On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 26, 2022) Burien City Council Study Session: new tree regulations and updates to the Affordable Housing Demonstration Program. Staff is proposing several amendments […]
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DAL Law Firm: What is the difference between a Quit Claim Deed and a Warranty Deed?
SPONSORED: What is the difference between a Quit Claim Deed and a Warranty Deed? When you buy, sell or transfer ownership of a property to someone else, this is done […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Events, Featured Post, Politics, Schools & Education
Highline Public Schools Bond community meetings start tonight in White Center
In the Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 general election, Highline Public Schools will ask the community to consider a capital bond to rebuild three aging school buildings and provide improvements throughout […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Volunteer
Volunteers needed for Community Salmon Investigation (CSI) for Highline
Volunteers are needed for Community Salmon Investigation (CSI) for Highline, an organization that helps count salmon returning to Miller and Walker Creeks in Burien, Normandy Park, and SeaTac. CSI is […]
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UPDATE: Officer-involved shooting in Burien Saturday morning kills 1
UPDATE 5 p.m. Sept. 10: An officer-involved shooting that killed one happened when Burien Police officers responded Saturyday, Sept. 10 at about 5:30 a.m. to an apartment on Roseburg Avenue […]
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Limited space still available for 2022-23 school year at Community School of West Seattle
SPONSORED: Limited space still available for 2022-23 school year at Community School of West Seattle! Parents seeking high quality early childhood education and daycare options may be feeling a little […]
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Labor Day weekend Walk-n-Talk to Mathison Park will be this Sunday, Sept. 4
From our friends at WABI Burien: It’s a holiday weekend and it’s forecast to be gorgeous weather, a great time to go for a Walk-n-Talk with neighbors. This Sunday, Sept. […]
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It happened AGAIN – someone stole a van from Three Tree Montessori School
It happened AGAIN – someone stole one of the school vans from Burien’s Three Tree Montessori School recently. This is the second theft of a van from the school – […]
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‘It’s not about me…’ Our interview with Adolfo Bailon, Burien’s new City Manager
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor Burien’s new City Manager Adolfo Bailon has been on the job for less than a month, and he’s working diligently to learn as much as he […]
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JOB: Seattle Southside Chamber seeking Membership, Events & Communications Associate
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. JOB: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is seeking […]
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LETTER: Citizens reply to Port of Seattle’s response regarding North SeaTac Park
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident(s). It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Dear […]
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WABI Weekday Walkers headed to Waterworks Gardens on Wednesday, Aug. 17
From our friends at WABI Burien: Let’s venture back to Waterworks Gardens near Renton on Wednesday, Aug 17. The King County website says: “Waterworks Gardens is designed as a series […]
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Tuwkila Police seeking public’s help identifying robbery & rape suspect
From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: Tukwila Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured individual who is the main suspect in the robbery and rape of […]
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10th Annual Public Art Walk-n-Talk around Burien will be this Sunday, Aug. 7
WABI Burien’s 10th Annual Public Art Walk-n-Talk around Burien will be this Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022: In keeping with our summertime tradition, we will enjoy the 10th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk on […]
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Bank robbery suspect tries to make quick getaway, is met by Burien Police
Burien Police Storefront Officer Hayden, left, and Sgt. Kajihiro, right. Photos courtesy Burien Police Department. Burien Police say that on Thursday, July 28, 2022, a man entered a local bank […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Councilmember’s former partner disputes his claims
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: [EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of […]
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Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to pellet gun shooting on I-5
The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a pellet gun shooting on I-5 that happened Wednesday morning, July 13, 2022. Troopers say that at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday morning, they […]
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Deadline to apply for Burien’s ‘Arts-A-Glow’ festival has been extended
The application deadline for Burien’s Arts-A-Glow festival – set for Saturday night, Sept. 10, 2022 – has been extended to July 11 – if you create light-based art, give this […]
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Put some ‘Stranger Things’ in your child’s summer with Hi-Liners Musical Theatre
Put some ‘Stranger Things’ in your child’s summer with theme-based theatre camps available for kids and teens starting June 27 at Burien’s Hi-Liners Musical Theatre. Don’t let your child’s summer […]
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DAL Law Firm: What documents are included in a probate?
SPONSORED: What documents are included in a probate? If you have decided to proceed with probate, there are some documents you will need depending on your situation. Documents need to […]
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Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to drive-by shooting near 1st Ave Bridge
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses to a drive-by shooting on SR 509 near the First Ave Bridge on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Troopers say that at approximately […]
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Local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean charged with seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: Local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean and four others have been charged with seditious conspiracy in the widening Jan. 6 insurrection case, the Department […]
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White Center preschool harnesses Power of Play to enhance early learning
SPONSORED: The not-for-profit, 501(c) (3) Community School of West Seattle (CSWS) is located in White Center, and is licensed to serve 78 students each year with an inspiring play-based program […]
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Marvista Elementary School defaced multiple times with racist graffiti
From our sister site The Normandy Park Blog: Last week, Marvista Elementary School in Normandy Park was defaced multiple times with racist graffiti, Highline Public Schools announced. “This hateful act […]
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Burien Police Chief responds to viral TikTok video; investigation will be launched
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher At Monday night’s (May 15, 2022) Burien City Council meeting, Burien Police Chief Ted Boe spoke about a recent TikTok video involving two police officers that […]
