Mariachi, Mayham, Poker And Champagne Head The New Year’s Lineup

This year, why not celebrate the New Year locally right here in B-Town? Here’s what we found out about happenings right here in beautiful downtown Burien. Bistro Baffi: Chef Michael has prepared a four-course... [Read more]

Annexation, Town Square Foreclosure, Shoreline Plan Top 2010 In Burien

2010 was a year of both growth and growing pains for the Burien area, which grew by 45% when annexation went into effect April 1st, making it the 21st largest city in the state, surpassing Olympia. But... [Read more]

City Of Burien Offering Pet Licenses At Reduced Rates

The City of Burien announced Thursday (Dec. 30th) that local pet owners can obtain licenses for their dogs and cats at reduced rates after Dec. 31st. Licenses for altered pets are $10; unaltered pets,... [Read more]

Burien DUI Driver Strikes, Injures Washington State Trooper

Just before 5am Thursday morning (Dec. 30th), a Washington State Trooper received minor injuries when a Burien-based DUI driver lost control of his truck into a collision scene on northbound I-405 just... [Read more]

Architect’s Rendering Offers First Glimpse Of New Hotel Planned for Des Moines

Architect's rendering of the proposed new Artemis Hotel, to be located in Des Moines. Click on image to see larger version. [EDITOR'S NOTE: The following story is from our sister site The Waterland... [Read more]

WEBCAMS: Is It Snowing In Burien Yet? Here’s An Easy Way To Tell

Is it snowing in your part of Burien yet? As of 1:30pm on Wednesday, Dec. 29th, it’s just starting at the BTB Home Offices. However, don’t expect much more, if any of the white stuff to stick;... [Read more]

50% Chance Of Snow Wednesday? Metro Transit Declares ‘Snow Watch’

Metro Transit declared Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 28th) that it’s on “snow watch” for Wednesday, Dec. 29th, and the National Weather Service concurs with this forecast for the Burien area: Tonight:... [Read more]

REMINDER: Moonlight Beach Walk At Seahurst Beach Saturday, Jan. 1st

REMINDER: This is a great way to ring in the New Year – the Environmental Science Center is sponsoring a FREE Moonlight Beach Walk on Saturday, Jan. 1st from 7:30pm – 9:30pm at Burien’s Seahurst... [Read more]

Breeders Theater Play ‘Casting’ Money For Highline College Scholarship Fund

Breeders Theater will be holding a special performance of ‘Casting Call’ on Wednesday, Jan. 26th, as a fundraiser for the Highline Community College Foundation’s Breeders Theater Performing Arts... [Read more]

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New Coupon From Advertiser Mark’s Expert Auto: It’s Time To Winterize!

Click on coupon to print. Returning Advertiser and friend of the blog Mark’s Expert Auto Service is offering a discount coupon on the B-Town Blog – see above, or just click on “Coupons” on the... [Read more]

Local Rotary Clubs Present $10,000 Check To YMCA

The Rotary Clubs of SeaTac, Burien/White Center and Southcenter presented a $10,000 check to the YMCA last Thursday at a joint meeting of the three clubs held at Cedarbrook Lodge in SeaTac.

This Week’s New Coupons

Here are the new additions to our B-Town Coupon page this week: Just click on an individual coupon to print it for use.  Read More →

UPDATE: ‘Hit Or Miss’ Lowland Snow Coming As Soon As Tuesday Night

UPDATE 12/27/10: On Monday, Dec. 27th, the National Weather Service released another “Special Weather Statement” alerting us to the possibility of snow this week, starting now as early as Tuesday... [Read more]

Start 2011 With Burien’s Annual ‘Polar Bear Plunge’ At Three Tree Point

What better way to start the New Year than by waking up – no wait, make that SHOCKING – your body by participating in Burien’s annual Polar Bear Plunge at Three Tree Point on New Year’s... [Read more]

Happy Holidays From All Of Us At The B-Town Blog!

We’re taking some time off to spend the holidays with our friends and families (unless of course Santa crashes into Burien Town Square, then we are so there…), but we’d like to extend... [Read more]

INTERN’S VIEW: In Only One Word, Aronofsky’s ‘Black Swan’ Is Perfect

by Philip Benais Black Swan; Directed By Darren Aronofsky: Starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder. Terrifying. Thrilling. Sensual. Psychotic; these words,... [Read more]

Last-Minute Gift Idea: Buy My Brother-In-Law’s E-Book For Just $3.99!

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following post is being published as a sort of "gift" to Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer's brother-in-law Kit Herring, who also happens to be a Writer. His new e-book, Descending the... [Read more]

SLIDESHOW: Santa & Burien/NP Fire Department ‘Light Up The Holidays’

Photos and Story by Michael Brunk A local tradition for over 25 years, “Light Up The Holidays” is an annual effort by Fire District #2 to provide the makings of a happy holiday to area families... [Read more]