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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Appeals Court upholds Burien ordinance barring police or staff questioning of immigration status
By Jack Mayne A division of the Washington State Court of Appeals has rejected a move by political activist Craig Keller and his Respect Washington political action committee to repeal […]
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Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce says federal immigration, workforce policy changes hurt local businesses, workers
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 voicing concerns over […]
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The B-Town Blog’s Top 10 Stories of 2024 highlight community concerns, crime and curiosity
From heartwarming tributes to gripping crime reports and unexpected phenomena, The B-Town Blog’s 10 Top Stories of 2024 paint a vivid picture of Burien’s year. With over 1 million homepage […]
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Swift action by police, arrest at Sea-Tac Airport thwarts planned child sex offense
A coordinated effort by police departments across King County prevented a potential sexual assault earlier this week, according to a statement released on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The operation, involving […]
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10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 4 Candidate Patricia Hudson
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous Q&As here), covering topics like their reasons for […]
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10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 4 Candidate Kevin Schilling
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous Q&As here), covering topics like their reasons for […]
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10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 2 Candidate Cydney Moore
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous Q&As here), covering topics like their reasons for […]
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10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 2 Candidate Linda Akey
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked 10 questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous Q&As here), covering topics like their reasons for […]
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10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 6 Candidate Alex Andrade
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous Q&As here), covering topics like their reasons for […]
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10 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 6 Candidate Krystal Marx
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous ones here), covering topics like their reasons […]
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REMINDER: Remember to VOTE in the Primary Election by 8 p.m. this Tuesday, Aug. 1
REMINDER: Remember to VOTE in the 2023 Primary Election – return your ballot to a ballot drop box (no stamp required) by 8 p.m. this Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. Burien City Council […]
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Daniel Martin is running for Burien City Council, Position No. 4
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for their candidacy: Hi neighbors, don’t forget to turn in your ballots […]
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CONGRATS to Tony & Deb Anderson, winners of the 2023 ‘Summer Saucer Search’!
Congratulations to Tony & Deb Anderson for finding the hidden object and winning the inaugural 2023 Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB) “Summer Saucer Search”! The husband-and-wife team decoded 10 […]
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Here’s our exit interview with former Burien Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer
I sat down to speak with Charles Schaefer via Zoom on Sunday, June 18, 2023, to discuss his removal from the Planning Commission by Burien City Council vote last Thursday. […]
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Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #1
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023Summer Saucer Search Clue #1! Celebrate our regional UFO history and 1947’s “Summer of the Saucers” with MIBBB Fest’s 2023 Summer Saucer Search game, presented […]
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City of Burien responds to King County’s letter refusing to provide Sheriff’s police services for encampment removal
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the City of Burien released an additional response to King County’s letter that warned the city that its police services (Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office) […]
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‘A Place for All of Us’ – Burien proudly celebrates and stands with LGBTQIA+ community
Debra George, exeutive director of Discover Burien and Burien Pride, and Burien Deputy Mayor Krystal Marx raise a Pride banner at Burien City Hall on June 8, 2021. June is […]
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‘Citizens of the Year,’ Pride & Juneteenth proclamations & more on agenda for Monday night Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (June 7, 2021) Burien City Council meeting: Awarding of ‘Citizens of the Year,’ LGBTQIA+ Pride & Juneteenth proclamations, preparing for the 4th of July, […]
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REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘For Better’ is a romantic comedy that is both thoughtful and funny
By John Van de Ven Modern day relationships benefit greatly from our technology to help grow and maintain their existence. We depend on computers to keep us in touch with […]
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Seattle Southside Chamber: ‘An Ode to Transitions’ by Renatta Emerson
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. By Renatta Emerson As I write this, the state […]
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DAYNA’S DOSE: Is fear getting in the way of your best life?
By Dayna Mason Whether it’s the outcome of the upcoming presidential election, the projections of the pandemic on our economy, or anticipating the consequences of a mistake we’ve made, the […]
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Deputy stops car prowler in Burien
Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting how a Deputy was “in the right place at the right time”: Deputy Jackson was on patrol in the early morning hours of […]
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REMINDER: Network at ‘Power Connect’ Tuesday night at Burien Toyota
REMINDER: Close out the summer and connect with LGBTQ and allied professionals, business owners, and community leaders during the next ‘Power Connect’ at Burien Toyota this Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, […]
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Close out the summer and network at ‘Power Connect’ on Tuesday, Sept. 24
Close out the summer and connect with LGBTQ and allied professionals, business owners, and community leaders during the next ‘Power Connect’ at Burien Toyota on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, from […]
