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Burien’s Mathison Park carries forward a family’s vision of trees and community

by Eric MathisonSeptember 5, 2025September 4, 2025

OBITUARY: Longtime Burien resident Guy MacDonald Harper, 92, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025

Raise a glass to the Northwest’s ‘Good Bootlegger,’ as Roy Olmstead’s birthday party comes to Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 20

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 25, 2025August 25, 2025

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

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 10, 2025August 10, 2025

Final Environmental Impact Statement concludes that restoring Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home is financially unfeasible

by Scott SchaeferJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Memorial for local icon Bj Bjorneby set for Sunday, July 20 at Des Moines Yacht Club

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 8, 2025July 10, 2025

Photo by Jen Ritzinger.

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Scenes from a red, white and blue 4th of July 2025 around Burien

by Scott SchaeferJuly 5, 2025July 5, 2025

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Yo ho ho! And a treasure chest o’ $38,000 raised for Highline Heritage Museum at Pirate-themed fundraiser

by B-Town Blog StaffJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025

City of Burien will not name a ‘Citizen of the Year’ in 2025, ending 30-year tradition

by Scott SchaeferJune 13, 2025June 14, 2025

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

by B-Town Blog StaffJune 12, 2025June 11, 2025

OBITUARY: Vicky Hartley, Burien’s 2023 ‘Citizen of the Year,’ passes away at 72; memorial will be Saturday, June 7

by B-Town Blog StaffJune 1, 2025June 1, 2025

VIDEO: Highline High School unveils student-created Centennial Mural honoring 100 Years of history

by Scott SchaeferMay 23, 2025May 22, 2025

7 Stories will showcase local voices on theme ‘First Time’ Friday night at Highline Heritage Museum

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

‘Sparky’s Revenge’ Dog Disc Tournament on Sunday, June 22 will pay tribute to 1947 Maury Island Incident victim

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association’s annual Memorial Day observance will be Monday, May 26

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 18, 2025May 19, 2025

Got tix yet? Fourth Annual Men in Black Birthday Bash is Saturday, June 21

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Community invited to take final walk-through at Evergreen High School on Saturday, June 14

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 11, 2025May 11, 2025

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

by B-Town Blog StaffMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025

7 Stories returning this Friday night, April 25 to Highline Heritage Museum

by B-Town Blog StaffApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025

Superman-themed bench in honor of ‘Uncle Doug’ installed in Downtown Burien Wednesday

by Scott SchaeferApril 2, 2025April 3, 2025

Capuchins, bears, and dogs — oh my! Animal Tales captivate Burien crowd at Mar. 28 ‘7 Stories’ event

by Scott SchaeferApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Dance Through the Decades at Highline High’s 100th Birthday Bash on Saturday, May 3

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Gov. Ferguson cancels parole of inmate convicted in brutal 1980 SeaTac murders

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025

REMINDER: 7 Stories will focus on ‘Animal Tales’ this Friday night, Mar. 28 at Highline Heritage Museum

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025