Artist Eric Edwards’ Work Will Be At New Olde Burien Art Gallery Saturday

Out and about after a full day in our Olde Burien offices, we ran into local Artist Eric Edwards at the Tin Room Bar Thursday night (July 14), and when asked what the heck he was doing in B-Town (we know... [Read more]

UPDATE: New Ross Dress For Less Holding ‘Soft Opening’ FRIDAY At 9:30

UPDATE 7/14/11: After reading a Comment (thanks tiffani) about this, we called the new Burien Ross Dress for Less store (206-243-8881) and discovered that yes indeed, they will be holding a ‘soft... [Read more]

Construction On 8th Ave SW Causing Delays On Sylvester Bridge Detour Route

It’s summer, which means construction season, and the City of Burien is warning residents to expect delays on 8th Ave SW between SW 160th and Sylvester Road (adjacent to the Highline Medical Center),... [Read more]

City Council Adopts Final ‘Vision For Burien’ Statement With ‘Arts’ Included

After several months of public meetings, surveys and other feedback from the public, the Burien City Council adopted a visioning statement on Monday, July 11, and City staff began applying it in its everyday... [Read more]

See Nude Body Painting At This Week’s White Center 3rd Saturday Art Walk

It’s bound to be a busy Saturday in the White Center area, as Jubilee Days continues with an all-day Street Fair (on 17th from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., more info here), then from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. it’s... [Read more]

If You See Smoke At Sea-Tac Airport Friday, Don’t Worry – It’s Only A Drill

The Port of Seattle wants to make sure everyone knows that if you see smoke, or elements of what might look like an airplane accident, or hear bad groans of mock pain from hired actors emanating from Sea-Tac... [Read more]

Lots Of Fresh Berries, Pets & More At Today’s Farmers Market, Open ‘Til 6pm

You don't need to bring cash anymore to the Burien Farmers Market, which now accepts Debit/Credit/EBT Cards. The Burien Farmers Market is open today (Thursday, July 14th) until 6 p.m. and according... [Read more]

Owner Of Burien Auto Glass Companies Sentenced To Jail For Billing Fraud

Michael Alan Perkins, 44, owner of Burien-based Auto Glass Express and Premier Auto Glass, was sentenced to jail this week for a billing fraud scheme that’s alleged to have cost insurers more than $1.5... [Read more]

UPDATE: FREE ‘Family Fiesta’ Concert Moved To Burien Community Center

UPDATE 7/14/11 2 p.m.: We just received word from Gina Kallman, the City of Burien’s Cultural Arts Supervisor, that tonight’s FREE Music and Movies in the Park ‘Family Fiesta’... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation Chimes In Its Support For ‘Music4Life’ Program

The Highline Schools Foundation announced this week that they have “joined the growing list of community organizations supporting the new Highline Music4Life™ program.”   In case you’re... [Read more]

Deadline To Register To Vote In Aug. 16 Primary Election Is Monday, July 18

This coming Monday, July 18th, is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Aug. 16th Primary Election, which means that if you do NOT register by then, you won’t be able to vote in two important... [Read more]

Town Square Condo Sales To Resume Aug. 1; Retail Space Being Marketed

by Ralph Nichols Marketing of condominiums in the Town Square complex will take place over the next couple of weeks, with sales resuming on Aug. 1 for the first time since late summer 2009. Condo prices... [Read more]

State DOT Planning Lane Closures On SR-518 And SR-509 This Friday

The Washington State Department of Transportation is planning on conducting lane closures this Friday, July 15th, associated with the seismic retrofit project of bridges on SR-518and SR-509 in Burien. Here’s... [Read more]

Burien Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Transportation; Meeting July 19th

The City of Burien is seeking feedback on residents’ thoughts about transportation, and will be holding a public meeting about it on Tuesday, July 19th from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the multi-purpose... [Read more]

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Advertiser Burien Books Holding Book-Signing For Local Author July 23rd

BTB Advertiser Burien Books wants our Readers to know that they’re holding a free book-signing event from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd for ‘Darkwoods,’ a young adult fantasy... [Read more]

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Advertiser Integrity Coaching Offering BTB Readers A 30% Discount

Longtime B-Town Blog Advertiser Integrity Coaching and Training Systems has announced that they have moved their office to SeaTac, and according to Integrity’s owner, Patricia Eslava Vessey, PCC,... [Read more]

Learn About New Foreclosure Law At Forum With Rep. Tina Orwall July 21

A Forum intended to provide information on new rights around Home Foreclosures will be held on Thursday, July 21st from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., and will feature Rep. Tina Orwall of the 33rd Legislative District,... [Read more]

REMINDER: FREE Concerts At Hilltop School Start Tonight With Banda Vagos

REMINDER: Burien Parks’ new free concert series based at Hilltop School (12250 24th Ave South) start at 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. TONIGHT, Wed., July 13th with Banda Vagos. Banda Vagos plays traditional... [Read more]