Screenshot taken during the “lightning round” of the Burien portion of the Seattle Southside Chamber Candidates Night on Sept. 22, 2021. By Nicholas Johnson Three city council candidates who have […]
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Highline Public Schools seeking to fill open seats on its Capital Facilities Advisory Committee
Highline Public Schools this week announced that it has some open seats on its community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC). In Sept. 2015, Highline convened the CFAC to “develop recommendations for […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Featured Post
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 […]
Posted inBurien News, Crime, Featured Post
Recognize this alleged purse thief suspect? Burien Police seeking public’s help
Burien Police / King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying this alleged purse thief suspect they say stole a woman’s purse from her shopping cart at the […]
Posted inBurien News, Events, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Sports
Weekday Walkers to wander through Walker Preserve this Wed., Sept. 15
All are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a scenic forest walk this Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. in Walker Preserve, a little-known gem in Normandy Park. We’ll […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics
City council candidate wants to bring ‘God’s government’ to Burien. Here’s what he means by that
This still-frame image taken from video shows Martin Barrett, who is currently running for Burien City Council Position No. 1 against fellow candidate Hugo Garcia, in a March 1 Facebook […]
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Enjoy a FREE Movie in the Park at Grace Church this Friday, Aug. 27
Enjoy a FREE Movie in the Park this Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at Grace Church – “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” will be playing at […]
Posted inBurien News, Featured Post, Government, Law, Politics
Three Tree Point beach cabanas ‘unlawful’ if unpermitted, city of Burien says
In this Friday afternoon photo taken from the corner of Maplewild Avenue SW and SW 172nd Street, pedestrians walk along SW 172nd Street as American flags fly above beach cabanas, […]
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Got tix yet? Just 1 week until the 2021 Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival in Des Moines
We’re just one week away from the 2021 Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival in Des Moines! In 2010, the Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park had an […]
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Weekday Walkers will walk to Mathison Park this Wednesday, Aug. 18
From our friends at WABI Burien: Enjoy the beautiful August weather and explore a piece of Burien history by strolling with others on the August 2021 Weekday Walk this Wednesday, Aug. […]
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JOBS: Discover Burien looking to hire Social Media Assistant
SPONSORED: Discover Burien is looking to hire a Social Media Assistant: TITLE: Social Media Assistant REPORTS TO: Executive Director REQUIREMENTS: Social Media/Email Marketing Feature three different businesses on Social platforms […]
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Ambaum corridor code changes would prioritize pedestrians
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LETTER: Numerous residents, businesses support voting ‘for change’ on Burien City Council
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident(s). It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Burien […]
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Questioning Burien’s City Council Candidates Part 6: What should replace the recently razed Burien Annex?
By Nicholas Johnson Right or wrong, the Burien Annex is gone – and the future of that site at Fourth Avenue and old Crosby Road, or 146th Street, is up […]
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WABI Burien’s Public Art Walk-n-Talk will be this Sunday, Aug. 1
From our friends at WABI Burien: In keeping with our summertime tradition, we will enjoy the 9th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, as we begin the ELEVENTH YEAR (!) […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Full coverage of Monday night’s Burien City Council in-person Candidate Forum
Mayor Jimmy Matta addresses an audience of about 100 Monday night at Highline United Methodist Church. Story & Photos by Nicholas Johnson Video by Scott Schaefer Half of the candidates […]
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Questioning Burien’s City Council Candidates Part 3: Is the current council adequately addressing top community concerns?
By Nicholas Johnson Roughly a third of Burienites reported feeling unsafe in their neighborhoods in 2018. Just as many said they don’t believe people are treated respectfully regardless of their […]
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Questioning Burien’s City Council Candidates Part 1: ‘Why are you doing this?’
By Nicholas Johnson With two incumbents and 12 newcomers competing for four seats on Burien’s City Council, we had questions. For starters: why are you doing this, what are your […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics
Anonymous signs target 4 Burien City Council candidates
By Nicholas Johnson The first physical signs of political negativity have sprung up in Burien, less than two weeks before the Aug. 3 primary election. Anonymous red signs urging Burienites […]
Posted inBurien News, Crime, Featured Post, Shootings
18-year-old man shot and killed at Planet Fitness in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: On Tuesday afternoon, July 20, 2021, an 18-year-old man was shot and killed at Planet Fitness, located at 27073 Pacific Hwy S. in […]
Posted inBurien News, Business, Featured Post, Wildfires
New fire evidence suggests hate crime, Lumber Yard owner says
From our sister site The White Center Blog: By Nicholas Johnson An early morning fire that ravaged several downtown White Center businesses July 5 has been reclassified as arson, and […]
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UPDATE: 15+ year old Chihuahua Lucy has been returned!
UPDATE: Lucy, the 15+ year old Chihuahua, was returned to her owners late Sunday night! “We really appreciated you posting it – thank you so much,” they said. PREVIOUSLY: A […]
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Record-breaking attendance anticipated for Aug. 28 Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest
In this post-Covid era, it is especially nice when a plan comes together, and that is exactly what is happening during the early-bird ticket sales for the upcoming 2021 Poverty […]
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Burien residents share views on proposed Downtown Emergency Service Center development
Rendering of DESC supportive housing development proposed for 801 SW 150th StreetBy Jack Mayne Fifty five or so people shared their thoughts on the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) “affordable […]
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Hit the beach with WABI Weekday Walkers this Wednesday, June 16
From our friends at WABI Burien: Hit the beach with WABI! Walk this Wednesday, June 16, 2021, starting at 9 a.m.: Come join WABI Weekday Walkers on the third Wednesday […]
