Next Highline Forum Will Be Held Wednesday, May 25th At Burien City Hall

The next Highline Forum will be held Wednesday, May 25th, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the City of Burien’s Council Chambers. Craig Kenworthy, the Executive Director of the Puget Sound Clear Air... [Read more]

Time to Get the Party Started!

For all of you who are reading this locally, I hope you have been able to enjoy the beautiful weather we’ve had the last few days. For those who read this column from distant time zones, it’s a Des... [Read more]

Annual Highline Garden Tour Will Include Five Gardens On June 11th

The annual Highline Garden Tour will be on Saturday, June 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. with a tour of five gardens, entertainment and plant sales and more. In collaboration with the Highline SeaTac Botanical... [Read more]

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Advertiser Pro Se University Holding Free Family Law Consultations May 24th

BTB Advertiser Pro Se University wants our Readers to know that they’re offering free 30-minute consultations with Attorney Marie White this coming Tuesday, May 24th, to discuss family law issues. Here... [Read more]

VIDEO FRIDAY: Realtor Susan Plecko’s Time-Lapse Of Wednesday’s Low Tide

Burien-based Realtor (and our second Advertiser ever) Susan Plecko, who also dabbles in Photography, recently bought a time-lapse ‘Plantcam,’ which she used to record a spectacular video of... [Read more]

This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Private Oasis Close To Everything!

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a wonderful house with all the comforts of home and then some! This 2006-built home on a large lot has many conveniences... [Read more]

Major Highline-Area Shoplifting Ring Busted By Joint Local Police Task Force

by Ralph Nichols Kingpins and operatives in a major shoplifting ring responsible for stealing millions of dollars in merchandise from Burien, Normandy Park and White Center stores have been taken off the... [Read more]

ARTS: It Could Be Worth Driving To White Center Saturday Night For This

Innovative local pop culture Artist Eric Edwards will be holding not one, but TWO Art Shows starting this Saturday, May 21st in White Center – the first one at Dubsea Coffee, and the second at Company. We... [Read more]

FOLLOWUP: Man Who Went Blind Is Heading To Miami For Therapy June 12th

Brian Aston, the young man who went blind at age 20 (read our previous coverage here), will be leaving June 12th for a gene therapy study in Miami using money raised at an April 29th benefit…

King County Councilmember Joe McDermott ‘Dismayed’ at Library Board

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a letter written by King County Councilmember Joe McDermott written to the Board of Trustees of the King County Library System, in response to KCLS’ apparent... [Read more]

Highline Mayors Say Local Economies Show Signs Of Improvement

Burien Mayor Joan McGilton. by Ralph Nichols Things are looking better in three Highline communities, the mayors of these cities said recently during their annual updates to members of the Southwest King... [Read more]

Local Parents Join Together To Create ‘The Bridge School’ In Burien

The Bridge School, a new independent, cooperative school serving grades K-2, will be opening this coming Fall in Burien. A grassroots group of parents from the Highline area has been meeting since late... [Read more]

Burien Farmers Market Open Until 6pm, Accepting Debit/Credit/EBT Cards

If it’s Thursday and it’s a sunny spring day, it must be Farmers Market day in Burien. Yep, it’s all of the above today. The Burien Farmers Market will be open until 6pm today, and they’re... [Read more]

UPDATE: Photos Of Sinkhole Big Enough To ‘Fit Volkswagen Or 2′ In Burien

Construction workers grinding Ambaum Blvd. SW Tuesday night (May 17th) apparently uncovered a sinkhole “that would fit a Volkswagen or two” where the street intersects with SW 152nd Street…

READER PHOTOS: Today’s Low Tide At Eagle Landing Park

From BTB reader and frequent contributor Gregory Rehmke comes this set of photos shot today at Eagle Landing Park during the -3.4 low tide. Have we mentioned recently how much we love publishing reader... [Read more]

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Rummage Sale AND Car Wash This Saturday At Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA

BTB Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA wants our Readers to know about two fundraising events they’re holding this Saturday, May 21st, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in their rear parking lot. You can shop for... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Sunshine & Low Tide Prove Powerful Draw At Seahurst Park

Today’s unusually low -3.4 tide combined with a beautiful, sunny day created the perfect conditions for crowds at Burien’s Seahurst Park. Local schools took advantage of the low tide to schedule... [Read more]

Celebrate The Start Of Summer At Burien’s 2011 Wild Strawberry Festival!

We’re proud to be the Media Sponsors of Burien’s 2011 Wild Strawberry Festival, and we invite everyone to mark their calendars to ‘Celebrate Community’ on Saturday & Sunday,... [Read more]