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We at the B-Town Blog are pleased to extend an enthusiastic and fragrant welcome to our newest Advertiser: Diane Ball of PartyLite!
PartyLite offers a terrific way to pick up candles and other items for the house, as well as gifts for Halloween and the coming holidays.
PartyLite also offers a wonderful opportunity for hard working self [...]

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The B-Town Blog welcomes its latest Advertiser: Tina Orwall, the Democratic nominee for State Representative, position one, 33rd Legislative District.
If elected this Nov. 4, Tina will replace retiring State Representative Shay Schual-Berke.
Literally dozens of groups and elected officials have endorsed Tina.
She has been rated “Outstanding” by the Municipal League of King County.
“I’ve spent my [...]

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[ October 2, 2008; ] The Burien Arts Association (BAA) will present an exhibition of paintings and photography by Highline area artists Mark Eaton and Doris Jew Conrath at the Burien Art Gallery, starting Thurs. Oct. 2nd.

The BAA will host an evening reception on Friday, Oct. 3rd, from 7-9pm.

The work emphasizes each artist’s conception of our environment – both the [...]

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The tavern formerly known as the MVP Sports Bar, located on Ambaum Blvd. and SW 128th, is now “Twigg’s,” complete with a new paint job and management.
It’s no secret that this building has had its share of troubles (a deadly shooting in May; and in its previous incarnation as the Flame Tavern, is where Ted [...]

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[ October 4, 2008; ] It’s election season, and the stakes are higher than they’ve been in years – so don’t forget to register to vote for the Nov. 4th election (you have until this Saturday, Oct. 4th to register online; Oct. 20th if you’re a new/first-time Voter).

More info from the King County Elections website:
King County will mail military, oversea [...]

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According to several news sources, a man was found shot to death in his car near SeaTac Airport early Monday morning.
The man, in his 30s, was found slumped over the wheel in a car near the intersection of International Blvd (aka Highway 99) and State Route 518 just after midnight.
The shooter remains at large.
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According to the Redfin Blog, home sales prices in Burien are at 100.4%, higher than 75 other Seattle-area neighborhoods.
Condo sales prices in B-Town are at 100.5%, higher than 25 other neighborhoods.
In fact, Burien’s sales prices are higher than all but Boulevard Park, Skyway and Delridge area homes.
Redfin speculates on the reason:
But Burien. Really.
Could it [...]

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Josh Hart, 15, can't yet vote but has a pretty strong opinion. He attends Big Picture High School.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Recently we were invited by the Highline School District to visit students and discuss the B-Town Blog at an innovative high school called “Big Picture High School” in SeaTac.

We’re happy to say that our outreach program [...]

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A 16-year old Burien girl accused of killing a man in Kent has made a deal with King County prosecutors.
The girl (whose identity remains unreleased due to her age), plead guilty to manslaughter Thursday, and will serve less than three years in state juvenile detention after being sentenced Oct. 21st in King County Juvenile [...]

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