Soroptimist International Of Seattle South Lunch Meeting Is Wednesday

Soroptimist International of Seattle South will be holding a lunch meeting on Wed., Sept. 1st from Noon – 1pm at The Mark Restaurant, and it’s open for “dynamic women who are making a difference... [Read more]

Open House To Bring Home Reality Of Suffering African Children

Story & Photos by Nicholas Johnson For four hours this Wednesday evening (Sept. 1st from 4pm – 8pm), members of Orphan Relief and Rescue invite the Burien community to their new home next to Lake... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New Burien Residents Upset With Parking Enforcement

We’re relatively new to Burien, having only purchased our home here a little over a year ago. We love Burien, and fully support the local businesses and the city’s growth and burgeoning prosperity.... [Read more]

Council Extends Consideration Of New Shoreline Plan To Sept. 20

by Ralph Nichols Adoption of Burien’s revised Shoreline Master Program (SMP), which was tentatively scheduled for Sept. 13 after an earlier postponement, will be delayed at least one more week. City... [Read more]

Should Dick’s Drive-In Build A Burger Joint In/Near Burien? Vote Now…

On Monday afternoon (Aug. 30), Jim Spady of Dick’s Drive-In announced that they’ll be expanding their line of fast food restaurants by one, with the final location to be determined by votes... [Read more]

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BTB Welcomes Advertiser TwinStar Credit Union

The B-Town Blog would like to welcome new advertiser TwinStar Credit Union. This local institution has been around for 75 years and has recently opened a new branch right next door in Renton. Here’s... [Read more]

Marine Homeowners Provide Needed Baseline For Shoreline Plan Review

by Ralph Nichols Part 2 of 4 parts When environmental scientists spoke to Burien City Council members late this spring about protection of marine ecological functions along the Puget Sound shoreline,... [Read more]

Your Empress Of Information Says: It’s (Almost) Back To School Time!

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, Burien Library As summer winds down and everyone prepares to go back-to-school, you can almost hear the excitement of every child’s inner voice shouting: “we... [Read more]

Issues Ranging From Science To Property Underscore City Council Agenda

by Ralph Nichols About 260 cities, counties and other local jurisdictions in Washington are under requirement by the state Department of Ecology to update their Shoreline Master Programs (SMPs) by 2014. All... [Read more]

Toxic Algae Found In Lake Burien By King County Water Resource Staff

A toxic blue-green algae bloom was recently discovered in Lake Burien, but may not be visible in this panoramic photo (click to see larger image). Photo taken Aug. 12, 2010 by Scott Schaefer. by Scott... [Read more]

Caroline Bobanick Named Executive Director Of Environmental Science Center

Caroline Bobanick, a Burien resident since 2001, has been appointed as Executive Director of the Environmental Science Center (ESC), a local non-profit located in Seahurst Park that promotes environmental... [Read more]

Register To Run In The Brat Trot Before Wednesday & Save $$$!

The early registration deadline to run in this year’s Brat Trot is Wednesday, Sept. 1st, and by registering now (just click here) you’ll save $5 off the regular race fee. We’re one of... [Read more]

There’ll Be (Zumba) Dancin’ In The Streets At Sunday’s Latino Market

There will be live “dancin’ in the street” at 2pm at Sunday’s El Tianguis Latino Market, as FREE Zumba lessons are taught. El Tianguis market runs from 10am – 4pm at Burien Town... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation, Fred Meyer Welcome New Teachers

This past Friday (Aug 27) new Highline School District teachers attending orientation at the Educational Resource & Administrative Center (ERAC) in Burien were surprised by a group of visitors at... [Read more]

Recycling Collection Event & Rain Barrel Sale Is Saturday, Sept. 18th

The cities of Normandy Park and Burien are co-sponsoring a Recycling Collection Event and Rain Barrel Sale on Saturday, Sept. 18th at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center, located at 19010... [Read more]

REMINDER: Burien City Council Meeting Will Start At 6pm Monday

Because of some recent confusion over start times, we’d like to remind our Readers that the Burien City Council’s special meeting on Monday, Aug. 30, will begin at a special time – 6 p.m. – in... [Read more]

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COUPON: BTB Welcomes Advertiser Seattle Taekwondo Academy

We’d like to welcome to B-Town Blog our newest advertiser, Seattle Taekwondo Academy. Scott Craig and Susan McCall have been teaching Martial Arts together for 25 years. They have been located at Normandy... [Read more]

Help Pit Bull Attack Victim Get Her Smile Back At Benefit Tuesday, Aug. 31st

by Scott Schaefer “I just want to get my smile back…” Those words came from the disfigured mouth of Burien resident Jeanette Cunningham, who we met at the Farmers Market on Thursday, Aug.... [Read more]