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 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 […]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Open Houses: Tacoma, Shoreline & Seattle
SPONSORED: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding three Open Houses this weekend, in Tacoma, Shoreline and Seattle. The first Open House – a gorgeous home that meets […]
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Learn about the causes that will benefit from the Poverty Bay Blues & Brews on Sat., Aug. 28
Our ongoing coverage of the Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest continues with a look into the causes powered by the Rotary Club of Des Moines/Normandy Park and the wonderful […]
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OBIT: Longtime Burien resident, businessman Larry J. Snyder passed away Mar. 29, 2021
Remembrance for Larry J. Snyder With family at his side and a lifetime of memories, Larry J Snyder, 88, of Des Moines earned his golden wings on March 29, 2021. […]
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Pizza Hut on 1st Ave South in Burien catches fire Friday night
Shortly after a house fire resulted in a large emergency response in Burien, the Pizza Hut located at 15050 1st Ave South also burned, sending flames up shortly after 6:30 […]
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B-Town Birds: Meet the Barred Owl
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please welcome our newest columnist, Neil Ball, who will share photos and profiles of local birds that he’s seen and studied in our area. By Neil Ball You […]
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Springtime Walk-n-Talk on the Indian Trail this Sunday, April 4
From our friends at WABI Burien: One of Burien’s outdoor gems is the “Indian Trail”. This wandering, varied trail winds high above the shoreline strip of SW 172nd St. – […]
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Burien City Council discusses police services contract with King County Sheriff’s Office
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council at its Mar. 16 meeting discussed its police services contract with the King County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office currently provides the City […]
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Trillium Trek with WABI Burien will be Wednesday, March 17
Photo courtesy Elston Hill ‘Tis Spring and time for WABI’s annual hunt for the elusive Trillium Ovatum. One of the best places locally to find trilliums is the Walker Preserve, […]
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Featured Post, Jobs
Port of Seattle invests over $1 million in grants benefitting jobs and environment
The Port of Seattle Commission recently approved funding for two key programs to help speed economic recovery and sustainability projects, including some in South King County. Fourteen organizations serving South […]
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Quiet Skies Coalition will dissolve, issues ‘fond farewell’ to Burien supporters
On Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, the Quiet Skies Coalition sent out an email to let supporters know that the organization – created in 2016 to fight the Federal Aviation Administration about […]
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VIDEO: Watch Seattle Southside Chamber’s PNW Sustainability Summit
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 PNW Sustainability Summit […]
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‘Pathways to Tech Careers Event for Youth’ is this Thursday, Jan. 28
Job Launch: Pathways to Tech Careers Event for Youth ages 16-24 will be held this Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, from 3 – 5 p.m. This is a free Zoom virtual […]
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Blustery windstorm knocks out power to most of south King County overnight
Photo of a couple of windstorm victims at Three Tree Point by Scott Schaefer An incredibly strong, blustery windstorm – with gusts over 59 MPH – whipped through the region […]
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LETTER: ‘A volunteer experience in Burien’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] A […]
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‘Making a difference where the need is highest so energizes me…’ – Terry Davis of Comcast
SPONSORED: Corporate life in the era of COVID-19 has presented new challenges, requiring pivots and transitions in response to the myriad disruptions and needs presented by the pandemic. Recently, the […]
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Learn about ‘Protecting Our Watershed’ at Environmental Science Center series in December
Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s ‘Protecting Our Watershed‘ series will be held on three consecutive Tuesdays in December, 2020. The events will be held from 7 – 8 p.m. on the […]
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Ready, Set, Go online at Burien’s biggest art party starting this Saturday, Nov. 14
Burien’s biggest yearly art party – Burien Arts Association’s 13th Annual ‘Vision 20/20’ Art Sale and Fundraiser – begins this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020! This year’s version is virtual. Visit […]
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St. Francis of Assisi 8th graders clean up litter on Miller Creek Trail
This last Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, Ms. Gimelli-Hemme (7th & 8th grade science teacher) and Kevin James Schilling led a group of 13 St. Francis of Assisi 8th graders in […]
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‘Vision 20/20’ – Burien’s Biggest Annual Art Auction – is going virtual this year
It’s time again for Burien’s biggest art party – Burien Arts Association’s 13th Annual ‘Vision 20/20’ Art Sale and Fundraiser. As with most events, this year’s version is virtual. Visit […]
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Seattle Southside Chamber announces finalists for 2020 Business Awards; Watch Party is Nov. 4
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 Staff and Board of Directors […]
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VIDEOS: Burien Mayor, other Electeds discuss policy at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Mayors Reception
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. On Sept. 23, 2020, the Seattle Southside Chamber of […]
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REMINDER: Seattle Southside Chamber’s Mayors Reception is Wednesday
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayors […]
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Seattle Southside Chamber’s Mayors & Elected Officials Reception will be Wed., Sept. 23
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’s annual Mayors and […]
