City Of Burien Announces Recipients Of Its 2009 Awards

The City of Burien announced the recipients of its four awards for Outstanding Citizens and/or Businesspeople for 2009 at its council meeting Monday night (Feb. 8th), and here are the winners: John Nelson... [Read more]

Announcing The 1st “App” For A Local Blog In The Northwest: OURS!

We’re proud to announce that The B-Town Blog is the very first Local Blog in the entire Northwest to release its own iPhone/iPod Touch App for the iTunes Store! This App is designed to provide the... [Read more]

After Hit-And-Run Rampage In White Center, Driver Abandons Van In Burien

A hit-and-run rampage happened Monday night around 7:45pm in White Center when a van struck at least four different vehicles before fleeing to Burien. The crime occurred at the intersection of 4th Ave... [Read more]

UPDATE: After Brief Denial, STITA Cab Wins Stay Against Port Of Seattle

In a fast-paced legal tennis match, after briefly having its restraining order denied, a State Court of Appeals Commissioner issued a stay late Monday in STITA Cab’s lawsuit against the Port of Seattle. This... [Read more]

33rd District Legislators Hosting Community Jobs Forum Feb. 20th

State Representatives Dave Upthegrove and Tina Orwall, both Democrats from Des Moines, along with Senator Karen Keiser (D-Kent), will host a Community Jobs Forum on Saturday, Feb. 20th from 10am to Noon... [Read more]

Enjoy “Red Wine & Eat Decadent Desserts” For A New ER Wednesday

Enjoy an early Valentine’s Day by drinking red wine and eating decadent desserts at Mark Restaurant this Wednesday, Feb. 10th from 7pm to 9pm, and all for a good cause – to raise money for... [Read more]

Boy Scout Troop #375′s Annual Fish Dinner Is Friday, Feb. 19th

Boy Scout Troop #375 will be holding their annual Fish Dinner on Friday Feb. 19th, from 5pm – 7pm at St Francis of Assisi in Burien. The troop will be barbecuing Sockeye Salmon and serving fresh... [Read more]

Learn About The Science Of Love This Friday At Highline College

Since it’s Valentine’s Day week, there’s no better time to learn about the “Science of Love,” and Highline Community College is here to help with a seminar this Friday, Feb.... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Accident At SW 150th & Ambaum Blvd.

Monday morning (Feb. 8th) around 9:30am, two cars collided at the intersection of SW 150th and Ambaum Blvd. in Burien, and since it occurred near The B-Town Blog’s offices, Publisher/Editor Scott... [Read more]

Exchange Club Of Highline Continues Support Of Groups & Projects Despite Recession

by Ralph Nichols Local groups and projects that receive financial support from the Exchange Club of Highline can look forward to a good year despite the lingering recession. The Exchange Club’s... [Read more]

Burien Little Theatre’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Starts Rockin’ Feb. 12th

Although the high school setting may be different than what you remember from the William Shakespeare classic, the story remains the same; and once the 1950s music kicks in, Burien Little Theatre’s... [Read more]

“Sweetheart Dance” At Normandy Park Cove Is Saturday, Feb. 13th

If you’ve already got a Valentine’s Day date lined up, but you’re looking for somewhere local to go, (and you’re not looking for a free date with our own Bart Bryan), perhaps you’d... [Read more]

FOUND: Green Parrot Outside Realty West Properties Burien Office

Our good friend Manuela Horn (aka Burien’s “Yodeling Dominatrix”) alerts us to the fact that her mother-in-law, Susie Watkins, found a small green parrot in the garden outside her office,... [Read more]

Permaculture & Haiti Topics Of Sustainable Burien Meeting Feb. 14th

Teacher Marisha Auerbach will be speaking about Permaculture and her upcoming relief work in Haiti at the next Sustainable Burien meeting at 2pm on Sunday, Feb. 14th at the Burien Library. Auerbach will... [Read more]

Win A Date To The Rotary’s Rockin’ Valentine’s Dinner With Bart Bryan!

B-Town Blog Sales Guy/Host Bart Bryan needs a Date for the Rotary Club of Burien/White Center’s Rockin’ Valentines Dinner and Dance, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 13th at South Seattle... [Read more]

This Week’s Open House, From Advertiser Prudential NW: Newly Remodeled Burien 4BD

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a newly-remodeled 4-bedroom house in Burien priced at $359,950. Here are the details WHEN: Open House will be... [Read more]

Rep. Upthegrove Trying To Save Nonprofit Port Jobs Program

A preliminary state audit questions the Port of Seattle’s contract with the nonprofit “Port Jobs” program, and Rep. Dave Upthegrove (D – Des Moines) is sponsoring a bill that will... [Read more]

Cove To Clover Car Window Decals Now Available For $2 Donation At Mick Kelly’s

The 2nd annual Cove to Clover 5k fundraiser race is coming Sunday, March 14th, and to help stir up excitement and let people know you’re a supporter, race organizers are offering up a limited number... [Read more]