday night opening of Burien Severe Weather Shelter

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Join WABI Weekday Walkers and explore Gregory Heights in Burien this Wednesday, Feb. 18

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Exchange Club of Highline annual auction on Saturday, Feb. 28 will support children and families across Highline

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

King County Executive strengthens protections and support for immigrant and refugee communities

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Three report gastrointestinal illness after dining at Burien taqueria, Public Health says

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

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Highline Heritage Museum to host Valentine’s Day event in Burien this Saturday

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Burien’s ‘Empty Bowls’ raises more than $24,000 for Highline and White Center Food Banks

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 3, 2026February 25, 2026

REMINDER: Donors needed for Blood Drive this Thursday at Burien City Hall

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026

GriefShare support group to meet weekly in Boulevard Park this spring

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Transform Burien continues weekly hot meals, clothing and food bank services through February

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

City of Burien offering up to $2,500 rebates for home electrification and efficiency upgrades

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

REMINDER: Help local food banks at Burien’s annual ‘Empty Bowls’ event this Friday, Jan. 30

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Exchange Club of Highline hosting fundraising dinner and auction in Burien on Saturday, Feb. 28

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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Come loop around Lake Burien on a Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, Feb. 1

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Free sound healing event planned on Saturday, Feb. 14 to support severe weather shelter

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 28, 2026January 27, 2026

‘Love Like Bob’ 5K returns to Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, Feb. 14

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Bloodworks Northwest declares Code Red blood shortage, urges donors across south King County to give now

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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UPDATE: As temps drop, Burien Severe Weather Shelter will remain open through Monday morning; volunteers, donations needed

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026