Snow, Extreme Cold & Serious Winds Have Major Impact On Burien Area (2010)

The combination of Monday’s snow followed by extremely low temps (our thermometer showed a low of 20 F overnight) with the knockout punch of some serious winds had a major impact on the Burien area,... [Read more]

URGENT: Burien Residents With Condemned House Need Trucks/Help!

URGENT: We just received this email from Julie Vithoulkas – a Burien house is being condemned and its two prolific B-Town residents need trucks to help haul their stuff up before they are locked out... [Read more]

CSI:Highline On The Case In Burien & Normandy Park

BTB Photographer Michael Brunk recently had the opportunity to shadow a CSI team working in Normandy Park. Crime scene investigation? Nope, Community salmon investigation! Seven volunteer teams —... [Read more]

UPDATED: Highline Public Schools Closed Tuesday (2010)

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post is from 2010: Highline Public Schools are now closed due to weather on Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Monday afternoon (Nov. 22nd) at 4:30pm, Highline Public Schools announced... [Read more]

BREAKING: Snow Storm Causes Cancellation Of City Council Meeting

Snow, wind and cold have forced the Burien City Council to cancel its scheduled 7 p.m. meeting this evening (Monday, Nov. 22). City Manager Mike Martin said the meeting has been rescheduled for Nov. 29,... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Monday’s Snow In Burien

BTB Photographer Michael Brunk was out and about in Burien today shooting photos of the pre-Thanksgiving snow. He visited Town Square and then wandered around in Seahurst Park. Below are just a few of... [Read more]

Burien Council Set To Approve 2011-2013 Biennial Budget Monday Night

by Ralph Nichols Burien City Council members are expected to approve tonight (Monday, Nov. 22) the city’s 2011-12 biennial budget along with the property tax levy for next year. The new general fund... [Read more]

WEATHER: Highline Schools Closing Secondary Schools 90 Min. Early Today (2010)

The Highline School District announced Monday morning (Nov. 22nd) that they will be closing all secondary schools 90 minutes early today due to snow conditions that may impact bus service. High schoolers... [Read more]

WEATHER: It’s Snowing! And We Might See 2-6? By Tonight; Winds Next

With less than a month before winter, it’s a late-fall winter wonderland in the Burien area this morning (Monday, Nov. 22nd), with snowflakes blanketing the area nicely, making for some scenic yet... [Read more]

Bus Riders Beware – Metro Transit To Utilize Snow Routes Monday Morning

Metro Transit issued a “Transit Alert” late Sunday announcing that they will start Monday with buses on snow routing, in anticipation of the possibility of the white stuff actually sticking. Here’s... [Read more]

PHOTOS: First Snowflakes Of The Season Hit The Burien Area

It’s not an easy thing to photograph, but Michael Brunk was able to take pics of the first snowflakes to hit the area on Sunday, Nov. 21st: The National Weather Service has issued a “Winter... [Read more]

National Weather Service Releases ‘Winter Weather Advisory’: Snow Possible

The National Weather Service released a “Winter Weather Advisory” just before Noon on Sunday, Nov. 21st, with a warning for possible snow showers in the greater Seattle/Tacoma/Everett area... [Read more]

Tentative Agreement Reached Between Grocery Workers, Employers

According to the UFCW 21 Union’s website, after negotiating late Saturday night through Sunday morning, a tentative agreement has been reached between the grocery store workers (UFCW 21, UFCW 81 and Teamsters 38) and Allied Employers…

JOB: SW King County Chamber Of Commerce Seeking New President/CEO

The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce (we’re members) is seeking a new President/CEO to manage the organization. Current Prez Nancy Hinthorne will be retiring in April, 2011. “Serving... [Read more]

Sylvester Road Bridge Replacement Open House Is Thursday, Dec. 9th

The City of Normandy Park will be holding an Open House informational meeting on Thursday, Dec. 9th about the replacement of Sylvester Road Bridge, which is slated to close in May of next year. Construction... [Read more]

City Of Burien Seeking Volunteers For Citizen Advisory Boards; Deadline Jan. 7

The City of Burien is seeking volunteers to fill openings on the City Council’s Advisory Boards, and applications are being accepted through Jan. 7, 2011. Applications are being accepted from Burien... [Read more]

WEATHER: Second Surge Of Cold Air Coming Monday And Tuesday

The National Weather Service released another “Special Weather Statement” (not as strong as an Advisory) on Saturday, warning us all that, in addition to the possibility of cold and snow this... [Read more]

BREAKING: Burien Council Chooses 3 Finalists For Kathy Keene’s Seat

Burien City Council members discuss candidates being considered to replace Kathy Keene on Monday, Nov. 15. Photo by Michael Brunk. Burien City Manager Mike Martin announced late Friday afternoon (Nov.... [Read more]