PHOTOS: Scenes From Opening Day Of Burien Farmers Market

We’re “blogging live” from our booth at the season opening of the Burien Farmers Market today (open until 6pm), with many new vendors on 5th Ave SW in Town Square, with mostly sunny skies,... [Read more]

Smoking Bag Causes Evacuation & Flight Delays At Sea-Tac Airport

According to numerous sources, on Thursday morning (May 6), a suspicious, smoking bag found in the bag well of the “A” tarmac at Sea-Tac Airport caused a major evacuation and the delay of four... [Read more]

Burien’s Farmers Market Starts Today At 11am – Come Visit Our Booth!

The Burien Farmers Market begins its season today (Thursday, May 6th) at the Town Square, with booths officially opening for business at 11am and continuing until 6pm. Of course, just as we have the last... [Read more]

Glendale Lutheran School Holding Craft & Plant Fair On Saturday, May 29

Burien’s Glendale Lutheran School is holding its first annual Craft & Plant Fair on Saturday, May 29th, with crafts and plants for sale. Admission is free, and there will be craft and artist... [Read more]

Local Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Is Thursday, May 13th

May is National Law Enforcement Memorial Month, and to commemorate it, a Local Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 13th at 9:30am in the Rose Garden at the Washington State... [Read more]

Rummage Sale And Spring Bazaar At Normandy Park Cove May 16th

There will be a Rummage Sale and Spring Bazaar at the Normandy Park Community Center (aka “The Cove”) on Sunday, May 16th from 9am – 3pm. According to an email, “bargains and treasures... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation Announces Gold Star Award Winners

The Highline School Foundation for Excellence has announced its 2010 Gold Star Award winners, who will be honored at a luncheon on May 21st at the Double Tree Guest Suites Hotel. These awards honor outstanding... [Read more]

REMINDER: Fundraiser For Family Of Mick Kelly’s Manager Is Thursday

Just a reminder that there will be a benefit fundraiser this Thursday, May 6th at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub for long-time manager Dermot Owens, whose son Shea died in a tragic car accident. All proceeds... [Read more]

Ribbon-Cutting Grand Opening For “City Hall North” is Tuesday, May 11th

The City of Burien will be holding a ribbon-cutting grand opening ceremony for its “City Hall North” on Tuesday, May 11th at 9:45am, at the office located at 11846 Des Moines Memorial Drive,... [Read more]

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Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Mary Kay Consultant Gari Morman

The B-Town Blog welcomes our newest Advertiser, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, Gari Morman. A Tacoma native, Gari moved to the Burien area six years ago when she got married. Gari’s... [Read more]

Police Seek Help Finding Burien Bank Robber, Who May Be Dressed In Drag

The King County Sheriff’s Department, along with Seattle Police and the FBI are seeking the public’s help in identifying and apprehending what is possibly a male bank robber who disguises himself... [Read more]

Burien City Council Dives Into Shoreline Master Program Review

by Ralph Nichols Against a backdrop of requests for civility and respect – and new expressions of public unease – city council members took a preliminary step on May 3 toward a summer-long... [Read more]

City Of Burien Seeing Red Over Red Light Camera Revenue (Or Lack Thereof)

by Jack Mayne Instead of reaping a massive windfall profit from the red light cameras on First Avenue, it appears the City of Burien may actually have lost $16,574 during the program’s first ten... [Read more]

UPDATE: Power Outage In Burien/Arbor Lake Area Affecting Over 4,000

UPDATE 5/4/10 8pm: Seattle City Light says that power has been restored to customers affected by an early evening outage in Burien and Arbor Lake in King County. The original outage involved 4,003 customers. The... [Read more]

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For Sale: Journey Through Burien’s History In Lakefront Craftsman Estate

We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser: Coldwell Banker Danforth, who is selling a historic home on Lake Burien. They’d like our Readers to know about this historic property, so here’s... [Read more]

Learn About Energy Efficient Lighting From City Light At Fred Meyer Saturday

Seattle City Light energy conservation experts will be on hand this Saturday, May 8th, from 10:30am – 2pm at the Burien Fred Meyer (14300 1st Ave. South) to help customers learn more about energy... [Read more]

Burien’s Hospitality House Holding Volunteer Orientations May 10th

Burien’s Hospitality House, a local non-profit women’s shelter, is holding two volunteer orientation sessions on Monday, May 10th. They’re seeking male and female volunteers to work as... [Read more]

Burien City Council Honors Hit-And-Run Victim Jeff Kearney

At Monday night’s (May 3) meeting, the Burien City Council honored mentally-challenged hit-and-run victim Jeff Kearney, starting off the session with a reading of a proclamation in his honor. Accompanied... [Read more]