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JOB: Seattle Southside Chamber seeking to hire Administrative Assistant
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 looking to […]
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What are YOU doing New Year’s Eve? Come ring it in with the Burien Eagles!
SPONSORED: The Burien Eagles will be hosting a “Roaring 20’s” themed New Year’s Eve Bash and Open House on Friday night, Dec. 31, 2021 and everyone is invited. “Put on […]
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Troopers seeking public’s help identifying hit-and-run driver who struck pedestrian on SR 509
The Washington State Patrol is seeking the public’s help identifying a hit-and-run driver who struck and seriously injured a pedestrian on the SR 509 freeway in Burien on Saturday, Nov. […]
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‘Anti-masker’ harasses kids, staff at after-school program at Gregory Heights Elementary
An adult male – described as an “anti-masker” – reportedly harassed an after-school program at Gregory Heights Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The King County Sheriff’s Office confirmed […]
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After decades of work, local Authors Duane & Loretta Johnson have finished their book
By Izzy Wallace After decades of work, local authors Duane and Loretta Johnson have finished their book, Bridge of Demarcation – An Atlanta Odyssey. The story is made up of […]
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Travis Exstrom joins Highline College Board of Trustees
Gov. Jay Inslee recently appointed Travis Exstrom to the Highline College Board of Trustees. Exstrom joins a board that has served a collective 11 years at Highline. “Travis Exstrom brings […]
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Burien advisory body broaches frayed relations between city council, business community
By Nicholas Johnson The Burien City Council met Friday (Nov. 12, 2021) with one of its advisory committees to discuss the council’s “perceived frayed relationship with local businesses” and ways […]
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Venture & Walk through Waterworks Gardens in Renton on Wednesday, Nov. 17
From our friends at WABI Burien: Mosaic Grotto at Waterworks Gardens. Let’s venture a bit further afield to Waterworks Gardens near Renton on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. The King County […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics
Election Analysis: Garcia surpasses Barrett as Mora unseats Marx in Burien City Council races
King County Elections workers collect ballots from the drop box at Burien Town Square Park early Tuesday evening (Nov. 2, 2021). Story & Photos by Nicholas Johnson With 89 percent […]
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Environmental Science Center’s Moonlight Beach Walks will be Dec. 3, Jan. 28 & 29
Explore the beach with Environmental Science Center naturalists at night at Seahurst Park, coming up during minus low tides on Dec. 3, 2021, Jan. 28, and Jan. 29, 2022. ESC […]
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This Three Tree Point house may look happy, but some think it was haunted…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story was originally published on The B-Town Blog on Halloween, 2009. We’re re-running it again because we think it’s a pretty spooky, local tale: By Laura […]
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DAL Law Firm: What is a Quit Claim Deed?
SPONSORED: What is a Quit Claim Deed? A quit claim deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of real property from one person to another. In Washington State, there […]
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LETTER: Former Burien Councilmember: ‘We should all be offended that local politics has sunk so low’
[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:] In […]
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Burien City Council candidate Hugo Garcia: ‘How You Show Up for Community Matters’
SPONSORED – PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT: A message from Burien City Council candidate Hugo Garcia, who is running for Position No. 1: How You Show Up for Community Matters I take […]
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LETTER: ‘Mora & Dorsey shine in Burien City Council candidate debates’
[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:] “Mora […]
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Hike with WABI Burien at Seahurst Park this Wednesday, Oct 20
From our friends at WABI Burien: Rain or shine, let’s walk along the service road through wooded areas of Seahurst Park in Burien, on Wednesday, October 20 at 9 am. […]
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Burien City Council candidate debates spotlight divergent public-safety perspectives
EDITOR’S NOTE: Recently, The B-Town Blog also published an in-depth look at what the candidates had to say during Tuesday night’s (Oct. 12) debates about the Downtown Emergency Service Center’s […]
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LETTER: Concerns about Christian Nationalism in context of 2021 Burien City Council election
[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:] As […]
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After cancellation, Oct. 12 Burien candidate debates resurrected as virtual event
By Nicholas Johnson An Oct. 12 Burien City Council candidate debate that had been canceled Tuesday by then-organizer Danny House, who owns The Tin Room Bar & Theater in Olde […]
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Learn about Highline Education Levy Renewal at online Town Hall Tues., Oct. 5
Highline Public Schools will be holding a virtual Town Hall via Zoom for information about Prop. 1, the Highline Education Levy Renewal, this Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Staff, […]
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Misinformation about enhanced services facilities spreads amid Burien election. Here are the facts
By Nicholas Johnson As candidates for Burien City Council canvassed and campaigned in late July ahead of the Aug. 3 primary election, false claims about enhanced services facilities, or ESFs, […]
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WABI Burien Walk-n-Talk will be at North SeaTac Park this Sunday, Oct. 3
From our friends at WABI Burien: Strolling October Walk-n-Talk at North SeaTac Park Come stroll North SeaTac Park and the beautiful Botanical and Japanese Gardens this Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 for our […]
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Hi-Liners Musical Theatre’s fall classes start this week
Feeling like you need a change of scenery? Take a class with Burien’s Hi-Liners Musical Theatre! “From tap dance to improvisation, we have something for all ages,” organizers said. At […]
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Display & sell your artwork through Burien Arts online Art Market ‘BAM!’
Burien Arts Association is seeking Artists to submit their original work to its online Burien Art Market, aka BAM!: Established artists, introduce yourself to a new audience and build your […]
