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WEATHER UPDATE: Snow “Pellets” Pelt Burien Area
Snow squalls slammed the Burien area this afternoon, chock full of hail-like snow “pellets” which turned to regular flakes which have either lightened up or stopped entirely.
The question on everyone’s mind of course is:
Will the snow continue tonight?
Will school be delayed or closed tomorrow?
The National Weather Service says there’s a 90% chance of snow this afternoon, with lows hitting the mid-20s tonight, but only one to three inches accumulation:
AN ARCTIC FRONT IS PUSHING SOUTH THROUGH THE PUGET SOUND REGION BRINGING INTENSE SHOWERY WEATHER…
UPDATE: Laser Suspect Was “Playing Around” At Party
According to The Seattle Times, Burien resident Christopher C. Saunders, 24, who was arrested last Friday by Port of Seattle Police for lasering approaching airplanes near Sea-Tac Airport (a felony), was... [Read more]
MONDAY AM ADVISORY: Snowing, But No School Delays
Yes, it’s snowing lightly in Burien with temps in the low 30s, but as of 7am Monday morning there are no reported school delays or closures.Here’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service – up to an inch of snow is possible:
Today: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming north northwest between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northwest wind between 9 and 13 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
ADVISORY: Cold Temps & Potential Snow Coming Monday?
According to the National Weather Service, we may be on the receiving end of some very cold temps and yes, maybe even snow in the Burien area over the next 24 hours, and the latest statement indicates potential precipitation in the afternoon/early evening:
Burien’s Yarn Stash Holding Memorial Teddy Bear Drive
BTB Reader Shannon Huff sends us this note about Burien’s Yarn Stash doing a very unique fundraiser…
Police Arrest Burien Resident For Airplane Laser Incidents
9:30pm 3/8/09 UPDATE: The Burien man arrested in connection with the recent spate of laser-flashing of airplanes has been identified as Christopher C. Saunders, 24.
Saunders was apprehended around 4pm Friday and booked into King County jail for first-degree unlawful discharge of a laser, which is a felony.
In court on Saturday, Saunders was ordered to be held on $100,000 bail.
Police claim they found a laser device at Saunders’ apartment, located near the area where the suspect green beam originated…
Installation Of “Sun Pavilion” Sculpture Underway
Friday (Mar. 6th) on SW 152nd at Burien Town Square, construction workers started installing the steel framing for “Sun Pavilion” (aka “Helios Pavilion”), a 30-foot tall sculpture by Northwest artist James M. Harrison.
Harrison’s artwork is being built between the new City Hall and the Burien Town Square buildings, and is a giant steel “basket” that can be entered; a woven sculpture. He hopes the piece will look good against the skyline, the mountains, the existing buildings, and the long western sun…
Free Job Hunting Seminar At Burien Library Next 2 Mondays
The Burien Library Guild is sponsoring two Free Job Hunting Seminars on the next two Mondays, March 9th and March 16th, from 6:30pm to 8:3pm at the Burien Library. So if you’re “in between... [Read more]
ALERT: Possible Snow Coming Saturday Night?
We’re certainly having a lively winter, and even though Spring is scheduled to start in just two weeks (March 20th), there’s a chance of snow in the forecast for Saturday night! Here’s... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Hip Hop Group “Blue Scholars” Surprises Students
On Thursday afternoon (March 5th), students at Des Moines’ Pacific Middle School were treated to a special, surprise performance by Seattle’s popular hip-hop duo the Blue Scholars, seen in the slideshow above by Photographer Tom Sirgedas.
The concert was a reward for students who have no tardies, unexcused absences, or referrals for the month of February, part of Pacific’s “Fun Friday†program that rewards students for excellent behavior and attendance. The students knew they were getting an assembly of some kind, but the band’s appearance was a total surprise for them.
Know An Accomplished HCC Alum? Here’s Your Chance…
Are you, or do you know of, an accomplished Highline Community College alum? HCC is currently seeking nominations for its most prestigious award for alumni – the “Distinguished Alumnus Award,”... [Read more]
West Seattle Montessori School Lecture Is Tonight
West Seattle Montessori School (which is moving to White Center this spring) is hosting a guest expert speaker tonight, who will speak on the topic of Montessori education. John Chattin-McNichols will... [Read more]
INTERN’S VIEW: State Youth Soccer Champ Update
by Josh Hart Both the State Cup and Challenge Cups finished last Sunday, and here are the champions of each age bracket: BU-15 State Cup Champion: Washington Premier FC- For the second year in a row... [Read more]
Highline Medical Center Lays Off 85 Employees
On Tuesday, Burien’s Highline Medical Center laid off 85 management and staff positions. CEO Mark Benedum said, “Today is an incredibly difficult and painful day for us. In order to assure... [Read more]
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Clean Air Lawn Care!
The B-Town Blog gives a big green “Thumbs Up” to Clean Air Lawn Care, our latest Advertiser!
Do you know that 5-10% of the Nation’s Air pollution is attributed to small engines like the ones used in gas powered lawn care equipment – mowers, blowers, edgers and trimmers?
Or that gas lawn mowers consume some 580 million gallons of gasoline annually of which 25-35% escapes unburned – that’s on top of the 17 million gallons that are spilled annually by people filling up gas mowers?
Clean Air Lawn Care of West Seattle is “Changing the Way America Mows the Lawn†by using only battery and electric operated equipment powered by renewable energy sources. The solar panels on their trucks are used to harvest the solar energy and recharge their equipment throughout the day.
Adam Werner, Owner of Clean Air Lawn Care, has been a Seattle resident since 1995 and a West Seattle resident in the Riverview Neighborhood since 2004. He has been involved with his Riverview Neighborhood group to help save the Sound Ways property from private development. He is also a member of the Highland Park Improvement Committee and a new member of Sustainable West Seattle.
In 2008, Clean Air Lawn Care was able to reduce air pollutants by 2289 pounds or the equivalent of 70,158 vehicle miles driven. According to the EPA, in 1 hour, 1 gas mower:
- Pollutes the same as 40 late model cars.
- Emits the amount of hydrocarbons as a SUV driven 23,600 miles.
- Contributes 93 times more smog-forming emissions than 2006 cars.
Another huge advantage of the electric equipment is the lack of noise – it’s 50-70% quieter than traditional lawn equipment. So not only do you not have to smell the gas burning, you don’t have to hear it either. This is great for working from home, napping children, and not disturbing your neighbors on a nice sunny afternoon.
Adam says that their equipment is so quiet, “We’ve had several customers tell them that they did not even know we were at their house!”
Adam and his crew are knowledgeable, professional and courteous. They provide all of Burien, White Center, Des Moines (and beyond) spring and fall clean ups, mowing, blowing, edging, trimming, weeding, mulching, hedge trimming (up to 7 ft) and other hourly work as required.
Outside of the electricity generated by the solar panels, Clean Air participates in the Seattle Green Up program and all additional electricity used is purchased from a renewable energy broker. The windpower they purchase is used to power the lawn equipment and offices, qualifying the entire organization as carbon neutral.
Be sure to stop Adam, Josh, or Chelsea when you see them in your neighborhood to get a look at the truck with the solar panels (see photo above). Josh would love to talk you about his passion for photography – his work can be seen at www.joshuakenneymiller.com/Abstract.html.
Chelsea would be more than happy to show you some of the jewelry she makes or even teach your kids to play the piano. Check out her work at www.seatemple.etsy.com.
Help your neighborhood become clean and quieter and help Clean Air Lawn Care “Change the Way America Mows the Lawn” – please click on their Ad, check out their website, or contact Adam directly at 206-941-4180!
City Installs Gate And Fence At Jacob Ambaum Park
When Jacob Ambaum Park (located on Ambaum near SW 128th) opened up last May, we received numerous emails and comments from concerned parents about the lack of a gate or fence to protect little ones from... [Read more]
Highline College Offering Free Tax Help Fridays Thru 4/10
Student volunteers, who have studied and received income tax preparation certification from AARP and IRS, are providing free help to anyone needing assistance preparing certain non-complex 2008 income... [Read more]
Notes From Monday Night’s Burien Council Meeting
by Gina Bourdage Here are notes from Monday night’s (March 2nd) Burien City Council meeting: THE PASSING OF DOTTIE HARPER: Dottie Harper passed away recently, and the Burien City Council opened with... [Read more]
