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Community gathers to celebrate diver who uncovered ancient Native American canoes

Avatar photoby Alia SinclairSeptember 22, 2025September 22, 2025

From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: William Westlake Walker, a former King County resident, celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 on the shores of Angle Lake, […]

Posted inBurien News

Washington UFO history to take center stage in Oct. 10 ‘Roswell vs Washington’ debate

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025
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Mount Rainier Pool will celebrate its 50th anniversary with dedication & free swim on Sunday, Sept. 21

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025
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B-TOWN BIZ: After 48 years in business, Burien’s Lollipops Consignment Shop is closing

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025
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Burien’s Mathison Park carries forward a family’s vision of trees and community

Avatar photoby Eric MathisonSeptember 5, 2025September 4, 2025
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OBITUARY: Longtime Burien resident Guy MacDonald Harper, 92, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025
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Raise a glass to the Northwest’s ‘Good Bootlegger,’ as Roy Olmstead’s birthday party comes to Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 20

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffAugust 25, 2025August 25, 2025
Posted inBurien News

‘Happify’ yourself at Highline Heritage Museum’s newly opened Camp Waskowitz exhibit

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffAugust 10, 2025August 10, 2025
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Final Environmental Impact Statement concludes that restoring Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home is financially unfeasible

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025
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Memorial for local icon Bj Bjorneby set for Sunday, July 20 at Des Moines Yacht Club

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 8, 2025July 10, 2025
Photo by Jen Ritzinger.
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Scenes from a red, white and blue 4th of July 2025 around Burien

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJuly 5, 2025July 5, 2025
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VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025
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Yo ho ho! And a treasure chest o’ $38,000 raised for Highline Heritage Museum at Pirate-themed fundraiser

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025
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City of Burien will not name a ‘Citizen of the Year’ in 2025, ending 30-year tradition

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 13, 2025June 14, 2025
Posted inBurien News

REMINDER: Men In Black Birthday Bash Fest 2025 blasts off this Friday

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 12, 2025June 11, 2025
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OBITUARY: Vicky Hartley, Burien’s 2023 ‘Citizen of the Year,’ passes away at 72; memorial will be Saturday, June 7

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 1, 2025June 1, 2025
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VIDEO: Highline High School unveils student-created Centennial Mural honoring 100 Years of history

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 23, 2025May 22, 2025
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7 Stories will showcase local voices on theme ‘First Time’ Friday night at Highline Heritage Museum

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025
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‘Sparky’s Revenge’ Dog Disc Tournament on Sunday, June 22 will pay tribute to 1947 Maury Island Incident victim

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025
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Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association’s annual Memorial Day observance will be Monday, May 26

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 18, 2025May 19, 2025
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Got tix yet? Fourth Annual Men in Black Birthday Bash is Saturday, June 21

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025
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Community invited to take final walk-through at Evergreen High School on Saturday, June 14

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 11, 2025May 11, 2025
Posted inBurien News

MIBBB Fest 2025 expanding its universe to a whole week of events

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025
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7 Stories returning this Friday night, April 25 to Highline Heritage Museum

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025
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Superman-themed bench in honor of ‘Uncle Doug’ installed in Downtown Burien Wednesday

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferApril 2, 2025April 3, 2025

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