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Discover Burien honors late resident ‘Uncle Doug’ with video tribute; memorial bench dedication will be April 2

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025
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7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum Friday night, Mar. 28 with the theme ‘Animal Tales’

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Local nonprofit Y.E.T.I. will be recognized by Highline School Board for 15 years of connecting youth to outdoors

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025
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From Highline High to High Five’n White Guys – a lifelong ‘Almost Live!’ fan’s journey is completed 25 years later

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Green River Killer’s return to area in September renews search for victims in South King County

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025
Posted inObituaries

OBITUARY: Viola Mae (Sund) Steinman, Burien business owner/entrepreneur for 40 years who built and operated Boulevard Park Place Retirement Community

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Highline Heritage Museum hosting ‘Women Rising’ event this Saturday, Mar. 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day

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Posted inBurien News

VIDEO: From comedy to community – Scott Schaefer talks local journalism, working in TV, and service in Highline Heritage Museum radio interview

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferFebruary 16, 2025February 16, 2025
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Conversations with KD Hall Presents: 90th Seattle Sports Awards Special this Sunday, Feb. 16 on KING 5 and streaming platforms

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Burien Author/Journalist explores Seattle’s hip-hop roots in new book ‘The Birth of Seattle Rap’

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Posted inBurien News

City of Burien will celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with free event on Saturday, Feb. 1 

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025
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REMINDER: ‘7 Stories’ returns to Highline Heritage Museum Friday night with theme of ‘Leap of Faith’

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025
Posted inBurien News

‘The Maury Island Incident’ screening and filmmaker talk coming to Vashon Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 28

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025
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
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A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Highline Heritage Museum to host Sasquatch talk with Gevin Booth on Saturday, Jan. 25

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 18, 2025January 18, 2025
Posted inBurien News

Wayne Roush’s Celebration of Life set for Saturday, Mar. 22 in SeaTac

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025
Posted inBurien News

‘7 Stories’ will return to Highline Heritage Museum with ‘Leap of Faith’ theme on Friday night, Jan. 24

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 2, 2025January 2, 2025
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The B-Town Blog’s Top 10 Stories of 2024 highlight community concerns, crime and curiosity

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Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: Highline Heritage Museum to feature Chanukah festivities this Sunday, Dec. 29

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 28, 2024December 28, 2024
Posted inObituaries

Obituary: Longtime local businessman Wayne Erving Roush passed away Nov. 17, 2024 at age 88

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024
Posted inBurien News

Happy Birthday to us – The B-Town Blog turns 17 today!

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024
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Des Moines mourns the loss of beloved community leader Anna Bjorneby; memorial set for Jan. 4

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024
Posted inBurien News

Old Fashioned Tree Lighting ceremony returns to Burien on Wednesday, Dec. 4

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Posted inBurien News

Highline Heritage Museum’s annual ‘La Posada’ celebration on Sunday, Dec. 8 will bring Mexican holiday tradition to Burien

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffNovember 9, 2024November 8, 2024
Posted inBurien News

VIDEO: Is Burien’s historic Three Tree Point Store haunted?

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

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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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