Wannabe Big Deal Author (Following Bob Dugoni) Has First TV Gig
by Shawn Underwood I was more excited than nervous when I got the call about my first television gig. I personify calmness, almost zen-like. After all, it’s my book (Mommy Are We French Yet?). I mean if I can’t answer questions about a book I worked on for two freaking years then I may as well retire as an author diva (Tom’s name for me.) Before my actual taping I received this email: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR SEGMENT: --Arrive camera-ready. We do not have hair or makeup personnel on-staff. Ladies, please wear blush and lipstick because our lights will wash you ...
“Fat Man On A Bicycle” Asks You To Help Burien Little Theatre
Our friends at Burien Little Theatre sent along a note explaining why you may occasionally see a "Fat Man on a Bicycle" riding around B-Town this summer. Here's the note: “Fat Man on a Bicycle” asks you to help Burien Little Theatre. I am spending my summer doing performance art. I call it “Fat Man on a Bicycle.” (See Photos. Photo credit - Maggie Larrick.) I was hoping for a grant. No luck. Instead I am doing it to raise funds for Burien Little Theatre. Please, if you see me around Burien wave! And send a donation to Burien Little Theatre to help ...
Another Burien Business Burglarized – And This Time, A Puppy Is Stolen
According to the King County Sheriff's Department, a 10-week old puppy was stolen in a burglary of a Burien pet store early Thursday morning (July 29). The break-in occurred just after 4am at A Place for Pets, located at 431 SW 152 Street in downtown Burien. The stolen puppy is a female Scottish Terrier, which was removed from her kennel by the suspect. Nothing else was missing from the store. Deputies on routine patrol heard the store’s burglar alarm go off around 4:12am, then tracked it to the locationg and found the rear door in the alley open. Further investigation revealed the ...
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Sound Transit Funding OK Gets Burien Transit Oriented Development Moving Toward Construction
By Ralph Nichols With funding for a long-anticipated Burien Transit Center parking garage approved by the Sound Transit Board of Directors on July 23, the project is now transitioning from concept to reality. The five-story, 466-space parking garage with an adjoining 36-space surface parking lot will be located on the northern half of Metro Transit’s park-and-ride lot at SW 4th Ave. and 150th St. SW. Sound Transit will contribute $14.73 million in ST2 funds to the $20.5 million Transit-Oriented Development project, with the balance coming from King County under a funding joint agreement. “I’m happy that this Burien transit ...
Taxi Driver Returns “Very Large Amount Of Cash”
by Jack Mayne A cab driver for the Seattle-Tacoma International Taxi Association (STITA), Jaskaran Singh, is credited with finding and returning an envelope of cash to a family that flew into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and took a cab to a downtown hotel. The name of the family is not being used to protect their privacy. “We arrived very late at night after a long flight from New York,” the traveler wrote to the city taxi authority and to the cab company. “Exhausted from our travels we took a STITA taxi driven by Mr. Jaskaran Singh from the Seattle airport to our hotel. “My ...
After a Year’s Wait, Car Pros Will Open Burien Nissan in August
by Ralph Nichols Business on Burien’s auto row along 1st Ave. S. is about to get busier again. And this new commercial activity should give the city a welcome economic boost. Burien Nissan, which has been closed since spring 2009, will reopen with a new owner next month. “I hope before mid-August,” Ken Phillips, president of Tacoma-based Car Pros Automotive Group, told the B-Town Blog on July 26. The dealership will offer a full line of new Nissan models, exclusively, and will also sell used cars and have parts and service departments. “We’re working very hard to try to get this done,” Phillips said. ...
SLIDESHOW: Craicmore Performs In Normandy Park
This past Sunday (July 25) contemporary celtic band Craicmore performed their award winning music in Marvista Park. This was the second concert in Normandy Park's annual "Music in the Park" concert series. The award-winning group played a mix of contemporary and traditional music from Ireland and Scotland. They even slipped a Canadian piece into their set! The concert series continues on August 1 at 5:00 PM with a double-bill of Recess Monkey and the Normandy Park Youth Orchestra. Photographer Michael Brunk was at last Sunday's concert and put together this slide show set to music by Craicmore. Be sure to check your volume ...
Grand Central Bakery Set To Open Burien Location Aug. 20th
Grand Central Bakery announced Monday (July 26) that they will be opening their new Burien location on Friday, Aug. 20th at 626 SW 152nd Street, and to celebrate, they will donate a portion of that day’s proceeds to both the Highline Area Food Bank and the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence. This will be the company's third location in the Seattle area, and according to a statement: Grand Central chose Burien because it is a burgeoning neighborhood that’s home to some great family businesses such as Eat Local, Hans’ German Sausage & Deli, Carniceria Zacatecas, Tin Room, Osteria da ...
Burien Cancer Survivor Completes Seattle-to-Portland Ride – On One Wheel
by Rachel M. Lusby Kevin Williams never thought life would take him here; to being a unicyclist who treks along with hundreds of bicyclists in 200 mile races, such as the Seattle-to-Portland race. This year, however, Williams completed this race at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 18. “It is still hard to believe,” he said recently. In 2009, Williams tried to make the Seattle-to-Portland ride, but did not succeed; dehydration and vomiting stopped him in his tracks. This year, though, he made some changes to his training regimen and to his unicycle and is prouder than ever. Williams almost was made unable to ride anything ...
Could Burien Nissan Be Re-Opening? Here’s Another Craigslist Job Listing
A Craigslist Ad posted Sunday night (July 25) indicates that a company called Car Pros may be re-opening Burien Nissan, which has been closed and vacant since last March. However, this isn't the first time an Ad has teased a possible re-opening – as we first reported in September 2009, another, very similar Craigslist Ad hinted then that a re-opening was imminent (see that Ad here), but in the end it fell through – so we encourage our Readers to take this with a grain of salt until confirmed. Another hint that something may be up at the longtime, recently-remodeled dealership was ...
Normandy Park Hoop Fest Basketball Tournament Is Saturday, July 31st
The First Annual Normandy Park Hoop Fest, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, will be held on Saturday, July 31st at Normandy Park Towne Center. The event is sponsored by the City of Normandy Park Police Department with generous support from Normandy Park Athletic, Desert Sun, Wayne’s Service Center, Archery Bistro (NPB Advertiser), QFC, Allied Waste and Puget Sound Energy. The tournament will include up to 16 teams with trophies awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams. In addition to locals slam dunking over each other, there will also be food and a beer garden. Registration for Normandy Park Hoop Fest can be completed online at: ...
PHOTOS: Car Crashes Through Wall Of Angelo’s Restaurant Friday Afternoon
Thanks to BTB Reader Matt Cassarino for the tip and pics – late Friday afternoon (July 23), around 5pm, a Cadillac SUV crashed through an outside wall of Angelo's Italian Restaurant (located at 601 SW 153rd), right into the main banquet room. Initial reports are that there are no injuries, and it appears that the driver is elderly. We called and spoke about the incident with a worker there, who confirmed that it had happened. Matt says: (A) ... parked car, wheels peeled out, hopped the curb and right into the main banquet room. Pretty crazy really. I was sitting in my office which is right ...
Did You Work At Sea-Tac? Highline Historical Society Seeks Airport Memories
Our friends at the Highline Historical Society (we're members, are you? Join here) are looking for people who worked at Sea-Tac Airport or for an airline or airport vendor between 1930 and 2000. If you have a story to tell about your time spent at the airport, or if you have personal mementos such as photos, uniforms, ephemera (contracts, tickets, advertisements, schedules, etc.), or even home movies taken at the airport, the Historical Society would like to hear from you. The Society can make careful copies of photos and documents and return the originals to the owner in pristine, museum-quality conditions. This is ...
PHOTO FRIDAY: Refugee Farmers Struggle After Being Robbed
In an area that has been largely paved or developed with warehouses and industry, one of the last remaining parcels of farmland in the Kent Valley is being intensively farmed by refugees from Burundi, a poor country in East Africa that was torn apart by the genocide that spilled over from Rwanda. When they arrived in SeaTac three years ago from a refugee camp, the Burundians spoke no English and had no job skills for the modern world. Today they share a ten-acre parcel in Kent with farmers from the Bantu tribe of Somalia. Their goal has been to grow crops for their ...
Enjoy A Dinner Party And Help Feed Hungry Kids In West Africa Sunday
Sozo Planet, a Burien startup focusing on gourmet food and wine, is sponsoring a dinner party this Sunday (July 25th), at 909 Coffee & Wine Bistro to benefit Orphan Relief and Rescue. This event, which runs from 4pm – 9pm, will launch Sozo Planet's "10,000 meals for kids" campaign, intended to "meet the basic needs of the poorest of the poor living in West Africa," according to a statement. “The 909 is excited to partner to make a difference in the lives of orphaned kids with great needs," said Frank Ricci, co-owner of 909. "We have been blessed with a ...
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Wannabe Big Deal Author (Following Bob Dugoni) Has First TV Gig
by Shawn Underwood I was more excited than nervous when I got the call about my first television gig. I personify calmness, almost zen-like. After all, it’s my book (Mommy Are We French Yet?). I mean... [Read more]
Burien Killer Loses Stay Of Execution, Could Die As Soon As September
The state Supreme Court has lifted a stay of execution for Cal Coburn Brown, who was convicted of torturing and killing Holly Washa, 22, a Burien woman, in 1991. He could be executed as early as September... [Read more]
“Fat Man On A Bicycle” Asks You To Help Burien Little Theatre
Our friends at Burien Little Theatre sent along a note explaining why you may occasionally see a “Fat Man on a Bicycle” riding around B-Town this summer. Here’s the note: “Fat Man... [Read more]
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Advertiser Archery Bistro Reminds Readers About Hoop Fest Saturday
BTB Advertiser Archery Bistro (located at the Normandy Park Towne Center), would like our Readers to know about their latest food specials and events. Here’s a letter from Chef Brandon about this... [Read more]
Another Burien Business Burglarized – And This Time, A Puppy Is Stolen
According to the King County Sheriff’s Department, a 10-week old puppy was stolen in a burglary of a Burien pet store early Thursday morning (July 29). The break-in occurred just after 4am at A... [Read more]
Sound Transit Funding OK Gets Burien Transit Oriented Development Moving Toward Construction
By Ralph Nichols With funding for a long-anticipated Burien Transit Center parking garage approved by the Sound Transit Board of Directors on July 23, the project is now transitioning from concept to... [Read more]
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Advertiser Lavina Mays To Host Grand Opening Event This Weekend
JulJul3031 B-Town Blog advertiser Lavina Mays Garden, Gift and Home Decor is having their Grand Opening Event this Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31 from 9am to 6pm. There will be drawings daily for... [Read more]
Meet Local Authors at Burien Books Grand Re-Opening August 6 & 7
AugAug67 Burien Books has announced their grand re-opening party on Friday and Saturday August 6th and 7th. To celebrate, they plan a book signing for Three Tree Point by local residents Guy Harper and... [Read more]
Help Bring Soles To Haiti…One Sip At a Time At Vino Bello Aug. 21st
Aug215:00 pm Burien business Vino Bello will be hosting “Sippin 4 Soles,” a fundraiser to collect both new and used shoes for victims of the earthquake in Haiti on Saturday, Aug. 21st from... [Read more]
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Advertiser ATA Martial Arts Academy Offering Tiger Cubs Special Summer Session
Starting this Saturday July 31 and continuing on August 7, 14 and 21, ATA Martial Arts Academy is offering special classes for two- and three-year olds. Classes are Saturday mornings between 10:30AM and... [Read more]
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Advertiser Integrity Coaching Announces Fall Weight Loss Program
B-Town Advertiser Patricia Eslava Vessey of Integrity Coaching has announced her fall weight loss program at the Burien Community Center. According to Patricia, “This course will change your life.” The... [Read more]
Taxi Driver Returns “Very Large Amount Of Cash”
by Jack Mayne A cab driver for the Seattle-Tacoma International Taxi Association (STITA), Jaskaran Singh, is credited with finding and returning an envelope of cash to a family that flew into Seattle-Tacoma... [Read more]
After a Year’s Wait, Car Pros Will Open Burien Nissan in August
by Ralph Nichols Business on Burien’s auto row along 1st Ave. S. is about to get busier again. And this new commercial activity should give the city a welcome economic boost. Burien Nissan, which has... [Read more]
This Week’s Free Concert Schedule!
Summer is finally in full swing and with the warm weather and blue skies comes a plethora of free concert series offered by local cities. Why not take advantage of the weather and get outside for fresh... [Read more]
SLIDESHOW: Craicmore Performs In Normandy Park
This past Sunday (July 25) contemporary celtic band Craicmore performed their award winning music in Marvista Park. This was the second concert in Normandy Park’s annual “Music in the Park”... [Read more]
Grand Central Bakery Set To Open Burien Location Aug. 20th
Aug20 Grand Central Bakery announced Monday (July 26) that they will be opening their new Burien location on Friday, Aug. 20th at 626 SW 152nd Street, and to celebrate, they will donate a portion of that... [Read more]
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Advertiser Highline Athletic Club Offers Special Rates for 18-29 Year Olds
B-Town Blog advertiser Highline Athletic Club is excited to introduce a NEW membership option for young adults ages 18-29 years old. It is suspected that the majority of these young people are sitting... [Read more]
Burien Cancer Survivor Completes Seattle-to-Portland Ride – On One Wheel
by Rachel M. Lusby Kevin Williams never thought life would take him here; to being a unicyclist who treks along with hundreds of bicyclists in 200 mile races, such as the Seattle-to-Portland race. This... [Read more]
Could Burien Nissan Be Re-Opening? Here’s Another Craigslist Job Listing
A Craigslist Ad posted Sunday night (July 25) indicates that a company called Car Pros may be re-opening Burien Nissan, which has been closed and vacant since last March. However, this isn’t the... [Read more]
LETTER: Resident Concerned About Burglaries; Plus, Take Our Poll
Hello, Just wanted to let you know that sometime today (Friday, July 23) between 8:00 a.m. and noon there was a break-in and burglary on 6th PL SW at the very end of our cul-de-sac. We are located right... [Read more]
Normandy Park Hoop Fest Basketball Tournament Is Saturday, July 31st
Jul31 The First Annual Normandy Park Hoop Fest, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, will be held on Saturday, July 31st at Normandy Park Towne Center. The event is sponsored by the City of Normandy Park Police... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Car Crashes Through Wall Of Angelo’s Restaurant Friday Afternoon
Thanks to BTB Reader Matt Cassarino for the tip and pics – late Friday afternoon (July 23), around 5pm, a Cadillac SUV crashed through an outside wall of Angelo’s Italian Restaurant (located at... [Read more]
Did You Work At Sea-Tac? Highline Historical Society Seeks Airport Memories
Our friends at the Highline Historical Society (we’re members, are you? Join here) are looking for people who worked at Sea-Tac Airport or for an airline or airport vendor between 1930 and 2000. If... [Read more]
Looking For Something To Do This Weekend?
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s a round up of events happening around the area: Friday/Saturday/Sunday – Olde Burien Sidewalk Sale Friday/Saturday/Sunday – “Withering... [Read more]
PHOTO FRIDAY: Refugee Farmers Struggle After Being Robbed
In an area that has been largely paved or developed with warehouses and industry, one of the last remaining parcels of farmland in the Kent Valley is being intensively farmed by refugees from Burundi,... [Read more]
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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Totally-Remodeled 4-BD View Home
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a totally-remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountains. This home features... [Read more]
Business Recycling Collection Event Is Thursday, July 29th
Jul2911:00 am A Business Recycling Collection Event is planned for Thursday, July 29th from 11am – 4pm at the Criminal Justice Training Center, located at 19010 First Ave South. The event is sponsored... [Read more]
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New Advertiser Burien Sand & Gravel Has The Products You Need
For over 45 years, choices were limited for topsoil and bark in the Highline area. That all changed when new B-Town Blog advertiser, Burien Sand and Gravel (BSG) opened its doors in the Highline area... [Read more]
Enjoy A Dinner Party And Help Feed Hungry Kids In West Africa Sunday
Jul254:00 pm Sozo Planet, a Burien startup focusing on gourmet food and wine, is sponsoring a dinner party this Sunday (July 25th), at 909 Coffee & Wine Bistro to benefit Orphan Relief and Rescue. This... [Read more]
Burien Police Investigating Spree Of 13 “Smash-and-Grab” Business Burglaries
by Ralph Nichols Burien police investigators know one thing for sure – they’re not looking for Washington’s notorious “barefoot bandit.” But for now, whoever has pulled off a string of 13 “smash-and-grab”... [Read more]
City Of Burien Holding “National Night Out” Open House Aug. 3rd
Aug36:00 pm The City of Burien police and staff are holding a “National Night Out” Open House from 6pm – 9pm on Tuesday, Aug. 3rd at Burien City Hall North, located at 11846 Des Moines Memorial... [Read more]
Fresh Roasted Corn Available At Today’s Farmers Market
At today’s Burien Farmers Market, one of the newer vendors is a corn roaster, located at the north end of 5th Ave SW at SW 151st – look for a tent with a rolling, green roaster oven behind it. There,... [Read more]
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JOB POSTING: “Healthy Painting” Seeking Admin Assistant
“Healthy Painting” is a Burien-based company run by Darryl Whalen, and they’re seeking an Admin Assistant/Office Manager to work 5-8 hours per week. “Starting Wage” is $11.50... [Read more]
Drink Wine & Raise Money For Kids’ School Supplies At E.B. Foote Sept. 17th
Sep177:30 pm Scholastic Journey, a local non-profit organization, will be hosting “Wine Tasting for Education,” a fundraiser to help needy kids get school supplies, on Friday, Sept. 17th at... [Read more]
Donations Now Being Accepted For YWCA’s Annual Closet Treasures Sale
The YWCA is now seeking donations for their Eighth Annual Closet Treasures Sale, which takes place Oct. 2nd and 3rd at their downtown Seattle location and will benefit Dress for Success® Seattle. Dress... [Read more]
You’ll Have A Rollicking Good Time At Breeders Theater’s “Withering Heights”
Story and photos by Michael Brunk Now going into its second weekend at the E.B. Foote Winery is “Withering Heights,” the latest production from Burien’s Breeders Theater. The new show is... [Read more]
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Advertiser Archery Bistro: Still Space Available At Sunday’s Wine Dinner
BTB Advertiser Archery Bistro (located at the Normandy Park Towne Center), would like our Readers to know about their latest food specials and events. Here’s a letter from Chef Brandon about this... [Read more]
SLIDESHOW: Workers Use Green Tech To “Recycle” White Center House
Got Green and the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) did a demo of their plans to “recycle” an abandoned house Wednesday morning (July 21) in White Center, with 14 participants... [Read more]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Reader’s Review Of Our Candidates Forum
Candidates for the King County Council District 8 position; Diana Toledo, Shawn McEvoy, Joe McDermott, and Tim Fahey met for the first community forum of the primary cycle. Sponsored by The B-Town Blog... [Read more]
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