Have An Opinion About Comcast? The City Of Burien Wants Your Feedback

According to its website, as part of the franchise renewal process, the City of Burien is interested in “hearing residents’ opinions about cable television and other services provided by Comcast”... [Read more]

City Releases Paving Schedule For Ambaum Work (Pending Rain Of Course)

The City of Burien on Tuesday (May 31st) released its updated Paving Schedule for asphalt laying on Ambaum Blvd. SW, with the caveat being that it may not follow the schedule if it rains again (which it... [Read more]

REMINDER: There’s Still Time To Donate To The 3 Tree Point Fireworks Fund!

[DISCLAIMER: BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer is also volunteering as Co-Chair of the Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund, a non-profit organization devoted to continuing Burien's best barge-based, high-altitude... [Read more]

Security Increased After Threatening Note Found At Sylvester Middle School

Over Memorial Day weekend, some vandalism was done to Burien’s Sylvester Middle School, which included a “threatening note,” according to a statement released by Highline Public Schools. Burien... [Read more]

Discover Burien Seeking Volunteers For Highline Garden Tour June 11th

Discover Burien (we’re members–join here) has offered to help out at the upcoming Highline Garden Tour, which will take place Saturday, June 11th and guess what? They’re seeking Volunteers! According... [Read more]

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New Advertiser Karuna Arts Yoga In Olde Burien Is Offering A Great Coupon!

We like to say that we ‘bend over backwards’ for our Advertisers, but in this case the reverse may be more true – welcome Karuna Arts Yoga as the latest B-Town Blog Advertiser! Karuna Arts... [Read more]

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Funding Available For Arts-a-Glow Artists & Groups

We’re proud to be Sponsors of Burien’s annual Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival (BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer will again serve as MC), this year to be held Saturday, Sept. 10th, and we’re... [Read more]

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Advertiser Ncompass Cottage Company Offering Backyard Cottage Workshops

Thinking about a backyard cottage? Want to find out more? Advertiser Ncompass Cottage Company, and their partner Microhouse Northwest, are offering convenient, concise informational workshops to help you... [Read more]

LETTER: Why Won’t Burien’s New Animal Control Group Take Current Animals?

I am a volunteer at the current Burien Animal Care and Control adoption center located at 13622 1st Ave. S. I volunteer there 4 days a week. I learned last week that the new CARES group is not obligated... [Read more]

Evergreen Community Aquatic Center Re-Opens After Fire Damage Repair

White Center’s Evergreen Community Aquatic Center (ECAC), which was closed Aug. 31, 2009, then re-opened last May, has again re-opened for operations after going through repairs for fire damage,... [Read more]

REPORT: Burien Man Accused Of Shooting ‘Wasn’t Even Aiming It At Nobody’

The Seattle P-I is reporting that David Dietrick, 24, of Burien, accused of firing a pistol on a West Seattle-bound Metro bus, has been charged with reckless endangerment and unlawful gun possession. “I... [Read more]

FOLLOWUP: Missing, Developmentally-Disabled Burien Man Has Been Found

Christopher Nuckols, 39, was found at a park on Queen Anne hill in Seattle, and is safely back home at his parent's home in Burien. Photo courtesy King County Sheriff's Office. UPDATE 5/31/11:... [Read more]

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Fundraising Walk, Summer Preschool On Tap At John Knox Community Preschool

Join John Knox Community Preschool on Saturday, June 4th, for their first annual Walk-for-Fun! The preschoolers will take to the paths of Marvista Park from 10-11:30 a.m. to raise money to replace the... [Read more]

NHUAC To Hear Update On North Burien Libraries At Thursday Meeting

Reports on King County Library System plans for the White Center and Boulevard Park libraries and on updated King County development regulations will highlight Thursday’s (June 2) meeting of the North... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Light Rail Provides Gateway To SeaTac For Zombie Uprising

In the evening hours of Friday’s commute, word began to spread of a shambling menace moving south from downtown Seattle. Little did we know that our light rail system would prove to be our downfall.... [Read more]

Have A Spare Room? 3 Teens From Spain Seeking Local Host Families In July

BTB Reader Andrew Ward alerts us to the fact that of 30 teens coming to the Northwest from Spain this July, there are three that still need host families – do YOU have a spare room and the time to help... [Read more]

‘Food Bank Gourmet’ Fundraiser For Transform Burien Food Bank Is June 19th

A ‘Food Bank Gourmet’ fundraiser for the Transform Burien Food Bank will be held at the “old” Burien community center auditorium from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 19th. “Join... [Read more]

Wild Strawberry Fest Preview: B-Town Bike Fair Will Be Saturday, June 18th

We’re proud to be Media Sponsors of the 2011 Wild Strawberry Festival, being held the weekend of June 18-19 at Town Square Park (we’ll be ‘blogging live’ from our booth), and to... [Read more]