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Friday’s joint Burien Council/BEDP meeting seemed a little like a group therapy session
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor On the (unlucky?) morning of Friday the 13th (May 13, 2022), the Burien City Council held a special online joint meeting with the Burien Economic and […]
Posted inBurien News, Business, Featured Post
Seattle Southside Chamber announces leadership changes and CEO search
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Following the announcement of the departure of the current […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Events, Featured Post
Achievement Awards will be given out at June 22 celebration of original Men in Black encounter
Three individuals will receive the inaugural Men in Black Birthday Bash Awards on June 22, 2022, to recognize their contributions to Washington State history, mythology, and culture relating to the […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Politics
City of Des Moines issues SEPA regarding demolition of former Masonic Retirement Home
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the City of Des Moines issued a SEPA Determination of Significance regarding Zenith Properties LLC’s application for a […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Events, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Auditions now open for two summer shows at Hi-Liners Musical Theatre
It’s a Disney summer spectacular at Burien’s Hi-Liners Musical Theatre, and auditions are now open for two big shows lined up for July and August. Mark your calendar to submit […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Events, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Previously postponed ribbon cutting for new Highline High School rescheduled to June 15
Almost 100 years after Highline High School first opened its doors in 1924, HHS students and staff started school in a brand new 256,000-square-foot building in September, 2021. Highline Public Schools […]
Posted inBurien News, Business, Featured Post, Sponsored
Callie Lagasca in top 3% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network
SPONSORED: Genuine. Hardworking. Dedicated. Three words which perfectly describe Callie Lagasca. After over seven years in real estate, Callie has made a name for herself in the top 3% of […]
Posted inBurien News, Events, Featured Post
SAVE THE DATE: Registration for Community Emergency Response Team training begins July 1
SAVE THE DATE: Regsistration for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program begins July 1, 2022. CERT trained individuals can assist others by applying the basic response skills that […]
Posted inBurien News, Crime, Featured Post, Shootings
Man charged, suspected of shooting 2 on bus in Des Moines Mar. 28
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: On Thursday afternoon, Mar. 31, 2022, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Shawn Antoine Austin, 46, in connection with the Mar. 28 […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Highline Schools Foundation announces winners of 2022 Gold Star Awards
Congratulations to this incredible slate of winners (pictured above, L-R): Alejandra Silva-Avendano – Outstanding Rookie Teacher, Alain Semet – Outstanding Volunteer, Charles “Chuck” Garrity – Outstanding Alumnus, Alberto Mendoza Garcia […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Highline High School Alumni Foundation 2022 Scholarships now open for applicants
Highline High School Alumni Foundation’s 2022 Scholarships are now bring accepted. There’s over $90,000 in scholarships available to HHS Seniors, and the deadline to apply is April 15, 2022 at […]
Posted inBurien News, Business, Featured Post, Jobs
JOB: Seattle Southside Chamber seeking to hire Full Charge Bookkeeper
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is seeking to […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Post, Schools & Education
‘StormFest’ interactive science fest coming to area 6th graders this Spring
‘StormFest’ – an interactive stormwater science festival – is coming to Highline Public Schools’ 6th graders this Spring. StormFest is an interactive stormwater science festival for students at five Highline […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Events, Featured Post, Schools & Education
WSU Extension Master Gardeners of King County holding online gardening classes
Longer days, warming soil, garden shops bursting with seed packets and plant starts – spring is in the air, and the WSU Extension Master Gardeners of King County continue their […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education
Highline Public Schools updates COVID mask policy, which goes into effect Monday, Mar. 14
This week, the Washington Department of Health (DOH) issued updated guidance for COVID safety in schools, which reflect declining COVID case rates and hospitalizations in King County and Washington state. […]
Posted inBurien News, Events, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Sports
Look for spring green on WABI Burien’s ‘Walk-n-Talk’ down to Seahurst Beach this Sunday
From our friends at WABI Burien: Begin the month of March with a walk down the wooded hillside to Seahurst Beach this Sunday, March 6, 2022, starting at 2 p.m. This […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government
REMINDER: Deadline to nominate for Burien’s ‘Citizen of the Year’ is Tuesday, Feb. 22
REMINDER: The deadline to nominate a community member or organization for Burien’s 2022 “Citizen of the Year” is coming up Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. Every year, the Burien City Council […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, Schools & Education
LETTER: Residents should pay attention to 3 upcoming Highline Public Schools superintendent forums
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Dear […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Schools & Education
Three finalists named for role of new superintendent of Highline Public Schools
Following an extensive community engagement process, the Highline School Board of Directors on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 named the following three individuals as finalists for the role of new superintendent for […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Burien is hiring a new City Manager – why you should care’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Burien […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics
King County announces $23.4 million in funding for affordable housing, including Burien & White Center
King County Executive Dow Constantine on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 announced $23.4 million in funding awards to local organizations around King County – including in Burien and White Center – to create […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Obituaries
Another prolific journalist has passed away: longtime Burien resident Cliff Rowe
We’re sad to report that another prolific local journalist has passed away – Cliff Rowe – who lived in Burien and wrote a column called “Cliff’s Edge” for South King […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Politics
Burien City Council elects first woman of color to serve as mayor
By Nicholas Johnson At its first meeting of the year, the Burien City Council elected its first woman of color to serve as mayor. As a child in the 1970s, […]
