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This Three Tree Point house may look happy, but some think it was haunted

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 30, 2025October 29, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Highline High School Alumni Foundation honors Athletic Hall of Fame winners at assembly

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 28, 2025October 28, 2025
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Burien Tree Walk-n-Talk invites residents to explore city’s hidden giants this Sunday, Nov. 2

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 28, 2025October 28, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Veterans Day event on Tuesday, Nov. 11 will highlight history of Des Moines Memorial Drive

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 27, 2025October 28, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Fire damages historic ‘blue house’ at Dottie Harper Park in Burien

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 25, 2025October 25, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Photos & voices from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ rally held in downtown Des Moines

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Burien’s ‘7 Stories’ event will spotlight theme ‘The One That Got Away’ on Friday night, Oct. 24

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Burien author Gaylloyd Sisson reflects on memoir, new writings, and the power of storytelling

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025
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SeaTac’s Angle Lake, others in south King County at lowest water level since 2018, data shows

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Highline Heritage Museum to host Sloth Day Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: Here’s how to live-stream Friday night’s Washington vs Roswell UFO Debate

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 8, 2025October 8, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Burien Community Center to host free Día de los Muertos celebration on Friday, Nov. 7

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Spaceport America will be official Interplanetary Parking Provider for Oct. 10 Roswell vs WA UFO Debate, and here’s how to live-stream it

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Community invited to celebrate opening of new Evergreen & Tyee High Schools in October

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025
Posted inBurien News

7 Stories will explore theme of ‘Way Too Close’ at Highline Heritage Museum this Friday night, Sept. 26

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Roswell vs Washington UFO debate teams will appear on ‘Coast to Coast’ this Saturday night; plus info on our live stream

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 23, 2025September 23, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Community gathers to celebrate diver who uncovered ancient Native American canoes

Avatar photoby Alia SinclairSeptember 22, 2025September 22, 2025
Posted inBurien News

After serving breakfast for 65 years, SeaTac’s Pancake Chef will flip its last flapjack Sept. 28

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 21, 2025September 21, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Washington UFO history to take center stage in Oct. 10 ‘Roswell vs Washington’ debate

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Mount Rainier Pool will celebrate its 50th anniversary with dedication & free swim on Sunday, Sept. 21

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025
Posted inBurien News

B-TOWN BIZ: After 48 years in business, Burien’s Lollipops Consignment Shop is closing

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025
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REMINDER: Win a Vespa at Casa Italiana’s ‘Vespa Festa’ this Saturday, Sept. 13

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Memorial service for Guy Harper will be Friday, Sept. 26 at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Burien’s Mathison Park carries forward a family’s vision of trees and community

Avatar photoby Eric MathisonSeptember 5, 2025September 4, 2025
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OBITUARY: Longtime Burien resident Guy MacDonald Harper, 92, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025

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  • Former B-Town Blog intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short filmFormer B-Town Blog intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short film
  • Highline Heritage Museum to host talk on Black athletes and protest on Saturday, Feb. 7Highline Heritage Museum to host talk on Black athletes and protest on Saturday, Feb. 7
  • A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • ‘Highline Twin Peaks Festival’ on Saturday, Feb. 28 will honor TV show & iconic local Artist Bruce Bickford'Highline Twin Peaks Festival' on Saturday, Feb. 28 will honor TV show & iconic local Artist Bruce Bickford
  • Tukwila Police Chief Eric Drever to retire after 32 years, city begins search for successorTukwila Police Chief Eric Drever to retire after 32 years, city begins search for successor

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  • Memorial service for Guy Harper will be Friday, Sept. 26 at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church
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  • OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Tooke (nee Mola), Longtime Area Resident
  • OBITUARY: Jesse Lee (Horn) St George (1926 – 2013)
  • OBITUARY: Sherry Moore, 79, of Burien, passed away Aug. 6, 2025

Burien Events

Feb 12
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Farmers Market at Burien Town Square Park

Feb 13
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Burien Eagles invite community to Valentine themed card making evening on Friday, Feb. 13

Feb 13
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Partner Yoga Pop-up at Aya Yoga Oasis

Feb 14
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Show your love of birds at ‘Bird Fest’ at Burien Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 14

Feb 24
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Southside Business Awards Night to celebrate leadership, hospitality and culinary excellence on Feb. 24

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