Want To Learn About Emergency Services? CERT Training Starts Sept. 15th

Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is intended to teach residents, community organizations or workplaces the basics of preparation and response skills between emergency services and the people... [Read more]

It’s Official: It’ll Be Duff vs Krakowiak, Edgar vs Shaw, Wagner vs Robison Nov. 8

On Wednesday (Aug. 31) King County Elections certified results from the Aug. 20 Primary Election, and for the Burien City Council races this means that the candidates on the ballot for the Nov. 8th general... [Read more]

PHOTOS: New Sylvester Bridge Demolition Pics + Updated Detour Route

On Wednesday (Aug. 31) the City of Normandy Park released its latest monthly Newsletter (PDF file), which included what we think are some pretty cool photos of the demolition of Sylvester Road Bridge,... [Read more]

Former Secretary Of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Eats At Osteria da Primo

Last Friday night, if you wondered what all the hubbub was going on around Burien Italian restaurant Osteria da Primo, we have the answer – former Secretary of Defense (he served that role twice, once... [Read more]

VIDEO: Piece Of World Trade Center Arrives At South King Fire & Rescue

On Tuesday (Aug. 30), South King Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Scott Mahlen and Firefighter Sven Schievink brought a piece of the World Trade Center, destroyed nearly 10 years ago on 9/11, to Station 64... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: King Buffet ‘Closed For Renovations’? Or Is It ‘For Lease’?

BTB Reader Leo tipped us to this one – longtime Burien all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant King Buffet, located at 137 SW 160th Street, is either ‘Closed for Renovations,’ or ‘For Lease,’... [Read more]

LETTER: A Note Of Thanks (and a question for Bob Edgar) From Ed Dacy

I wish to congratulate my two opponents, Councilmember Lucy Krakowiak and Planning Commissioner Greg Duffy. I do want to thank them for running open and transparent campaigns, based on issues. I would... [Read more]

Constantine Proposes 7 Gang Violence Intervention Programs For Area

King County Executive Dow Constantine proposed Tuesday (Aug. 30) $1.4 million for seven programs in an attempt to help fight increasing gang violence in south King County. This includes restoring a storefront... [Read more]

PHOTOS: New Burien Transit Garage Opens Two Months Early

King County Metro and Sound Transit were joined by local officials and partners today (Aug 30) to officially dedicate the new Burien Transit Garage. Construction on the $20.8 million garage started in... [Read more]

‘One Heck Of A Long Distance Call!’ Students Speak With Orbiting Astronauts

Story by Mark Neuman Photos by Scott Schaefer Three astronauts, orbiting Earth in the International Space Station, turned on a camera, popped open some microphones, and spoke with several local high... [Read more]

Buy Tickets For Blues & Brews Fest & Get Chance To Win 90 Days Of FREE Tix

Our sister site The Waterland Blog, a Sponsor of the Des Moines Rotary’s Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival (coming Sept. 10th), wants our Readers to know that if you purchase tickets before... [Read more]

PHOTO: Second Brat Trot ‘Hash’ An Exercise In Fun And Socializing

The second Brat Trot ‘Hash’ was held in Olde Burien Sunday, Aug. 28th, and according to Organizer Chuck Tuman: “The second Hash went off without a hitch yesterday. More folks joined... [Read more]

Joey Martinez Endorses Shaw, Challenges Edgar to Stop ‘Cheating’ Voters

After challenging Burien City Councilman Gordon Shaw in the Aug. 16 primary election, Joey Martinez told The B-Town Blog Saturday (Aug. 27) that he is endorsing Shaw for re-election…

REPORT: Body Of Missing Burien Man Found In Wenatchee River Sunday

According to The Wenatchee World, the body of a Burien man named Kanwal Singh, 18, who was reported missing on the Wenatchee River Saturday, was found Sunday (Aug. 28). Singh’s body was found just... [Read more]

Local Girls Raise Over $300 For Injured Whitney Sellers At Outdoor Movie

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer After reading a post on The B-Town Blog about how a 13-year old Burien girl was hit in a crosswalk, severely injured and in need of donations, four young local girls... [Read more]

REMINDER: Concessions At Tonight’s ‘Movies In The Park’ To Benefit Injured Teen

REMINDER: Concession sales by Hanna Rasmussen and friends at tonight’s FREE ‘Movies in the Park’ showing of “Despicable Me” at Lake Burien School Park will benefit injured... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Beautifully Updated 2-BD At $162,700!

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a beautifully-updated 2 bedroom home just minutes from downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport or light rail! Fall in love with... [Read more]

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Advertiser Highline Hearing’s Grand Opening Is Wednesday, Aug. 31st

BTB Advertiser Highline Hearing Professionals will be holding a Grand Opening Celebration from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31st at their new location at 457 SW 148th Street. Formerly known as... [Read more]