City Of Burien Proposing Transportation Benefit District; Public Meeting Is Mon., July 20th

A “Transportation Benefit District” (TBD) is being proposed by the City of Burien, which will be holding a public meeting on Monday, July 20th at 7pm on the first floor of Burien City Hall. Cityfolk... [Read more]

Burien Little Theatre Auditioning For “Psycho Beach Party” July 27-28

Have you ever acted? Have you ever dressed in drag? Are you psycho? Love the beach? Like to party? Well then, you’d better get yourself down to Burien Little Theatre’s open auditions for the... [Read more]

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Hypno-Coach Patricia Eslava Vessey!

Here’s a little riddle for B-Town Blog readers that could change your life, if you’d like to: “What do you get when you cross a certified Hypno-Therapist with a certified Life Coach,... [Read more]

Burien Elks’ “Knocker Walkers” Breast Cancer Fundraiser Is July 25th

The Burien Elks Club is sponsoring an “Original Knocker Walkers” 3-day Walk Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer on Saturrday, July 25th from 6pm to midnight at their lodge, located... [Read more]

B-Town Undercover: My New BFFs Are Bigshot Writers

by Shawn Underwood I recently returned from The National Society of Newspaper Columnists Conference, which was held in Ventura, California. My new writing group BFF, Karen Rinehart, award-winning humorist... [Read more]

Regional Commission On Airport Affairs Noise Meeting Is 7/17

Bothered by Airport Noise? Wonder just how loud airport noise is in your neighborhood and/or other areas around Sea-Tac Airport? Want to support efforts to monitor airport noise levels and obtain independent... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Saturday’s Olde Burien Block Party

The annual Olde Burien Block Party enjoyed a sunny day, with crowds walking the blocked off SW 152nd and enjoying food, discounts, a talent show, karaoke, and every kid’s favorite…BUBBLES! Here’s... [Read more]

Notes From This Week’s Monthly Discover Burien Board Meeting

by Janet Grella Discover Burien’s Board of Directors had their monthly meeting last Wednesday night, and here are some notes: It was just one month ago that current Executive Director Patty Sader... [Read more]

There’s Still Time To “Eat For The Arts” In Burien This Month

Burien Arts in the midst of its third annual “Eat for the Arts” fundraiser, where every Tuesday during the month of July, diners at one of seven Burien restaurants are doing more than having... [Read more]

Federal And State Funding Critical For Continued Economic Growth, Say Area Mayors

by Ralph Nichols Federal and state funding from earmarks and other targeted appropriations is critical for continued economic growth in Southwest King County, officials from three Highline cities said... [Read more]

EXCLUSIVE: More Changes At Discover Burien As Board President Sarah Slaughter Resigns

In a BTB exclusive, we have learned that recently-installed Discover Burien Board President Sarah Slaughter (of BTB Advertiser El Dorado West Retirement Community) announced that she is stepping down from... [Read more]

Super Pet Adopt-A-Thon Is Coming Saturday, July 11th!

Meet hundreds of adoptable cats and dogs from across Washington State, all at the Kent Animal Shelter on Saturday, July 11! Pet microchipping, pet licensing, & pet product vendors will be on site as... [Read more]

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Clue Plumbing!

We’d like to extend a hearty, clog-free, gleaming copper pipe welcome to our latest Advertiser, entrepreneur Tim Elling and his company, Clue Plumbing. Going into business was a lead pipe cinch... [Read more]

Intern’s View: My Dad Finished The Rock n’Roll Marathon!

by Josh Hart Imagine every bone in your body from the waist down aching. You’re sitting on the couch and you can hardly get up. Once you do get up, you can barely move around. Everything just feels... [Read more]

Burien Family Fiesta Night Is Thursday, July 16th

Burien Parks’ annual “Family Fiesta” night is coming Thursday, July 16th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Lake Burien School Park, located at SW 146th and 16th Ave SW. There will be music, dancing,... [Read more]

BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club Launches “Fit Camp”

BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club has launched a “Fit Camp” that is an “out of the gym” experience that will utilize various parks, stairways, sidewalks, and more in Burien. Chris... [Read more]

From Filmmaking To Lawmaking: Bill Hoffman Says “20 Years Of McDermott Is Enough”

(EDITOR’S NOTE: B-Town Blog Editor Scott Schaefer, and Mark Neuman, Reporter, first met Bill Hoffman back at James Madison Junior High School in West Seattle, when Richard Nixon was president and... [Read more]

“Burien Beauty Blast” Finale Is Thurs., July 9th At The Mark

The “Burien Beauty Blast” grand finale will be Thursday night, July 9th from 6pm to 9pm at The Mark Restaurant, with beauty consultant work by BTB Advertisers Market Place Salon and Howard... [Read more]