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Prosecutor Dan Satterberg To Speak At Rotary Club Lunch Thursday
This Thursday, Jan. 6th, King County Prosecutor (and area resident) Dan Satterberg will be the guest of the Burien/White Center Rotary Club at their monthly meeting at Angelo’s Restaurant, located... [Read more]
Moshier Arts Annual ‘Empty Bowls’ Fundraiser Is Friday, Jan. 28th
Burien Parks’ annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser event is coming up Friday, Jan. 28th at a NEW LOCATION – the Burien Community Center (14700 6th Ave SW), so be sure to mark your calendars... [Read more]
Boy Scout Troop #375 Will Recycle Your Christmas Tree This Weekend
It’s that time of year again, when the holiday trimmings come off, get put into big plastic storage bins in the shed, leaving behind a dilapidated and dried up, dangerously flammable Christmas tree... [Read more]
Sponsored Post
Happy New Year From Advertiser The Yard Sale: Major Discounts Coming!
“We are starting the year off right with some terrific sales!” reports Jael Heart of advertiser The Yard Sale. “We’re starting the sales on (Wednesday) January 5th because that is our beloved Pastor... [Read more]
Burien Man Will Channel Elvis At 14th Annual Seattle Invitationals Saturday
Burien resident Tom Nelligan will be channeling Elvis this Saturday (Jan. 8th) when he returns to the 14th annual Seattle Invitationals, the contest to find the area’s best amateur Elvis tribute artist. The... [Read more]
Get Ready To Drop Your Pants On The Link Light Rail This Sunday
The second annual “No Pants! Light Rail Ride” is coming this Sunday, Jan. 9th, from 3pm – 6pm, sponsored by Emerald City Improv, which encourages link light rail riders to ‘drop trou’... [Read more]
Burien Council Appoints Gerald Robison To Replace Retired Kathy Keene
Gerald Robison during his initial interview with the Burien City Council on Nov. 15, 2010. Photo by Michael Brunk. The Burien City Council formally appointed on Jan. 3 local attorney Gerald Robison to... [Read more]
INTERN’S VIEW: A Look At Pictures From Big Picture Artist Bryan Charles
We’re proud to have two very talented Interns working for The B-Town Blog (and our five sister sites) this year, both hailing from Big Picture High School in nearby SeaTac. Our Artist/Animator Intern... [Read more]
$50K 4Culture Grant Available For Artist For Regional Trail System
4Culture and King County’s Parks and Recreation Division are seeking a “skilled and highly-motivated planning artist” to participate in a year-long residency focused on the Regional Trail... [Read more]
Sewer District Seeks Candidates To Fill Vacancy On Board of Commissioners
The Southwest Suburban Sewer District Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications from individuals interested in an appointment to fill a vacant position on the commission. The candidate selected... [Read more]
‘Casting Call’ Kicks Off Breeders Theater’s 2011 Season At E.B. Foote Jan. 14th
"Casting Call" opens Friday, Jan. 14th at E.B. Foote Winery in Burien. Photo by Michael Brunk. Breeders Theater opens its 10th season with a new show, “Casting Call,” beginning Friday,... [Read more]
Citizens Invited To Speak For/Against Proposed School Levy On Jan. 10th
The City of Burien announced Monday (Jan. 3rd) that it is inviting citizens to speak For or Against the proposed Highline School District Proposition #1 Levy, aimed at replacing expiring educational programs... [Read more]
Colorful, Student-Designed Banners Will Transform Burien’s SW 153rd Street
The City of Burien’s Arts Commission has been busy working with Highline School District students over the last year to create a new “Banner Project” on SW 153rd Street. Forty-four (44) large banner... [Read more]
Shots Fired During High-Speed Chase Sunday Night
The New Year started with a bang and a chase in the White Center/Top Hat area Sunday night (Jan. 2nd), as one car chased another car while firing several shots at the fleeing vehicle. Police believe that... [Read more]
Highline Historical Society Presents Free Program On Eleanor Roosevelt
The Highline Historical Society will present a free, living history performance of “Eleanor Roosevelt: No Ordinary Woman” on Sunday, January 16, at 2 PM. Professional actress and Chautauqua... [Read more]
PHOTOS: A Night-Time Stroll On Seahurst Beach
Photos and story by Michael Brunk This past Saturday (Jan 1) the Environmental Science Center sponsored a free “Moonlight Beach Walk” at Seahurst Park. This event brings the public together... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Cold Enough To Freeze Lake Burien? Here’s Photographic Proof
Courtesy Contributing Photographer Gregory Rehmke comes photographic proof that yes, it’s cold enough to freeze Lake Burien over: First picture is morning of Jan. 1. Maybe ice half way out, but ducks... [Read more]
VIDEO: Record Turnout For Polar Bear Plunge; Plus, BTB’s Bart Wins Trophy!
Story and Video by Scott Schaefer Under crystal clear, sunny blue skies, on a New Year’s Day when the water temperature (around 46 degrees) was warmer than the air (around 36 degrees), a record 50... [Read more]
