PHOTOS: Memorial For Son Of Mick Kelly’s Manager; Benefit Is May 6th

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer When a spouse dies, the surviving partner is called a “widow” or “widower.” But what can one possibly call a parent whose young child dies a... [Read more]

A Real Cubs Fan Reviews Burien Little Theatre’s “Bleacher Bums”

by Janet Grella While living in Chicago in the 80s, I was lucky enough to witness the Cubs win two Pennants and see a rained-out All-Star Game and the famous first night game at Wrigley Field,... [Read more]

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Advertiser Des Moines Massage Clinic’s “Cash For Gold” Event Is April 25

Please welcome our latest Advertiser: A Des Moines Massage Clinic in Burien & SNL Supplies, who would like our Readers to know that they’re holding a “Cash for Gold Client Appreciation... [Read more]

Burien “City Hall North” To Open May 3rd; Ribbon Cutting May 11th

On Monday, May 3rd, the City of Burien plans to open a branch office they’re calling “Burien City Hall North” in the newly annexed North Burien area at 11846 Des Moines Memorial Drive. The... [Read more]

Shooting Injures Man At The Heights At Burien Apartment Complex

What started out as a 9-1-1 call about a fight in progress turned into at least eight shots fired and a man grazed by a bullet on the top of his head Saturday night at The Heights At Burien apartment complex... [Read more]

Ecology Seeking Public Comments On Lora Lake Apartment Cleanup May 4th

The Port of Seattle is conducting a “Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study” (RI/FS) for the Lora Lake Apartments site in Burien, with a public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 4th, from... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Des Moines Police Seeking Help Identifying Walgreens Robber

The Des Moines Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man whose picture was taken as he entered the Walgreens Store in the 23000 block of Pacific Highway South on Saturday,... [Read more]

Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center Needs Volunteers For Spring Cleanup 4/24-25

Burien’s Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center is seeking volunteers to help with their spring cleanup on Saturday and Sunday April 24-25th, from 9am to 4pm at their campus on SW 152nd. This call... [Read more]

WSDOT Tweet: 509 Closed In Normandy Park Due To Gas Leak Friday

UPDATE 5pm 4/16/10: The latest Tweet from the Washington State Department of Transportation reads: “SR 509 in Normandy Park – Crews have opened one lane and are alternating traffic through... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: “Piranha Joe’s” Opening In Former Keg Spot In May; Benefit 4/24

Story & Photos by Janet Grella Piranaha Joe’s will be opening in May, but rest assured, when you go there to enjoy this new Burien eatery, you’ll be eating the fish, it won’t be eating... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Nearly New 4-Bdrm On Huge Lot

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a nearly new, very clean home on a 10,000 square foot lot, with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. There are decks off both... [Read more]

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“All Mixed Up” Returning To Advertiser Bison Creek Pizza & Pub Saturday

“All Mixed Up,” a Cars Tribute Band, is returning to BTB Advertiser Bison Creek Pizza & Pub this Saturday, April 17th, starting at 10pm. They will play a variety of hits by The Cars, Tom... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: An All-iPhone Panorama Extravaganza By Francis Zera

As if to prove that a good Photographer doesn’t always need a great camera, Photog Francis Zera submits this week’s Photo Friday – a collection of pics he’s taken using only his... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Sea-Tac Airport’s New Recycling Program

On Thursday morning (April 15), the Port of Seattle demonstrated a new environmental program at Sea-Tac Airport – a centralized off-aircraft recycling system they claim will reduce waste sent to... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From “Retirement Party” For Burien’s Arson-Sniffing Dog

They say that “every dog has his day” – if so, then Thursday (April 15) was definitely that “day” for Reicher, an accelerant-sniffing black labrador who was honored with... [Read more]

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Normandy Park Preschool Holding Rummage & Bake Sale April 23-24

The parents association for Normandy Park Preschool will be holding a Rummage and Bake Sale the weekend of April 23rd and 24th to benefit the school at the Normandy Park City Hall Gym, which is located... [Read more]

Doggone It, Burien Needs A New Plan For Animal Control

by Ralph Nichols When King County stops providing animal control services for 35 suburban cities on July 1, pets will still stray from home and get lost, and dangerous animals will still roam about in... [Read more]

STITA Cab Challenges Yellow Taxi Lobbyist Over Role In Taxi Contract

On Thursday (April 15) STITA Cab announced that it is challenging Chris Van Dyk, lobbyist for Yellow Taxi, to provide documents and answer questions about his role in drafting two rival taxi contract proposals. Yet,... [Read more]