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Posted inBurien News

SAVE THE DATE: ‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ returning Saturday, June 20…with a twist

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 5, 2026March 4, 2026

Alien aficionados, ufologists, and paranormal proponents gather each year in June to celebrate the world’s first encounter with the iconic Men in Black. MIBBB Fest (aka “Men in Black Birthday […]

Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: ‘Twin Peaks Festival’ is this Saturday, Feb. 28 at Highline Heritage Museum

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inBurien News

B-TOWN BIZ: Q.E.D. Coffee to open new shop at historic Three Tree Point Store in Burien Monday, Feb. 23

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 2026
Posted inBurien News

New Burien Creative District signage installed on local freeways by WSDOT

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 21, 2026February 22, 2026
Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: Free Lunar New Year celebration will be this Saturday at Burien Community Center

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026
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Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

Sponsored by Burien Elks Club #2143 February 16, 2026February 17, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Love, laughter and sausage: the Stewins’ American Dream, from post war Berlin to Burien

Avatar photoby Alia SinclairFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Highline Public Schools students share what Black history means

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Citizens group pursues King County appeal to save Des Moines Masonic Home

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council to review Gateway Monument sign refresh funded by ARPA and state grant

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Highline High students explore belonging through public art display at Highline Heritage Museum

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Discover Burien to host free Lunar New Year celebration Saturday, Feb. 21 at Community Center

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Former B-Town Blog intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short film

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Highline Heritage Museum to host talk on Black athletes and protest on Saturday, Feb. 7

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his I Have a Dream Speech at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. 08/28/1963 ARC Identifier 542069 / Local Identifier 306-SSM-4D(107)16
Posted inBurien News

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Posted inBurien News

‘Highline Twin Peaks Festival’ on Saturday, Feb. 28 will honor TV show & iconic local Artist Bruce Bickford

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
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Tukwila Police Chief Eric Drever to retire after 32 years, city begins search for successor

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 2026
Posted inBurien News

New exhibit features immigrant student perspectives from Highline High School

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026
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Preservation group appeals Masonic Home decision to King County Superior Court, launches new fundraiser

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026
Posted inBurien News

VIDEO: Dozens brave frigid waters of Puget Sound at 30th annual Three Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge; new winner crowned

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026
Posted inBurien News

‘7 Stories’ storytelling series returns to Burien’s Highline Heritage Museum in 2026, and here’s the full 2026 schedule & themes

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 1, 2026December 31, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Here’s a look at The B Town Blog’s Top 10 most read stories of 2025

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Tukwila leaders condemn Trump remarks, reaffirm support for Somali community

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 29, 2025December 29, 2025
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The Pancake Chef is flipping flapjacks again in SeaTac

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 24, 2025December 24, 2025
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Hearing examiner upholds City of Des Moines’ demolition permit for former Masonic Home site

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025

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Burien Events

Mar 18
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Free WABI Weekday Walkers community walk set for Wednesday, Mar. 18 in Normandy Park

Mar 19
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Farmers Market at Burien Town Square Park

Mar 22
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Highline Community Symphonic Band to present free concert on Sunday, Mar. 22

Mar 26
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Farmers Market at Burien Town Square Park

Mar 26
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Community Book Swap planned for Wednesday, Mar. 26 at Burien Library

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