Highline Historical Society Hosts Golden Age Of Air Travel Panel Oct. 17th

The Highline Historical Society is saluting airport pioneers by hosting a panel of people who worked at SeaTac Airport during the “Golden Age of Air Travel,” from the 1950s and later, on Sunday,... [Read more]

INTERN’S REVIEW: If You Haven’t Seen “Inception” Yet, Go See It. I Mean It.

by Philip Benais Inception: Directed By Christopher Nolan. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Ken Watanbe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Michael Caine and Marion Cotilliard. I’m not going to... [Read more]

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Get Your Garden Ready For Winter At Advertiser Herr Backyard Garden Center

Face facts, winter is just around the corner. Advertiser Herr Backyard Garden Center wants to remind our readers of just of a few of the tasks you need to complete in your garden before it’s ready... [Read more]

“CSI:Highline” (Community Salmon Investigation) Training Starts Oct. 7th

Dennis Clark, Miller/Walker Creek Basin Steward, tells us that the Community Salmon Investigation for Highline – aka “CSI: Highline” – has garnered great interest from the Burien, Normandy Park,... [Read more]

JFK Student Attending National Youth Leadership Forum In D.C. This Week

This week, John F. Kennedy Catholic High School senior Nicholas Griebel (pictured, right) will be attending the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security with other outstanding students from... [Read more]

“Ladies Night Out In Olde Burien” Fundraiser Is Thursday, Oct. 7th

“Ladies Night Out in Olde Burien,” a fundraiser to benefit breast cancer, is this Thursday, Oct. 7th, from 4pm – 8pm. Numerous area merchants are participating, and ten percent of all proceeds... [Read more]

Councilmember Says Burien Residents Are Overpaying Seattle City Light

by Ralph Nichols Seattle City Light is charging Burien and other suburban ratepayers – residential and commercial – more than it costs the utility to provide their electricity. And, says Burien City... [Read more]

Meet Our Newest Big Picture High School Intern: Philip Benais

We’d like to welcome our newest Intern to The B-Town Blog, Philip Benais, a 16-year old student at Big Picture High School in SeaTac. Philip will be working as a Writer, Reporter, Reviewer and more,... [Read more]

Burien Eagles Jr. Drill Team Open House Is Wednesday Night

The Burien Eagles Jr. Drill Team will be holding an Open House from 6:30pm – 8pm on Wednesday, Oct. 6th, and girls ages 7–20 are invited to come learn about them. This will take place at Seahurst Elementary... [Read more]

Lake Burien Presbyterian Church Dinner/Auction Is Saturday, Oct. 9th

Lake Burien Presbyterian Church is holding a fundraiser Silent Auction and Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 9th from 6pm – 8pm in the church Fellowship Hall at 15003 14th Ave. SW. Several historical Burien items... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Over 1 Million Did “The Puyallup,” Including Francis Zera

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, we know this week's "Photo Friday" feature is being posted on Saturday, and for that, we apologize. However, we figured "better late than never."] Over one million visitors attended... [Read more]

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Advertiser Piranha Joe’s Has Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show Tonight

Burien Parrotheads Rejoice! Tonight (Saturday, Oct. 2nd), BTB Advertiser Piranha Joe’s will feature the tropical tunes of the only Jimmy Buffett Tribute show in the Northwest, performed by Dave... [Read more]

New Wi-Fi Enabled Metro RapidRide Transit Launches Saturday

Metro Transit’s new RapidRide “A” Line will debut this Saturday, Oct. 2, and when it does, according to a breathlessly-worded press release: “…thousands of passengers in South King County... [Read more]

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Burien Books Holding Book Reading/Signing For Local Author Oct. 16th

Local Author Elizabeth Desimone BTB Advertiser Burien Books will be holding a Book Reading and Signing event from 1pm – 3pm on Saturday, Oct. 16th, featuring local Author Elizabeth Desimone, whose book... [Read more]

REMINDER: Prudential Northwest’s Annual Food Drive Is Saturday

BTB Advertiser Prudential Northwest Realty is holding its annual Food Drive at Albertson’s (located at First Ave South & SW 160th) on Saturday, Oct. 2nd from 10am – 2pm, and they’re asking... [Read more]

Next Sustainable Burien Meeting Will Focus On Permaculture Oct. 10th

The next Sustainable Burien meeting will focus on “Permaculture,” and will be at 2pm on Sunday, Oct. 10th at the Burien Library. Here are the details: WHAT: Sustainable Burien’s monthly... [Read more]

Hi-Liners Holding Auditions For “Fiddler On The Roof” Oct 7th & 9th

Burien’s Hi-Liners DownStage Center will be holding auditions for their production of “Fiddler on the Roof” on Thursday, Oct. 7th and Saturday, Oct. 9th. Performances will be at the Burien... [Read more]

County Council Candidate Diana Toledo Receives Two Endorsements

On Friday (Oct. 1st), King County Council Candidate Diana Toledo announced that she has received endorsements from former county council candidates and former Normandy Park Mayor/councilmember Shawn McEvoy,... [Read more]