Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting held on Monday night, Aug. 21, 2023: Crime in Washington Annual Report Burien Police Chief Ted Boe discussed crime statistics […]
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King County Regional Homelessness Authority ‘respectfully opposes’ Burien’s proposed public camping ban, which is on agenda for Monday night’s council meeting
As the Burien City Council gets set to discuss its proposed new Ordinance 818 (a ban on public camping) at Monday night’s (Aug. 21, 2023) regular meeting, the King County […]
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City Manager, Councilmember have tense exchange over homelessness issues at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Aug. 7, 2023, which at times got a bit tense between Councilmember Cydney Moore and City Manager […]
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$13 million verdict secured against Burien cosmetic surgeon Dr. Kristine Brecht, who left plaintiff permanently disfigured
WARNING: This article contains graphic descriptions and photos that some may find offensive. Bergman Oslund Udo Little (BOUL), a Pacific Northwest law firm with a focus on catastrophic injury cases, […]
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Come join the 11th annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk on Sunday, Aug. 6
Come join us on Sunday, August 6 for the 11th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk! Rain-or-shine we’ve gathered on the first Sunday of every month* to stroll the 19 neighborhoods […]
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Come join the 11th annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, Aug. 6
From our friends at WABI Burien: Come join us on Sunday, August 6 for the 11th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk! Rain-or-shine we’ve gathered on the first Sunday of every […]
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JOB: Launch Learning looking to hire After School Program Teacher
Launch Learning is looking to hire an After School Program Teacher: JOB: After School Program Teacher Overview: Launch is dedicated to ensuring a brilliant start for all children. Through our […]
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Port of Seattle expresses ‘strong concerns’ to City of Burien’s consideration of its Lora Lake NERA property, which is not suitable for homeless site
The Port of Seattle on July 27, 2023 sent a letter to the City of Burien, expressing “strong concerns” about the city’s consideration of its Lora Lake property in the […]
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Daniel Martin is running for Burien City Council, Position No. 4
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for their candidacy: Hi neighbors, don’t forget to turn in your ballots […]
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Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to shooting on I-5
The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a shooting on I-5 in Federal Way on Tuesday morning, July 18, 2023. Troopers say that at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, […]
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At another packed meeting, Burien City Council approves motion to draft no-camping ordinance
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting, held Monday night, July 17, 2023: Public Comments The house was packed again with community members coming to express concerns […]
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Troopers seeking witnesses to drive-by shooting on I-5 Friday night
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is reporting that a drive-by shooting on southbound I-5 near SR 900 (map below) sent a driver to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Friday night, […]
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LETTER: 33rd District Democrats condemn Burien City Council’s vote to remove volunteer Charles Schaefer; councilmembers respond
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified organization. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff. […]
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Burien Art Market will be Saturday, July 1 at New Start Community Garden
The Burien Art Market (BAM!) in the Garden is returning to the New Start Community Garden on Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 1 – 5 p.m. This fundraiser event is […]
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Burien Art Market will be Saturday, July 1 at New Start Community Garden
The Burien Art Market (BAM!) in the Garden is returning to the New Start Community Garden on Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 1 – 5 p.m. This fundraiser event is […]
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Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to Tuesday drive-by shooting on I-5
The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a drive-by shooting on I-5 in the Tukwila area on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Troopers say that just after 7:30 p.m. on […]
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Lots of great art events coming up this summer in Normandy Park
Recently on June 8, 2023 at the Highline Heritage Museum, the City of Normandy Park celebrated its 70th anniversary as an incorporated city. There was music and tasty treats. There […]
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CONGRATS to Tony & Deb Anderson, winners of the 2023 ‘Summer Saucer Search’!
Congratulations to Tony & Deb Anderson for finding the hidden object and winning the inaugural 2023 Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB) “Summer Saucer Search”! The husband-and-wife team decoded 10 […]
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Thursday’s 6/22 Men In Black Birthday Bash will feature return of musical favorites
MIBBB Fest’s opening night party this Thursday night, June 22 – “6/22 – The Men in Black Birthday Bash” – highlights the start of summer and return of Paper Moon […]
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Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #9
Celebrate our regional UFO history and 1947’s “Summer of the Saucers” with MIBBB Fest’s 2023 Summer Saucer Search game, presented by Explore Seattle Southside, Four Points by Sheraton, and all […]
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Emotion-packed special Burien City Council meeting results in removal of Charles Schaefer as Planning Commission Chair
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Thursday night, June 15, 2023: This special meeting – which lasted over three hours – had just two […]
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‘That’s a wrap’ for new art on Signal Boxes on Des Moines Memorial Drive
By Rose Clark President, Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association This Memorial Day, 2023, the Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association unveiled signal boxes wrapped in WWI-themed art to be […]
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Tukwila teen shot, killed inside Kent Station movie theater early Tuesday morning
From our sister site I Love Kent: Early Tuesday morning, July 13, 2023 at about 12:19 a.m., Kent Police Officers were dispatched to the AMC Kent Station 14 Theater in […]
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Public Hearing to review Charles Schaefer and Cydney Moore will be Thursday, June 15
Public “Show Cause” Hearings for Planning Commissioner Charles Schaefer and Burien City Councilmember Cydney Moore will be held this Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Burien City Hall. The special meeting […]
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Public Hearing to review – and possibly take action against – Charles Schaefer and Cydney Moore will be Thursday, June 15
Public “Show Cause” Hearings for Planning Commissioner Charles Schaefer and Burien City Councilmember Cydney Moore will be held this Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Burien City Hall. The special meeting […]
