King County Announces Burn Ban To Run From July 15 – Sept. 30th

Put down those matches folks – King County announced Wednesday (July 14) that it will enact a burn ban beginning Thursday, July 15, and running through Sept. 30th. Here’s the full announcement... [Read more]

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Advertiser ATA Academy’s “Movie Stunts” Martial Arts Camp Starts July 19th

Hey Parents! You won’t want to miss out on sending your child to new Advertiser ATA Martial Arts Academy’s Summer Camp – it’s a Movie Stunts Mania theme, perfect for the energetic little ninja... [Read more]

Don’t Miss “Burien City Ballbangers” At Saturday’s Block Party

Local band the Burien City Ballbangers will be playing at this Saturday’s Olde Burien Block Party from 9pm – 11pm, and we figured it was time to give these guys some B-Town Blog love. Here’s... [Read more]

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Advertiser Leonard The Goldfish Wants You To “Vote Him In”

Hi there loyal Burienians (that can’t be right, can it?). Leonard the goldfish here, with INCREDIBLE BREAKING NEWS! I’m not usually one to type shout, but seriously, this is B-I-G big. After three... [Read more]

Brent Rice Memorial Swim Is Aug. 14th; Here’s How You Can Join In/Help

The fifth annual Brent Rice Memorial Swim of the Sound is set for 9am on Saturday, Aug. 14th in Des Moines, and organizers are currently seeking athletes, donors and sponsors. The swim was started in 2006... [Read more]

Speeders Beware: “Slow Down Or Pay Up” Campaign Begins Friday

Twenty-three area police departments in King County (including Burien) will “inundate” area roads, highways, and interstates with extra police patrols targeting speeding drivers beginning this... [Read more]

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Shellac Is Now Available At Market Place Salon

Our friends and BTB advertiser at Market Place Salon and Day Spa are saying to Burien “Get Shellac’d”! The introduction of the latest in nail care “Shellac” from Creative... [Read more]

Highline Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic Is July 28th

The Annual Golf Classic, presented by McKay Wealth Management, benefiting Burien’s Highline Medical Center, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28th at Washington National Golf Club, located at 14330... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Lowest Tide Of The Summer At Local Beaches

The lowest tide of the summer occurred at our local beaches today, almost three and a half feet lower than average. When these low tides happen, you’ll find volunteer naturalists at Seahurst Beach... [Read more]

Miss Washington 2010 Is…NOT Burien’s Hayley McJunkin (Boo!)

The new “Miss Washington” was crowned at Burien’s Highline Performing Arts Center last weekend, and while we initially cheered on local gal Hayley McJunkin (competing as “Miss Auburn,”... [Read more]

LETTER: Gregory Heights Resident Concerned About Gunshots

On Sunday morning, July 11th, at 2:20AM 6 gunshots were fired in the area of Gregory Heights elementary. They were heard by myself and my neighbors who called police. The next day I found a bullet on my... [Read more]

Music & Movies In The Park Continues With “Family Fiesta” Thursday Night

Burien Park’s summer festival “Music and Movies in the Park” continues this Thursday night, July 15th, with “Family Fiesta” beginning at 6pm, with Mexican Folk band Trio Lucero... [Read more]

Port Of Seattle “Part 150″ Noise Study Technical Session Set For July 29th

The Port of Seattle announced Monday (July 12) that, due to requests received at the last workshop, they’re holding a technical session on the “Part 150″ airport noise study on Thursday,... [Read more]

Longtime Burien Business E.B. Foote Winery Put Up For Sale

The B-Town Blog has learned that longtime Burien business (and BTB Advertiser) E.B. Foote Winery has been put up for sale, with a suggested price tag of $1.25 million, by owner Sherrill Miller. “It’s... [Read more]

Olde Burien’s Free Annual Summer Block Party Is Saturday, July 17th

Olde Burien’s annual Block Party is this Saturday, July 17th, from Noon – Midnight, with tons of FREE summer fun, including ice cream and sausage eating contests, live music, a fashion show and... [Read more]

Got Art? Inaugural Poverty Bay Arts Festival Is Seeking Artists

Note: This information was posted in 2010 for the inaugural Poverty Bay Arts Festival. Des Moines’ newest arts event is the Poverty Bay Arts Festival, which will happen Saturday, Setp. 25th from... [Read more]

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Lavina Mays to Open in Burien/Normandy Park on July 13

The pricing is done, the staging is nearly complete, and we’re all about to enjoy the opening of a new store in the Burien/Normandy Park area. It’s called Lavina Mays (La-vine-a M-a-z-e). ... [Read more]

Discover Burien Invites Local Businesses To “Come On In”

If you are one of over 1,000 businesses in Burien, you’ll be receiving a very special invitation via snail-mail and e-mail in the next few days. That invitation will be to join the Discover Burien... [Read more]