Here’s episode #32 of our SoKing News Podcast Weekly Recap, which is sponsored by a generous grant from J-Lab’s Encore Media Entrepreneurs program, supported with funding from the Ethics and Excellence in […]
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PODCAST: Jack Mayne Commentary on recent massive public records request
Here’s episode #30 of our SoKing News Podcast Weekly Recap, which is sponsored by a generous grant from J-Lab’s Encore Media Entrepreneurs program, supported with funding from the Ethics and Excellence in […]
PODCAST: Mental health facility to move to Kent; Jack Mayne; Snow? & more
Here’s episode #29 of our SoKing News Podcast Weekly Recap, which is sponsored by a generous grant from J-Lab’s Encore Media Entrepreneurs program, supported with funding from the Ethics and Excellence in […]
PODCAST: SeaTac fire displaces 3 families; Jack Mayne Commentary, more
Here’s episode #27 of our SoKing News Podcast Weekly Recap, which is sponsored by a generous grant from J-Lab’s Encore Media Entrepreneurs program, supported with funding from the Ethics and Excellence in […]
Happy Birthday to us – The B-Town Blog turns 16 today!
On Dec. 11, 2007 – 16 years ago today – The B-Town Blog posted its very first story, beginning a bold new era in independent, “hyperlocal” journalism for Burien. First started as […]
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Under sunny skies, 2023 Brat Trot & Oktoberfest fundraiser raises over $37,000 for Highline Schools Foundation
Under perfect sunny skies and a nice temp of around 68-70 degrees, hundreds of runners, walkers and supporters gathered in Downtown Burien near Town Square Park for the Brat Trot […]
The B-Town Blog celebrates 15 years of publishing Burien News with party, new logo & redesigned website
On Wednesday night, Jan. 18, 2023, around 125 or so of our closest friends and supporters gathered at the Highline Heritage Museum to celebrate The B-Town Blog’s 15th Anniversary at […]
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 […]
Burien City Council outlines, preliminarily approves 2022 city budget
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council on Monday night (Nov. 1, 2021) preliminarily approved the city’s 2022 budget which includes a 1 percent increase in the property tax levy. […]
Burien City Council to consider potential changes to budget
By Jack Mayne City Manager Brian Wilson told the Burien City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 18, that he was proposing the addition of a Human Services […]
Burien City Council approves grants for moderate income residents
By Jack Mayne At Monday night’s (Sept. 20, 2021) meeting, Burien City Councilmembers Kevin Schilling, Sofia Aragon and Cydney Moore moved to have staff draft a letter to King County […]
City Council tells Burien staff to work with applicant for Indian Trail crossing access
By Jack Mayne A private property owner has asked for an amendment to Burien’s Municipal Code to allow a vehicle crossing of the Indian Trail, a designated pedestrian pathway that […]
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs says 2020 crime rates increased statewide
By Jack Mayne Washington law enforcement agencies have reported an increase in statewide crime rates, with as much as 131 percent in virtually every area of criminal offenses during 2020. […]
Kinect@Burien will have housing and retail space on ’underdeveloped’ city property
By Jack Mayne The new ‘Kinect@Burien’ development proposal was finalized last October with an agreement with American Property Development for the $1.7 million sale and redevelopment of an “underutilized city […]
Burien City Council approves DESC proposal; some say supporters ‘aren’t from Burien’
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council on Monday night, June 21, 2021 voted 6-1 to approve the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) proposal as part of the city’s Affordable […]
Burien residents share views on proposed Downtown Emergency Service Center development
Rendering of DESC supportive housing development proposed for 801 SW 150th StreetBy Jack Mayne Fifty five or so people shared their thoughts on the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) “affordable […]
Burien City Council approves 36 lot subdivision at site of Bel-R Greenhouses
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council unanimously approved the La Serra Subdivision, a proposed 36-lot plat on 8 acres on the west side of 4th Ave SW between SW […]
Police Chief says Burien saves money by contracting police services from county
By Jack Mayne At the Burien City Council study session on Monday, May 24, Police Chief Ted Boe said that when it came to officers per thousand residents, Burien was […]
Burien City Council told impact ‘stay at home’ order had on business, home values
By Jack Mayne King County Assessor John Wilson told the Burien City Council at their Monday night meeting that changes largely brought on by the pandemic where Gov. Jay Inslee’s […]