BECU Holding Free “Surviving In Today’s Economy” Seminar Thurs., Sept. 24th

BTB Advertiser BECU is holding a free seminar called “Surviving in Today’s Economy” on Thursday, Sept. 24th from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Woodmont Library in Des Moines. Here are the details: WHAT:... [Read more]

VIDEO: Water Fountains Tested At Town Square Park Plaza; Should Open In October

Our friends at Burien Parks did some testing of the new Town Square Park Plaza interactive water fountains on Tuesday, Sept. 15th and shot the video below. Here’s what Parks Director Michael Lafreniere... [Read more]

Man Who Shot And Killed Area Native Tom Pfaeffle Flees, Leaves Behind Bizarre “Good-Bye” Letter

According to The Wenatchee World, Kino Michael Gomez, 51, who was charged with first-degree murder in the July shooting of sound engineer and Des Moines native Tom Pfaeffle, has fled and is being sought... [Read more]

Campaign Launched To Save Des Moines’ Mt. Rainier Pool

On the 34th anniversary of the opening of Des Moines’ Mt. Rainier Pool (Sept. 15, 1975), a campaign called “Save Our Swimming,” intended to help pass Des Moines Proposition 1, launched... [Read more]

“B-Town Burgers” May Be Opening Soon In Olde Burien

A new burger joint may be opening soon in Olde Burien – “B-Town Burgers & Shakes” is apparently taking over the space at 822 SW 152nd Street, next to Goodie Gumdrops, on the corner... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Bike Racing At North SeaTac BMX Course

Last Saturday, Sept. 12th, there was a full day of BMX racing at the North SeaTac BMX course, which is located at 1811 South 136th Street (with finals coming up this Saturday, Sept. 19th). Photographer... [Read more]

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Your Neighborhood Yellow VAN Handyman Roger Gee!

by Scott Schaefer We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The B-Town Blog: Your Neighborhood Yellow VAN Handyman Roger Gee! Now I must confess something right up front here – Roger is a... [Read more]

Volunteer To Make Burien Safer For Bike Riders & Pedestrians

Your help is needed to help bicycles and pedestrians in Burien – Sustainable Burien is teaming up with the Cascade Bicycle Club and the City of Burien to count the number of people who walk or bike... [Read more]

Local Jazz Musician/Singer Sandra Locklear Playing At Sidestreet Thursday Nights Thru September

Photo & Artwork by William Wikstrom BTB Advertiser Sidestreet Kitchen & Bar is hosting Burien jazz musician and singer Sandra Locklear, who will be playing piano and singing on every Thursday nights,... [Read more]

Man Who Drove Into Woman And Her 3 Children In Burien Charged

According to The Seattle P-I, John Simmons, 22, has had charges of vehicular assault filed against him for losing control of his car and striking a woman and her three children (including twins in a stroller)... [Read more]

Aviation High Students Graduate From Summer Aerospace Scholars Program

Four students from Des Moines’ Aviation High School graduated from the 2009 Washington Aerospace Scholars Summer Residency program this summer, and we here at The B-Town Blog would like to give a... [Read more]

Register For The Brat Trot Fundraiser Before Wed., Sept. 16th And Save $$$!

The Wurst (aka the Brat Trot) is coming to Burien on Sunday, Oct. 4th folks…have you registered for it yet? If not, consider this post your final warning to save some “geld” (that’s... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance & Auction Is Saturday, Oct. 10th

Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence is holding their 2009 Oktoberfest fundraiser Dinner, Dance and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 10th from 6pm to 11pm at the Normandy Park Cove. Here are the details: WHAT:... [Read more]

A Visit With Burien Native And King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg; See His Band Friday Night At Mick Kelly’s

by Mark Neuman We sat down recently for a talk with King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg. Dan joked while recollecting his days playing both offense and defense for Highline High School’s football... [Read more]

Curious About Health Care Reform Options? Informational Meeting Is Sunday, Sept. 20th

An informational meeting regarding Health Care Reform Options is coming Sunday, Sept. 20th, from 2pm – 4pm at the Burien Library. Sponsored by Heath Care For All -WA, South King County Action Team,... [Read more]

PHOTOS & SOUNDS: Scenes From Burien’s Annual “Arts-A-Glow”

Burien’s annual “Arts-A-Glow” festival lit up the evening at Town Square Saturday night (Sept. 12th), with lots of do-it-yourselfers making amazing, one-of-a-kind lanterns, along with... [Read more]

Recycling Collection Event & Rain Barrel Bin Sale Coming To Burien Saturday, Sept. 19th

The Normandy Park and Burien Fall Recycling Collection Event and Rain Barrel Sale is scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 19th from 9am – 3pm at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center,... [Read more]

“Psycho Beach Party” Opens Friday, Oct. 2nd; Tickets Available Online

Burien Little Theatre has scheduled show dates and times for their upcoming comedy “Psycho Beach Party,” which has been described as: “Gidget” meets “The Three Faces of Eve”... [Read more]