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LETTER: Former Mayor has ideas on ‘What to do with The Annex building 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:] What […]
DAYNA’S DOSE : COVID-19: Why criticizing others does more harm than good
By Dayna Mason The unclear definition of “outdoor activities” and “essential” purchases in Washington state’s “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” order has led some people to define these for others. […]
Fire, Police, budget reductions, support & more on agenda for Monday night Burien Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular – yet ‘virtual’ – Burien City Council meeting on April 20, 2020: updates on Fire and Police departments, emergency budget reductions, support and […]
DAYNA’S DOSE: COVID-19: The search for meaning in a pandemic
By Dayna Mason We hear a growl in the woods. We decide a bear may be coming for us and we prepare to run. This type of meaning-making ensures our […]
DAYNA’S DOSE: COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) – Pursuit of happiness and the Declaration of Independence
Challenging times cause us to reflect on what’s most important, what we truly value. The rules for our lives are changing daily. For some, our day starts with checking the news…
Thomas Jefferson contributed “pursuit of happiness” to the Declaration of Independence based on his political and spiritual beliefs. Beliefs which define happiness not as a momentary feeling of pleasure, but as an unchallengeable right to thrive, prosper and fulfill our potential—as a way of being—that we get to choose as long as it doesn’t encroach on the rights of others.
Public Health introduces ‘SCAN’ – the Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network
Courtesy Public Health – Seattle & King County: Washington state reported its first case of COVID-19 on January 21st. Since then, government officials and public health experts have been asking: […]
DAYNA’S DOSE: COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus): How to not only cope but thrive in a climate of panic
I admit that prior to being asked to write this article on the Coronavirus, I was a member of the “Oh, come on—it’s just the flu” bandwagon. And while I’m still not worried that I personally could die from the virus (I’m not in the high-risk group), I now understand why those who are responsible for the lives of all citizens are concerned. It’s a pandemic and needs to be taken seriously. The good news is that with a little effort COVID-19 is completely preventable.
Melanie’s Dance Unlimited reaches 40 years of teaching dance and creating dancers
By Rachel Lusby Miss Melanie Sartin, owner and founder of Melanie’s Dance Unlimited, has been leaving her mark on the dance world through her studio and successful competitive teams for […]
County, health officials announce new recommendations to avoid risk of coronavirus
Public Health – Seattle King County held a press conference Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2020, to provide updates and recommendations to residents on the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Officials said […]
Kennedy Catholic President Michael Prato given ‘leave of absence’ by Archbishop
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, Archbishop Paul D.Etienne gave Kennedy Catholic High School President a ‘leave of absence’ until the end of the school year. Father Bryan Dolejsi Prato was […]
Fiancé of ‘resigned’ Kennedy Catholic Teacher Paul Danforth responds to school president’s statement
Sean Nyberg proposed on bended knee to Paul Danforth at Disneyland in Nov., 2019. Sean Nyberg, the finacé of now-former Kennedy Catholic High School teacher Paul Danforth, has responded to […]
Archbishop Etienne releases statement on Kennedy Catholic High School resignations
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne released the following statement regarding the recent LGBTQ teacher resignations at Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien: “With the voluntary resignation […]
Kennedy Catholic High School President releases statement about teacher resignations
On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, Kennedy Catholic High School President Michael Prato released his first public statement regarding the Feb. 13 resignations of teachers Paul Danforth and Michelle Beattie. Reports […]
Due to coronavirus scare, former Burien Councilmember quarantined on cruise ship, hotels
By Scott Schaefer Former Burien City Councilmember Jerry Robison has been quarantined on a cruise ship and in hotels since early February due to the coronavirus scare, and has been […]
Two teachers forced out of Burien’s Kennedy Catholic High School due to LGBT status
By Scott Schaefer Two popular teachers at Burien’s Kennedy Catholic High School – Paul Danforth and Michelle Beattie – were forced to “voluntarily resign” on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, because […]
St. Francis of Assisi School Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 26
SPONSORED: St. Francis of Assisi School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families exploring educational opportunities in the Burien area […]
St. Francis of Assisi School Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 26
SPONSORED: St. Francis of Assisi School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families exploring educational opportunities in the Burien area […]
St. Francis of Assisi School Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 26
SPONSORED: St. Francis of Assisi School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families exploring educational opportunities in the Burien area […]
St. Francis of Assisi School Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 26
SPONSORED: St. Francis of Assisi School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families exploring educational opportunities in the Burien area […]
St. Francis of Assisi School Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 26
SPONSORED: St. Francis of Assisi School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families exploring educational opportunities in the Burien area […]
St. Francis of Assisi School Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 26
SPONSORED: St. Francis of Assisi School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families exploring educational opportunities in the Burien area […]
St. Francis of Assisi School Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 26
SPONSORED: St. Francis of Assisi School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families exploring educational opportunities in the Burien area […]
St. Francis of Assisi School Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 26
SPONSORED: St. Francis of Assisi School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families exploring educational opportunities in the Burien area […]
St. Francis of Assisi School Open House will be Sunday, Jan. 26
SPONSORED: St. Francis of Assisi School’s Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Families exploring educational opportunities in the Burien area […]