Photo of 2019 fireworks display at Three Tree Point by Elston Hill. EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected with new information that confirms Lake Burien’s professional fireworks show. Looks […]
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: ‘Burning Saucer’ commemorates 75th anniversary of Maury Island Incident
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Photo courtesy David Rosen of SlickPix Photography. If you saw big flames, smoke and even […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Events, Featured Post
Lowest tides of the year will be this week, with a -4.3 on Wednesday, June 15
Photo of a low tide from the water at Burien’s Three Tree Point in 2017 by Scott Schaefer. The lowest tides of the year will hit Puget Sound this week, […]
Posted inArts, Burien News, Events, Featured Post
Burien UFO Block Party & Metaphysical Fair will land at Town Square Park Sat., May 14
Discover Burien’s UFO (BUFO) Block Party and Metaphysical Fair will land at Town Square Park on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Come celebrate all things “out of this world” at this […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Outgoing Highline Public Schools Superintendent Susan Enfield takes new gig in Nevada
Photo by Scott Schaefer Dr. Susan Enfield, outgoing Superintendent for Highline Public Schools, has been chosen as the new Washoe County School District Superintendent, after a search that took several […]
Posted inArts, Burien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Local students celebrate Earth Day with mural at Highline Heritage Museum
Inspired by the vision of Alexandra Manuel – a community art educator – the Highline Heritage Museum recently partnered with several local students to display a mural on the east […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Wildfires
Garbage truck catches fire, dumps burning load on 6th Ave SW in Burien Tuesday morning
A Recology garbage truck caught fire after compressing trash, then had to dump its burning load on 6th Ave SW near SW 143rd Street in Burien (map below) Tuesday morning, […]
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VIDEO: Locals share stories at ‘7 Stories’ event at Highline Heritage Museum
Photo of emcee Deborah Appel at the Feb. 25, 2022 ‘7 Stories’ event by Scott Schaefer. On Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, area residents gathered to share their stories as part […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Posts, Government, Weather
As landslide debris gets cleared, SW 172nd Street reopens to one-way traffic Monday
Debris from a landslide blocked SW 172nd Street in Burien starting Jan. 7, 2022. Photo by Scott Schaefer. The City of Burien announced Monday morning, Jan. 24, 2022 that SW […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Posts, Government, Health & Wellness, Weather
UPDATE: City of Burien continues to evaluate landslide, which is still blocking SW 172nd Street
UPDATE Jan. 12, 2022: City of Burien staff are still evaluating the landslide on SW 172nd Street near Sylvester Road, and are developing a plan to safely clear the road, […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Posts, Obituaries
Longtime senior reporter, veteran journalist Jack Mayne has passed away
By Scott Schaefer & Sue Favor It is with very heavy hearts and tears in our eyes that we report that longtime South King Media senior writer/associate publisher and veteran […]
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PHOTOS, VIDEOS & WEBCAMS: Snowy scenes from around Burien & South King County
Snowy view from Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood Sunday morning, Dec. 26, 2021. Photo by Scott Schaefer. Snow blanketed the Burien/South King County area on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, and […]
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Highline Superintendent Susan Enfield finalist for San Diego Unified School District gig
Photo by Scott Schaefer Outgoing Highline Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield this week was named as one of two finalists for the position of superintendent of the San Diego […]
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Local filmmakers hold ‘Secret Screening’ of new short film by former blog Intern Bryan Shickley
Local filmmaker Bryan Shickley’s new animated short film received a “secret screening” this week under a fully-packed outdoor tent at the Des Moines Quarterdeck. The new film features the iconic […]
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Local ‘Smuggler’s Paradise’ mystery showcased at Highline Heritage Museum bootlegging program
Steve Edmiston presenting his “Good Bootlegger” presentation at the Highline Heritage Museum on Sept. 18, 2021. Photo by Scott Schaefer. Local lawyer/historian/filmmaker Steve Edmiston’s presentation on historic Northwest Rumrunner Roy […]
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Fire burns commercial building in Burien early Tuesday morning
A fire burned a commercial building located at 137 SW 154th Street in Burien early Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, 2021. Multiple fire units from Burien/Highline, Tukwila, and Puget Sound Fire […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Posts, Health & Wellness, Politics
VIDEO: Sunrise Financial Services hosts Community Meeting on DESC facility Thursday
Story, Photos & Video by Scott Schaefer On Thursday night, June 3, 2021, Vanessa Potts and Janice Hammond of Burien’s Sunrise Financial Services hosted a community meeting about the Downtown […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Posts, Government, Politics
John White is running for Burien City Council, Position No. 7
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog has allowed residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy. Also, South King Media […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Posts, Government, Health & Wellness
Local officials react to guilty verdict in murder trial of Derek Chauvin
Photo montage of June 12, 2020 Black Lives Matter march in Normandy Park by Scott Schaefer Local officials reacted Tuesday, April 20, 2021 to the guilty verdict in the trial […]
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VIDEO: Scenes from Friday’s anti-hate rally in Burien to support AAPI communities
Over 100 people showed up at a rally to show support for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities at the corner of SW 148th Street and 1st Ave South […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Posts, Weather
Blustery windstorm knocks out power to most of south King County overnight
Photo of a couple of windstorm victims at Three Tree Point by Scott Schaefer An incredibly strong, blustery windstorm – with gusts over 59 MPH – whipped through the region […]
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B-TOWN BIZ: Big Lots returning to Burien, will open new location in February
After closing down their popular discount store in January, 2020, Big Lots will be re-opening in a new Burien location in February of 2021, the company confirmed to The B-Town […]
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Tips for a safe and fun Halloween from the WA State Department of Health
Photo of the Russell Piano Waterfall in Burien by Scott Schaefer Halloween will look and feel a little bit (okay, a LOT) different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Posted inArts, Burien News, Featured Posts, Government, Politics
PHOTOS: Goodbye Burien Annex – historic site being demolished this week
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VIDEO: Around 1,000 turn out for Normandy Park Black Lives Matter Silent March
From our sister site The Normandy Park Blog: On Friday, June 12, 2020, around 1,000 people participated in a Silent March for Black Lives Matter in Normandy Park. Friday was […]
