SPONSORED: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding two Open Houses this weekend, in West Seattle and Seattle. The first Open House in West Seattle’s Fauntleroy neighborhood has […]
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Volunteers needed for Walker Preserve Forest Restoration work party on Sat., Mar. 19
Volunteers are needed for a Walker Preserve Forest Restoration work party on Saturday, Mar. 19, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Remove ivy and other invasive plants, and plant native […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Featured Post, Fundraisers, Health & Wellness
Burien’s 17th annual ‘Empty Bowls’ raises $10,352 for local food banks
The City of Burien and Discover Burien hosted the 17th annual Empty Bowls event recently to raise money for the Highline Area and White Center Food Banks, bringing in $10,352 […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Events, Featured Post, Volunteer
Volunteers needed to help re-green Miller and Walker Creeks at upcoming work parties
Volunteers are needed to join your Miller-Walker Basin Steward and local community to help restore the forest around Miller and Walker Creeks. This project will continue work that was done […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Post, Fundraisers, Schools & Education
Highline High students’ solar project wins state grant & School Board approval
Members of Highline High School’s Environmental Club with advisers and community partners standing in front of the new school. Photo courtesy Highline Public Schools. The idea sparked in Nha Khuc’s […]
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Story Pub will explore local origins of ‘Men in Black’ & more, starting Feb. 9
The Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina will host a series of four storytelling events starting Feb. 9, 2022, all drawn from fascinating, often-forgotten local history. Hosted by Des Moines […]
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Three Tree Point Polar Bear Plunge will dive in again this Saturday, Jan. 1!
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been updated to reflect that mask-wearing is recommended at this event, but only while gathering on the beach shore, and NOT while in or under […]
Posted inBurien News, Business, Featured Post, Sponsored, Weather
Schedule now to keep your roof and gutters clean and functioning through stormy weather!
SPONSORED: Schedule now to keep your roof and gutters clean and functioning through stormy weather! Keith Beers – President of Seattle Roof Cleaning – is a hard-working business owner and 16-year Gregory […]
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It’s official – former Highline Bears baseball team is now the ‘Dub Sea Fish Sticks’!
On Thursday morning, Dec. 2, 2021, officials from the formerly Highline Bears baseball team held a press conference at the Edgewater Hotel to reveal the team’s new name – the […]
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Body of large California sea lion found shot on Burien beach
The corpse of a large adult male California sea lion – that had been shot in the head – was found on the beach below Eagle Landing Park in Burien’s […]
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Lighted Boat Parade will cruise to Burien on Saturday night, Dec. 4
The Des Moines Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday night, Dec. 4, 2021, departing from the Des Moines Marina at 6 p.m. and cruising up Puget Sound to […]
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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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Rename the Highline Bears baseball team: Dub Sea Seal Slingers or Dub Sea Fish Sticks?
On Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, the Highline Bears summer collegiate baseball team announced its final two possible new team names: DubSea Seal Slingers DubSea Fish Sticks The team will now […]
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Seattle Southside Chamber: Chambers have no borders
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Chambers Have No Borders By Andrea H. Reay There […]
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VIDEO: Police release video taken just before fatal shooting that killed 3 in Des Moines Sunday
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: The Des Moines Police Department on Monday (Sept. 27, 2021) released a surveillance video clip taken in the front parking lot of the […]
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Volunteers needed for Community Salmon Investigation (CSI) for Highline
How many adult salmon return to Miller and Walker Creeks in Burien, Normandy Park, and SeaTac each year? How many coho salmon are dying from polluted water before they have […]
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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 […]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Open Houses: SeaTac, Des Moines, Seattle, Ballard and Tacoma
SPONSORED: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding six Open Houses this weekend, in SeaTac, Des Moines, Seattle, Ballard and Tacoma. The first Open House has room to […]
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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King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Childcare subsidies coming soon to King County families
SPONSORED: Childcare Subsidies Coming Soon to King County Families Dear Neighbor, Voters recently approved the renewal of King County’s Best Start for Kids measure which provides comprehensive support for children […]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Open Houses: West Seattle, Central Area
SPONSORED: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding three Open Houses this weekend, in West Seattle, and the Central Area. The first Open House has the very best […]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Open Houses: Des Moines, Federal Way, Everett & Tacoma
SPONSORED: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding four Open Houses this weekend, in Des Moines, Federal Way, Everett and Tacoma. The first Open House has Fabulous Vashon, […]
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City Council tells Burien staff to work with applicant for Indian Trail crossing access
By Jack Mayne A private property owner has asked for an amendment to Burien’s Municipal Code to allow a vehicle crossing of the Indian Trail, a designated pedestrian pathway that […]
Posted inBurien News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics
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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Questioning Burien’s City Council Candidates Part 5: How should the city approach the airport’s growth plans?
By Nicholas Johnson Any day this summer, the Port of Seattle is expected to release a draft environmental review of its Sustainable Airport Master Plan, kicking off a public review […]
