In the face of a recent Delta-driven surge, high levels of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, along with increasing deaths, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 […]
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Region’s blood supply needs urgent boost to keep Labor Day safe
Summer is traditionally difficult for the regional blood supply, made worse this year by a severe national blood shortage. Here’s more info from Bloodworks Northwest: Although we are nearing the […]
Single-use plastic bag ban begins Oct. 1 in Washington
Washingtonians will begin to see fewer plastic bags littering the state’s roadsides, parks, and streams beginning Oct. 1, 2021 when the statewide plastic bag ban goes into effect. The bag […]
City of Burien eyeing uses for $10.8 million in pandemic recovery funds
By Nicholas Johnson Burien has received the first half of some $10.8 million awarded to the city through Congress’ latest COVID-19 stimulus package, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act […]
Construction begins on cell phone waiting lot at Sea-Tac Airport
The cell phone waiting lot at Sea-Tac Airport will be undergoing some major changes in an effort to alleviate traffic issues as summer travel increases, the Port of Seattle announced […]
County’s mask directive ends as COVID-19 rates drop & vaccination rates rise
With 70% of King County residents age 16 and older considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the number continuing to increase, Public Health — Seattle & King County announced the […]
City of Burien launches dedicated rent and utility assistance program
The City of Burien this week announced a dedicated rent and utility assistance fund for Burien residents. Funding comes from federal Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds (CBDG-CV) and will […]
Highline Public Schools’ Free Summer Meals program begins Monday, June 28
Highline Public Schools’ free summer meal program will begin Monday, June 28, 2021. Summer meals are free to all students and children 18 years and younger. Registration is not required. […]
Student & family vaccine clinics will be hosted at four schools in Highline starting June 1
To make it easier for students and families in Highline Public Schools to access the COVID-19 vaccine, the school district is partnering with UW Medical Center to host four student […]
Blood Donors urgently needed for Burien Blood Drive on June 11 & 12
Blood is being shipped to hospitals faster than it’s being collected, and Bloodworks Northwest is seeking help: You can help by booking an appointment to donate in the weeks ahead. […]
King County Executive Dow Constantine delivers his 2021 ‘State of the County’ address
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, King County Executive Dow Constantine delivered his 2021 “State of the County” address, where he talked about homelessness, the climate crisis, changes to the Sheriff’s […]
Get vaccinated for FREE at Discover Burien’s Farmers Market this Thursday
The Burien Farmers Market returns to longer operating hours this Thursday, May 6, 2021, running from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Burien firefighters will be offering FREE walk-in COVID […]
Bloodworks Northwest declares ‘Code Red’ and says Blood Donors needed immediately
Bloodworks Northwest on Friday, April 23, 2021 declared a “Code Red” alert to combat its ongoing significant blood shortage affecting local hospitals and trauma centers across the Pacific Northwest over […]
Four ways Marlaina’s Mediterranean Kitchen brings Healthy Dining to Burien
SPONSORED: Four ways Marlaina’s Mediterranean Kitchen brings Healthy Dining to Burien Burien has so many great restaurants to choose from that it may be tough to decide where to enjoy […]
Blood Donors needed, as local blood supply faces ‘Perfect Storm’
With confusion over post COVID-19 vaccination donation eligibility lingering, combined with a string of unseasonably warm spring weather (when donors tend to skip more appointments), record high blood usage at […]
Starting April 15, all Washingtonians aged 16 and older can get COVID vaccinations
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday (Mar. 31) announced that – effective April 15, 2021 – all Washingtonians aged 16 and up will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Over the […]
Three Tree Point Fireworks celebration cancelled (again) for this year’s 4th of July
There will be no professional fireworks celebration at Burien’s Three Tree Point this 4th of July, organizers told The B-Town Blog this week. This is the second consecutive cancellation of […]
LETTER: 66 community members show support for new DESC Burien housing project
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by verified residents. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] The undersigned […]
Over 50 restaurants challenging City of Burien’s proposed Food Truck Pilot Program
Over 50 restaurants have signed a petition to challenge the City of Burien’s proposed new Food Truck Pilot Program, which they say will hurt local dining establishments. Resolution No. 445 […]
It Can’t Happen Here (It Did)
Photo source: Adobe By Lindsay Hicks Originally published on the Auburn Examiner The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) filed its 56th hate crime case in December, 2020 – a […]
Thanks to a grant, you can now access free WiFi outside Burien & Boulevard Park libraries
The King County Library System (KCLS) recently received a federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant from the Washington State Library (WSL) to expand digital inclusion in King […]
Snowstorm impacts local blood supply, donations urgent in February
The weekend snowstorm blanketing much of Western Washington and Portland has created a dangerous dent in our local blood supply due to cancelled blood drives and inability to travel to […]
Comcast plans to accelerate access to Internet and advance digital equity resources
Comcast Washington this week made several announcements that build on its commitment to advance digital equity, close the digital divide, and address digital literacy throughout the state. The company’s new […]
Bloodworks will test all whole blood donations in February for COVID-19 antibodies
When you donate blood with Bloodworks Northwest in February, you will find out if you have COVID-19 antibodies that may help patients in Western Washington and Oregon currently fighting coronavirus. […]
DAYNA’S DOSE: Be the light. Lead with love.
By Dayna Mason What the world needs now is love, sweet love It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of What the world needs now is love, sweet […]