Thunderstorm Causes Power Outage In Burien; Service Expected To Be Restored About 2pm

Thursday night (Aug. 13th) around 7pm, a thunderstorm-related incident caused a power outage in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood, affecting several hundred residents. As of 10am Friday morning,... [Read more]

“Sidewalk Chalk Fridays” Starts Aug. 21st at B/ IAS

The “Burien Babes and Toddlers” Meet-Up group will be holding “Sidewalk Chalk Fridays” at the Burien Interim Art Space begining Friday, Aug. 21st at 1pm, then continuing for the... [Read more]

State Officials, Local Leaders Hosting Meeting On Airplane Noise Wed., Aug. 19th; Residents Are Invited

Residents of the Highline area are invited to a community meeting about airport noise on Wednesday, Aug. 19th from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Des Moines City Hall. The meeting will be hosted by local legislators,... [Read more]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Puget Sound Needs Your Help

Our friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound are currently seeking adult volunteers to help area children in need. Here are the details: Washington State currently holds more than 18,000 prisoners.... [Read more]

See “Journey To The Center Of The Earth” In 3D For FREE This Friday Night (Glasses Included)

This Friday night (Aug. 14th), starting around 8pm, prepare to put your complimentary 3D glasses on and get transported for FREE on a “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” the first of the... [Read more]

Lake Burien Presbyterian Church Offering Free Resource Fair With Free Backpacks This Saturday, Aug. 15th

Household finances got you down? Feeling the pinch during this economy? Well, the good folks at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church are holding a Free Resource Fair and Block Party, where they will be giving... [Read more]

CALL FOR HELP: Burien Little Theatre Needs A Baby Grand Piano To Play In Some Plays

Burien Little Theatre is looking for a baby grand piano to star in “Christmas with the Crawfords.” The piano would be onstage from November 22nd through December 20th. Here’s what BLT’s... [Read more]

Get A FREE “Handful Of Luvin’” Wednesday Night In Des Moines

With only two sizzlin’ summer shows left, make sure you check out the hottest FREE ticket in the Waterland City Wednesday night (Aug. 12th) – Handful of Luvin, playin’ just down the... [Read more]

Welcome Back Advertiser Burien Trophy!

We’d like to welcome back Advertiser Burien Trophy, which is located at 213 SW 153rd right here in B-Town. Pictured below are trophies custom-made for the Gregory Seahurst Swim Club Sportsmanship... [Read more]

Hi-Liners’ “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Begins Sept. 12th

Burien’s Hi-Liners are presenting “Thoroughly Modern Millie” beginning with special weekend “preview” shows Sept. 12th & 13th at Renton’s Carco Theater, then continuing... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Three Tree Point Yacht Club’s “Summer Social” Sailboat Race Fundraiser

Last Thursday night (Aug. 6th), Photographer Michael Brunk was lucky enough to be invited to sail on board the “Liberte” with Pat and Sue Waters and crew for the Three Tree Point Yacht Club’s... [Read more]

VIDEOS: Rare Footage Of Eagle Fledglings At Eagle Landing Park

Story and Videos by Jim Branson This year, the nesting pair at Eagle Landing Park has successfully raised two eagles to the fledgling stage. For the three previous years, they did not produce offspring... [Read more]

Burien Little Theatre Still Seeking Actors For Two Roles In “Psycho Beach Party”

Burien Little Theatre is seeking male actors to fill two remaining roles in the comedy “Psycho Beach Party,” by Charles Busch. There is a $100 stipend provided for each, and rehearsals will... [Read more]

9-Year Old Boy Catches 150-Pound Shark Near Burien

According to The Seattle Times, a 9-year old boy named Cosmo Miller caught a 150-pound sixgill shark while fishing near Burien last week. (to enhance this story, please push the play button below:) [display_podcast] The... [Read more]

SOUND SLIDESHOW: “Northwest Perspectives” Photo Exhibit Reception At Burien Art Gallery With Jerry Gay

On Friday night (Aug. 7th), Burien Arts premiered their latest exhibit “Northwest Perspectives” at the Burien Art Gallery, and our new Photographer/Sound Designer Nicholas Johnson was there... [Read more]

Three Tree Point Yacht Club Sails Into The Sunset For Hospitality House & Des Moines Food Bank

by Janet Grella In their 4th annual Mid-Summer Social, members of the Three Tree Point Yacht Club are raising money for Hospitality House. “We hope to raise $8,000 which will support four women through... [Read more]

Local Non-Profit New Futures Seeking New Board Members

Local non-profit New Futures is currently seeking candidates to serve as members of the Board of Directors, to do the things that board members do best – help raise funds, do marketing, publicity,... [Read more]

Hey Mom, Didja Hear Me On KUOW?! I Was On The Ray-dio Today Mom!! Isn’t That Nifty???

Dear Mom - I know you read The B-Town Blog, because I know your computer’s IP address (and Mom, will you please stop commenting on that Naked Lady Sculpture story? That is soooo July of you!), and... [Read more]