We Have Taken The “TAO Of Journalism” Pledge

This week, our decision to “take the pledge” to the TAO of Journalism came to fruition, and we’d like our Readers to know about it. The “TAO of Journalism” is, quite simply,... [Read more]

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BTB’s Newest Advertiser The Pizza Source Has A Deal For You!

We’d like to welcome B-Town Blog’s newest advertiser The Pizza Source. The Pizza Source is Burien’s Best Kept Pizza Secret, hidden away in the newly annexed Boulevard Park area. The good news... [Read more]

Heavey Holds Slim Lead Over Fitzgibbon As They Prepare For Nov. Face-Off

by Ralph Nichols Just 21 votes separate 34th Legislative District candidates Mike Heavey and Joe Fitzgibbon after a second day of counting ballots cast in the Aug. 17 primary election. Fitzgibbon gained... [Read more]

At Today’s Farmers Market: Kettle Corn & FREE Elliott Bay Brewery Food Samples

Today’s Burien Farmers Market runs until 6pm, and while we’re not there (due to a couple of minor medical issues for two of us), it’s still worth dropping by, if only for the following... [Read more]

For Reals: William Shatner Interviews Mary Kay Letourneau & Vili Fualaau

It almost sounds like a “Saturday Night Live” sketch – cast the legendary, self-aware King of kitschy over-acting William Shatner as Host. Add as Guests convicted child rapist Mary Kay... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Local Man Rappels 40 Stories Down Skyscraper For Special Olympics

Last Saturday (Aug. 14th), a local man who uses the pseudonym “Sam the Sausage” (aka “John Nelson”) took part in a thrilling fundraiser for Special Olympics called “Over The Edge”... [Read more]

McDermott, Toledo Anticipate Face-Off for King County Council In Nov. Election

by Ralph Nichols After a second day of counting ballots cast in the Aug. 17 primary election, Joe McDermott maintains a lopsided lead in the King County Council race from District 8. McDermott has almost... [Read more]

Urban Partners Anticipates Imminent Settlement Over Town Square Complex

by Ralph Nichols Despite recent notice of a pending foreclosure action against the condominium/retail complex in Burien Town Square, negotiations between Urban Partners and ST Residential have progressed... [Read more]

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Mark Your Calendar For The Highline Schools Foundation Oktoberfest Fundraiser On October 2nd

The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence is hosting their annual Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance and Auction on October 2nd. Here are all the details: Join the fun on Saturday October 2 from 6:00 to 11:00... [Read more]

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Advertiser Archery Bistro’s Hot Summer Nights Continue With Specials

BTB Advertiser Archery Bistro (located at the Normandy Park Towne Center), would like our Readers to know about their latest food specials and events. Here’s a letter from Chef Brandon about this... [Read more]

See A Traffic Disruption? No, It Wasn’t The Prez, It Was “Chief For A Day”

Wednesday morning (Aug. 18) between 10am – 11am or so, if you saw a motorcade drive in to the Burien/Normandy Park area, be aware that no, it wasn’t the President (he left yesterday) – it was... [Read more]

Early Election Results: Heavey, Fitzgibbon; McDermott, Toledo Leading

King County Elections posted its “early returns” for Tuesday night’s (Aug. 17) primary, and with between 22 – 24% of the mail-in ballots counted, it looks like it’s going to be... [Read more]

Watch “Tales Of Desperaux” FREE At Lake Burien School Park This Friday

Free Summer entertainment continues in Burien courtesy Burien Parks, this Friday night with “Music and Movies in the Park” transitioning to the “Movies” program, with “Tales... [Read more]

UPDATE: Yes, Those Were Sonic Booms We Heard Around 1:45pm Tuesday

UPDATE 4:30pm 8/17/10: According to the Pierce County Emergency Management (PCWARN), the two loud booms heard around 2pm today were confirmed by the FAA to be from two F-15s intercepting an aircraft... [Read more]

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Save $500 At Returning Advertiser White Center Glass & Upholstery

We stopped in to say Hi to returning B-Town Blog Advertiser White Center Glass & Upholstery, where, we found, things are hoppin’ as usual. (Note: Within these very paragraphs is a tip for B-Town... [Read more]

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Begins Sept. 16th

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training begins Sept. 16th and continues every Thursday evening from 6pm – 9pm at SeaTac City Hall, which is located at 4800 South 188th Street. CERT was created... [Read more]

Burien City Council Votes To Retain 20-foot Buffer For Shoreline Homes

by Ralph Nichols Waterfront homeowners won a major victory on Aug. 16 when the Burien City Council voted 4-3 to keep the current 20-foot setback for homes and other structures along its Puget Sound shoreline.... [Read more]

“4 The Luv Of It” Hip Hop Dance-Off Is Saturday At Town Square Park

The fourth annual “4 the Luv of It” B-Boy/B-Girl Hip Hop dance competition will be this Saturday, Aug. 21st at Burien Town Square Park from 6pm – 10pm. Sponsored by the Good Foot Arts Collective... [Read more]