On June 16, 2022, Puget Soundkeeper announced its intent to sue the cities of Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Seattle, and Mukilteo, over what they say is a failure to control and […]
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Local programs, people band together to save Puget Sound from harmful tire reefs
By Izzy Wallace Photos courtesy James Trask, Washington Scuba Alliance Several programs and concerned people are teaming up to remove dangerous and harmful tire reefs from Washington’s waters. The Washington Department […]
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Colorful ‘Holi By the Ocean’ festival will be at Saltwater State Park this Saturday
A sure-to-be-colorful and fun “Holi By the Ocean” festival will be held at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines this Saturday, May 14, 2022. This event is based on the […]
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City of Burien issues SEPA application, will spend over $721,000 to remove troubled Eagle Landing Park stairs
Photo of closed Eagle Landing Stairs in 2019 courtesy Gregory Rehmke. The City of Burien recently issued a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) application that will allow them to proceed […]
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Wander with Weekday Walkers through Normandy Park on Wednesday, April 20
From our friends at WABI Burien: Come wander the peaceful streets of Normandy Park this Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Starting at City Hall, we’ll loop past city parks, flowering yards, […]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Open Houses: West Seattle, Normandy Park & Federal Way
SPONSORED: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding three Open Houses this weekend, in West Seattle, Normandy Park and Federal Way. The first Open House is an affordable […]
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Construction on newest segment of Lake to Sound Trail has begun
King County Parks on Wednesday started construction on a new segment of the Lake to Sound Trail, a multi-use paved trail that will connect five South King County cities – Renton, […]
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Recently renovated Lake Burien School Memorial Park has reopened
Have you checked out the recently renovated Lake Burien School Memorial Park? After a period of closing for repairs and improvements, the park has reopened. Over the past few months, […]
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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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Construction of additional 1.8 miles of Lake to Sound Trail approved by county
The King County Council on Wednesday approved legislation that would permit construction of an additional 1.8 miles of the Lake to Sound Trail in SeaTac. The “missing link,” known as […]
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REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘Hay Fever’ at the Park: ‘hilarious and odd, an entertaining story from beginning to end’
By John Van de Ven BAT Theatre is back in true form with its live presentation of the comedy Hay Fever, with free outdoor performances in Burien and Normandy Park […]
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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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BAT Theatre bringing laughter back to local parks with comedy ‘Hay Fever’ starting TONIGHT
Come see a free family-friendly play in the parks that isn’t Shakespeare with Rachel Rene’s clever adaptation for BAT Theatre of Noel Coward’s comedy Hay Fever, starting TONIGHT – Friday, […]
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VIDEO: ‘Seattle Southside Scenes’ story on history of Grandview Dog Park premieres at pop-up event
The Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) on Tuesday night (June 15, 2021) premiered its newest Seattle Southside Scenes video about the historic former Nike Missile Site at Grandview Dog […]
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Volunteers needed to help clean Seahurst Park Beach during June
Volunteers are needed to safely pitch in to clean up Seahurst Park Beach and Puget Sound during the month of June: Here’s more from our friends at the Environmental Science […]
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Eagle Landing Park has re-opened after project to divert stormwater completed
This week, Burien’s Eagle Landing Park re-opened to the public, after being closed since Sept. 29, 2020 to complete the Eagle Landing Park Drainage Improvement Project. Just be aware though […]
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LETTER: Boulevard Park residents concerned about flooding, ask city to take action
[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:] In […]
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Bloodworks seeking donors for Pop-up Centers, including early June in Normandy Park
These times require new perspectives, and in response to keeping staff and donors safe, Bloodworks Northwest has temporarily pivoted from its traditional mobile blood drives to Pop-up Donor Centers. These […]
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Ten years ago today, the City of Burien annexed North Highline & Boulevard Park
From the City of Burien: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Boulevard Park and North Burien’s Annexation! Today – April 1, 2020 – marks the 10th anniversary of the annexation of […]
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Seattle Southside Chamber consultant appointed to Sound Transit Citizen Oversight Panel
This week the Board of the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) approved Motion No. M2020-06, appointing Mr. Joseph Scorcio, the Chamber’s Executive Consultant, and two others to […]
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Walk-n-Talk to Mathison Park this Sunday, Jan. 5
From our friends at WABI Burien: Start the new year and new decade by strolling with others on the January 2020 Walk-n-Talk. On Sunday, January 5, we’ll meet at Burien Town Square to […]
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LETTER: ‘Environment degradation happening now above Seahurst Park…’
The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media nor its staff: City Councilmembers, I want […]
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Learn about restoring Seahurst Park at Environmental Science Center this Thurs.
Learn about restoring Seahurst Park this Thursday, Oct. 10, starting at 6 p.m.: Discover the past, present and future restoration efforts within this great community space. Learn about the seawall […]
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Volunteers needed for cleanup at Seahurst Park Beach this Saturday
BURIEN: Volunteers are needed to join Puget Soundkeeper for the final cleanup of the Seattle Summer Cleanup this Saturday, Aug. 31 at Burien’s Seahurst Park Beach. This is part of […]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeService NW Realty Open Houses: Burien, Tukwila, Normandy Park, West Seattle, Renton, Kent
Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding nine Open Houses this weekend! The first Open House is a rare 3-bedroom 2-bath Burien condo with garage […]
