OBITUARY: Barry Dean Clark, 6/18/57 – 7/1/11; Memorial Sunday, July 17th

Barry Dean Clark, son of Robert & Marylou, born June 18th, 1957 in Seattle, WA, passed away July 1, 2011. His final memory is of a weekend fishing trip with his sons. Barry met Tonja, the love of... [Read more]

Prudential NW New Office Ribbon-Cutting Will Be Wednesday, July 20

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest Realty will be holding a Ribbon Cutting celebration at Noon on Wednesday, July 20th at their new location at 930 SW 152nd in Olde Burien. “Prudential... [Read more]

‘Rock Your Facebook Page’ Courtesy SocialBees On Tuesday, July 26th

Our friends at Discover Burien (we’re members – join here) are sponsoring a ‘Rock Your Social Network’ seminar from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Burien City Hall on Tuesday, July 26th. This... [Read more]

Burien’s 1st-Ever ‘Pie Joust’ Will Benefit New B-Townies Bike Group Aug. 19

Burien’s first annual ‘Pie Joust,’ a benefit for a new bike-oriented group called the ‘B-Townies,’ will take place starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19th at Burien Town... [Read more]

‘Save Bella’ Facebook Page Created For Surviving Pit Bull From Burien Attack

A Facebook Page entitled “Save Bella” has been created to help raise funds for the family of the lone surviving pit bull involved in last Thursday’s attack on two women in the 15800 block... [Read more]

UPDATE: Tuesday Fire Displaces Six; Red Cross Providing Assistance

UPDATE 7/12/11 1:30 p.m.: We just received word that six people have been displaced by a residential fire, which occurred at 13049 First Ave South on Tuesday afternoon around Noon (we first learned of... [Read more]

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Burien Digestive Health Wants You To Know About Colon Cancer Screening

BTB Advertiser Burien Digestive Health Center wants our Readers to know about colon cancer screening, so as we do with all our Advertisers, we’re allowing them a forum to share their information: It... [Read more]

Care About The Future Of Metro Transit? July 21 Meeting In Burien Is For You

The King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee will host a special meeting to hear public testimony on proposed transit service cuts brought up by County Executive Dow Constantine... [Read more]

Aloha ‘O Na Kupuna Music & Dance Festival Is All Day Saturday At JFK

The annual ‘Aloha `O Na Kupuna Music & Dance Festival’ will be held from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. this Saturday, July 16th at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien. The theme this year... [Read more]

City Of Burien Proposing Changes To Flood Insurance Rate Maps

The City of Burien on Monday (July 11) announced that they will be proposing changes to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

FREE Lunchtime Concerts At Town Square Park Tuesdays From July 12-Aug.9

Our friends at Discover Burien (we’re members – join here) want our Readers to know that they can “release some stress with free lunchtime Concerts in Town Square Park on Tuesdays from Noon... [Read more]

Outdoor Gear Swap Will Be Held Sunday, July 24th At Our Savior’s Church

UPDATE 7/14/11: The location for this event has changed to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Ambaum Blvd. SW and S. 168th Street. There will be an Outdoor Gear Swap Meet held on... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation Wants Your Opinion – Please Take Their Survey

Our friends at the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence announced Monday (July 11) that they’re seeking input from residents, and are asking our Readers to please take a moment and reply to... [Read more]

An Interview With Pit Bull Attack Victim, Former Burien Mayor Sally Nelson

Former Mayor Sally Nelson in a 2009 photo. by Scott Schaefer On Monday morning (July 11), we had a chance to speak with former Burien Mayor and founding councilmember Sally Nelson, one of two victims of... [Read more]

UPDATE: Escaped Pit Bull Found, Recovered With Taser Dart Still In It

The escaped pit bull dog involved in last Thursday’s attack on two women in Burien – including former Mayor Sally Nelson (read our extensive previous coverage here) – was found and recovered... [Read more]

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Advertiser Normandy Park UCC’s Vacation Bible School Starts July 18

Advertiser Normandy Park Congregational Church, United Church of Christ would like our Readers to know about what’s cooking at their Vacation Bible School coming up the week of July 18 – 22. NPUCC... [Read more]

Pirates, Clowns & Princesses In Des Moines’ Waterland Parade; You Too?

Destination Des Moines has announced that the Seafair Pirates, Seafair Clowns and Miss Seafair and her Princesses are all part of the Waterland Parade taking place in the Marina District of Des Moines... [Read more]

No Need To Fear Low Helicopter Flyovers Over Area From July 11-20

If you see a low-flying helicopter flying over the area starting Monday, July 11th, don’t worry – it’s unlikely that there’s been another pit bull shooting – it’s most likely... [Read more]