VIDEO: B-Town Breakdown Interview With Burien’s “Yodeling Dominatrix” Manuela Horn

The B-Town Blog’s “B-Town Breakdown With Amy Bouska” video this week features a rather unique interview with Burien’s own Manuela Horn, known to many as the 6’2″ “Yodeling... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Sound Transit’s Airport Station Sneak Peek Ride

Thursday morning (Dec. 17th), Sound Transit held a “sneak peek” ride for the press on the section of the Link Light Rail between the Tukwila and Sea-Tac Airport stations (which opens this Saturday),... [Read more]

“X-52″ DUI Patrols Start This Weekend In Area

Beginning this Friday (Dec. 18th) and continuing through New Year’s Eve, law enforcement in King County will join other local police to conduct “X-52″ patrols around the area, including... [Read more]

WestSide Baby Needs You To “Save The Day” Today!

WestSide Baby’s Nancy Woodland tells us that they’re holding a special “Save the Day” event today (Wed. Dec. 16th), and they’re seeking donations of girls size 3 and 5 clothes... [Read more]

Sally Nelson, One Of Burien’s Founders, Retiring After 16 Years

by Ralph Nichols Call her a Founding Mother. In fact, she was present before the “creation.” Sally Nelson, a leader in the community effort that saw Burien finally become an incorporated city... [Read more]

VIDEO: Our Intern Cartoonist’s Latest Animation – “3 Frog Bros Episode 5″

We’re proud of our latest Intern, Bryan Charles of Big Picture High School, who’s not only learning new things about storytelling, but has been teaching himself Flash and making numerous animations,... [Read more]

Your Empress Of Information Says Happy Holidays To All!

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, 
Burien Library Happy Holidays to each and every one of our fine bookworms out there! Can you believe it’s almost 2010? (and isn’t that the “Year... [Read more]

What’s Better Than Fruitcake As A Gift? How ‘Bout Tickets To The 2010 Rat City Rollergirls!

Looking for a better gift than fruitcake this holiday season? Our friends The Rat City Rollergirls would like everyone to know that they’re returning to the Key Arena for their 6th Season of high-action... [Read more]

Highline Historical Society’s Online Auction Ends Tuesday!

Our friends at the Highline Historical Society remind us that their online auction fundraiser ends Tuesday, Dec. 15th, so there’s still time to get great deals on local restaurants, foods, trips,... [Read more]

Burien Council Expected To Adopt Budget Amendments Monday Night

by Ralph Nichols Burien council members are scheduled to adopt tonight (Monday, Dec. 14) amendments to the city’s 2009-2010 biennial budget. The changes will adjust the 2010 budget to compensate... [Read more]

Once Considered “Scary,” Dottie Harper Park Will Light Up Dec. 20th; Here’s How You Can Help

Burien’s Dottie Harper Park, located at SW 146th and 4th Ave SW, was identified during last summer’s “Burien Walkabout” with author Thomas Seiverts as an underused and “scary”... [Read more]

Update On Status Of White Center’s Evergreen Pool From Whitewater Aquatics

We recently received an update on the status of White Center’s Evergreen Pool from the folks at Whitewater Aquatics, and the most current info we have is that Whitewater made a presentation to the... [Read more]

Burien Native Uncovers Historic Spear Tip On UW Campus

Burien native and current University of Washington freshman Ellen Van Wyk was digging in the dirt to prepare for planting grapes at the campus greenhouse on Oct. 22nd when she uncovered something very... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Letter To The KCLS Board Re:Puget Sound Park

KCLS Board of directors Greetings, Please cease any discussions with King County in regards to transferring any ownership or easement rights in Puget Sound Park prior to the annexation of the park area... [Read more]

North Entrance To Sea-Tac Airport Garage To Be Closed For 4 Nights

The Port of Seattle alerts us that the north entrance to the Sea-Tac Airport Garage will close overnight for four nights beginning tonight (Monday, Dec. 14) and continuing through Thursday, Dec. 17th.... [Read more]

Founder Of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” & Community Activist Cherisse Luxa Passes Away

Sunday morning (Dec. 13th), Cherisse Luxa, 62, founder of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” group and community activist, passed away from stomach cancer. Known as one of the area’s... [Read more]

B-Town Undercover: Why We Should All ‘Eat Local’

by Shawn Underwood Word travels fast here in B-Town. I was just gathering my courage to call my dentist to make an appointment for a tooth scrubbing when Margi, the receptionist at Dr. Abolofia’s... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Dismantling Of Burien’s Interim Art Space Continues

Less than a year ago (Jan. 24, 2009), Burien’s Interim Art Space burst onto the city with a chilly nighttime grand opening celebration of fire, music, dancing, art, artists and more, and on Saturday... [Read more]