Police Seeking Help In Identifying Suspect Wanted For Local Bank Robberies

Local police, the FBI and Crimestoppers of Washington are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in the photos above, who may be responsible for four bank robberies, two of which occurred... [Read more]

Burien Parks News: Parent Raves About Class; Instructor Needs PC Help

Debbie Zemke, Recreation Manager for the City of Burien, tells us of two news nuggets out of Burien Parks – one good, and one not-so-good that involves a call for computer-related help – first, the... [Read more]

LETTER: Burien Animal Care & Control’s Rebuttal To Monica Horn’s Letter

[EDITOR'S NOTE: On Sunday, Oct. 17th, we published a Letter to the Editor from Monica Horn, who claimed that the "City of Burien Animal Control ... decided to euthanize all of the cats" along with other... [Read more]

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Advertiser Pro Se University’s “Ex-Po: Get a Parenting Plan” Is Oct. 23rd

BTB Advertiser Pro Se University will be holding “Ex-Po: Get A Parenting Plan” seminar on Saturday, Oct. 23rd at 11:15am at the Kent Senior Activity Center (600 East Smith Street, Kent). Cost... [Read more]

Celebrate “Dia De Muertos” In White Center Nov. 1st & 2nd

Dia De Muertos, aka “Day of the Dead,” will be coming to the White Center Community Cultural Center on Nov. 1st and 2nd, and residents are encouraged to participate by building an alter, showing... [Read more]

Annual Port Of Seattle Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast Is Saturday, Oct. 30th

The 26th Annual Port of Seattle Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast will run from 8:15am – Noon on Saturday, Oct. 30th, with a Halloween theme and food suitable for an entire, hungry family. This... [Read more]

Wrong Way Driver Killed, Several Injured In Bizarre Chain Reaction On 509

The Washington State Patrol is reporting that, late Monday night (Oct. 18th), 911 dispatchers received a frantic phone call initially reporting a wrong way driver on SR-509 in Burien. This resulted in... [Read more]

REMINDER: Judge’s Forum Is Tonight At 7pm At The ERAC Center

Everyone is invited tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 19th) at 7pm to a Candidates Forum, which will feature two women running for District Court Judge: Susan Mahoney vs Judith Eiler. Moderating the debate will... [Read more]

Historic George Tsutakawa Fountain Re-installed At Burien Library

After being held high and dry in storage since June 2009, the historic George Tsutakawa fountain is dripping again, having been re-installed to the interior of Burien’s main library. The fountain, previously... [Read more]

Discover Burien Seeking To Help Two Community Events; Deadline Is Nov. 1st

The Discover Burien Association (we’re members) is looking for up to two community-based, local Burien events that could use some help in marketing, bookkeeping, insurance or other areas. The deadline... [Read more]

Six Months In, Evergreen Community Aquatics Center Still Making Splash

Six months ago, White Center’s Evergreen Community Aquatics Center celebrated its grand re-opening (see our coverage and photos here), after the former Evergreen Pool had been closed due to funding... [Read more]

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Ron Ballard’s “What Would You Do If…?” Lecture Is Tuesday, Nov. 16th

Burien’s First Church of Christ, Scientist, along with Daystar Retirement Village, are presenting a lecture from Ron Ballard, called “What Would You Do It…?” on Tuesday, Nov. 16th at... [Read more]

Toxic Creature Is Still In Lake Burien, Only Now It’s Nearly 45% Stronger

Looks like the Creature from the B-Town Lagoon continues to hang (or should we say swim) around – Miller/Walker Creek Steward Dennis Clark reports that the most recent tests of Lake Burien shows a 45%... [Read more]

Did You Know That The Burien Elks Lodge Holds Afternoon Dances?

Did you know that the Burien Elks Lodge holds Afternoon Dances the second Wednesday of every month, from 1pm – 3:30pm? If you didn’t before, now you do. No need to thank us. The next dance will... [Read more]

Hi-Liners Booster Club’s Open House/Costume Party Is Sunday

The Hi-Liners Booster Club will be holding an Open House and Costume Party on Sunday, Oct. 24th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at The Annex, which is located on the corner of SW 144th and 4th Ave SW. According... [Read more]

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Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Engel Construction, LLC!

We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The B-town Blog: Engel Construction, LLC! Engel Construction provides residential construction services to the Seattle area. Engel is headed by Burien-area... [Read more]

Help Raise Funds For Aviation High School’s Skunkworks Robotics Team

Mark your calendar for the Aviation High School spaghetti dinner and dessert auction to raise funds for Skunkworks Robotics Team #1983. The event will take place from 5:45 to 8:30PM on October 29th and... [Read more]

LETTER: Cats Wrongly Euthanized At Burien’s New Animal Care Shelter?

Dear City of Burien Council Members, Companion Animal Medical Center located at 19655 1st Ave South #106 Normandy Park, Wa, the facility that manages the City of Burien Animal Control, has decided to euthanize... [Read more]