On Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Society of Professional Journalists honored Nicholas Johnson of The B-Town Blog for Investigative Reporting in the Writing/Small newsrooms category in its 2021 Pacific Northwest Excellence […]
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Application to establish Burien as a Creative District submitted to ArtsWA
Photo of Mural by Joe Nix in Burien by Nicholas Johnson.The application to establish Burien as a Creative District was recently submitted to ArtsWA, the Washington State Arts Commission, a state […]
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After nearly 3 years, effort to establish Burien Creative District reaches milestone
Story & Photo by Nicholas Johnson By the end of this month, the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) will receive and begin considering a comprehensive proposal to establish an official […]
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Tony Hayes, Nancy Salguero McKay, Rose Clark named 2022 Burien ‘Citizens of the Year’
By Nicholas Johnson Anthony “Tony” Hayes, Nancy Salguero McKay and Rose B. Clark have been selected as Burien’s “Citizens of the Year” for 2022. The Burien City Council unanimously chose […]
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Judge allows DESC to intervene in lawsuit over housing project planned for downtown Burien
By Nicholas Johnson A judge on Monday (Jan. 31, 2022) granted the Downtown Emergency Service Center’s (DESC) motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit that aims to stop […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Politics
Burien City Council narrows city manager search firms to 2, both women-owned
By Nicholas Johnson The Burien City Council will choose between two women-owned consulting firms to lead its search for a new city manager after whittling down its initial applicant pool […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Law, Politics
City of Burien responds to lawsuit over housing project; Plaintiffs oppose DESC intervention
By Nicholas Johnson The city of Burien joined the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) on Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2022) in asking a judge to toss a lawsuit against the city […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Law, Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident claims DESC court filings contain ‘false information’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] I […]
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Burien City Council considering 5 firms for city manager search
By Nicholas Johnson The Burien City Council got its first look Monday night (Jan. 24, 2021) at five consulting firms that want to lead the city’s search for a new […]
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DESC wades into lawsuit over housing project planned for downtown Burien
By Nicholas Johnson The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) is asking to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit against the city of Burien that aims to stop the Seattle-based […]
Posted inBurien News, Domestic Violence, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics
After judge OKs diversion deal, Des Moines Councilmember Martinelli says ‘I will not resign’ over domestic violence allegations
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: By Nicholas Johnson By Nicholas Johnson Des Moines City Councilmember Anthony Martinelli responded Thursday to growing calls that he resign over multiple domestic […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics
Burien City Council extends eviction moratorium through COVID-19 state of emergency
By Nicholas Johnson The Burien City Council voted to extend its eviction moratorium during a special meeting Thursday night (Jan. 13, 2022), two days before that moratorium was due to […]
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Burien City Council elects first woman of color to serve as mayor
By Nicholas Johnson At its first meeting of the year, the Burien City Council elected its first woman of color to serve as mayor. As a child in the 1970s, […]
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Burien PaRCS director Carolyn Hope appointed interim city manager
By Nicholas Johnson With City Manager Brian Wilson’s Jan. 15 resignation looming, the Burien City Council voted Monday evening (Jan. 10, 2022) to appoint Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PaRCS) […]
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Lawsuit aims to stop DESC project planned for downtown Burien, claims it’s not affordable housing
By Nicholas Johnson A downtown Burien housing project for single, disabled, formerly homeless and extremely low-income adults “will not provide affordable housing in the City of Burien,” according to a […]
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City of Burien seeks consultant to lead search for new city manager
By Nicholas Johnson As Burien City Manager Brian Wilson’s last day looms, the city council has taken its first step toward finding his replacement. The council voted unanimously Monday evening […]
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Happy Birthday to us – help The B-Town Blog celebrate its 14th B-Day today!
Way back on Dec. 11, 2007 – 14 years ago today – The B-Town Blog posted its very first story, beginning a bold new era in independent, “hyperlocal” journalism for […]
Posted inBurien News, Business, Featured Post, Government, Politics
Burien advisory body broaches frayed relations between city council, business community
By Nicholas Johnson The Burien City Council met Friday (Nov. 12, 2021) with one of its advisory committees to discuss the council’s “perceived frayed relationship with local businesses” and ways […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Schools & Education
What are you looking for in Highline Public Schools’ next superintendent?
By Nicholas Johnson As Highline Public Schools kicks off its search for a new superintendent to replace Susan Enfield, the school district is asking students, families, teachers, school staff and […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Highline Public Schools recommends closure of Southern Heights Elementary
By Nicholas Johnson This school year could be the last for Southern Heights Elementary as Highline Public Schools leaders are recommending its closure due to falling enrollment and aging facilities. […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Politics
Burien City Manager Brian Wilson submits resignation effective Jan. 15, 2022
By Nicholas Johnson Burien City Manager Brian Wilson submitted his resignation today – effective Jan. 15, 2022 – after more than three years in the city’s top post. “It has […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics
Election Analysis: Garcia surpasses Barrett as Mora unseats Marx in Burien City Council races
King County Elections workers collect ballots from the drop box at Burien Town Square Park early Tuesday evening (Nov. 2, 2021). Story & Photos by Nicholas Johnson With 89 percent […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics
Most city of Burien employees fully vaccinated by Nov. 1 deadline
By Nicholas Johnson Nearly 94 percent of employees at the city of Burien are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, City Manager Brian Wilson told the city council Monday evening (Nov. 1, […]
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SeaTac hospitality, transportation workers to see nation’s highest minimum wage in 2022
By Nicholas Johnson Hospitality and transportation workers in the city of SeaTac – which is home to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – are set to receive the highest minimum wage in […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Post, Government, Politics
Burien planning commission to consider recommending tree regulations
Tree art from Green Burien Partnership Urban Forestry Plan By Nicholas Johnson Burien’s planning commission is expected to make a recommendation to the city council Wednesday (Oct. 27, 2021) regarding […]
