As Of Today, You Can No Longer Smoke In Burien Parks Or Playgrounds

On the 36th national Great American Smoke-Out (Thursday, Nov. 17), the City of Burien joined five local communities as having tobacco- or smoke-free parks…

LETTER: ‘Costs Too High’ For Burien To Keep Moving Toward Annexation

A Public hearing before the boundary review board is scheduled for January 9th and 10th. Some issues to consider— include the budget reduction…$400,000 below last year with $100,000 allocated... [Read more]

King County Public Health Closes Al-Ameen Market In Burien Wednesday

Public Health – Seattle & King County announced Wednesday (Nov. 16) that the Al-Ameen Market, located at 630 153rd Street in Burien, was closed by a food inspector at 3 p.m. for the following... [Read more]

PHOTOS: A Sneak Peek Inside Burien CARES Animal Control’s New Facility

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Burien’s CARES Animal Control Organization announced this week that it plans to move into a larger facility in 2012, in a building located at 909 SW 151st Street,... [Read more]

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REMINDER: HiLine Lanes Seeking Donations For ‘Christmas Belles’ Event

REMINDER: BTB Advertiser HiLine Lanes will host its 20th Annual Burien Merchants Christmas Belles Tournament on Sunday Dec, 11th, and they’re still looking for Sponsors to donate goods and services. Sponsors... [Read more]

WEATHER: ‘Special Weather Statement’ Mentions The S-Word For Friday

The National Weather Service on Wednesday (Nov. 16) released a “Special Weather Statement” that mentions the “S” word – SNOW – as possibly happening this Friday. They say that... [Read more]

Burien City Council Prepares To Approve Adjustments To Biennial Budget

by Ralph Nichols Burien lawmakers are poised to approve adjustments to the city’s 2012 budget on Nov. 28, following a second public hearing on next year’s spending plan and property tax levy. The first... [Read more]

Feds Raid White Center Medical Marijuana Business; Statements Released

On Tuesday (Nov. 15), Federal Agents raided the GAME Collective Lounge, a medical marijuana outlet located on 16th Ave SW in White Center. This was part of a coordinated effort throughout western Washington,... [Read more]

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Advertiser Tin Theater Holding FREE Wine Tasting This Thursday Night

“From wine what sudden friendship springs!”- John Gay “The Squire and the Cur,” ‘Fables’ BTB Advertiser and Friends of the Blog The Tin Theater FREE monthly Wine Tasting... [Read more]

South Side Young Professionals Will Network With Toys For Tots Dec. 6th

The South Side Young Professionals, a networking group under the auspices of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, will spread holiday cheer with a charitable donation to Toys for Tots at their... [Read more]

FOLLOWUP: An Update On The Health Of Our ‘Sales Diva’ Janet Grella

On Sept, 28th, The B-Town Blog’s ‘Sales Diva’ Janet Grella had a very serious open chest surgery repairing an aortic arch aneurism discovered earlier this summer…

Highline Historical Society Presenting Panel On Area Sports Sunday, Nov. 20

1932 Highline High School Championship basketball team. Photo courtesy Highline Historical Society. The Highline Historical Society is inviting the public to a free program celebrating memories of sports... [Read more]

Next ‘Recovery Night’ Will Be Wednesday Night, Nov. 23rd At Burien Library

Science and Management of Addictions (SAMA) will be holding its monthly ‘Youth In Recovery’ night on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Burien... [Read more]

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Advertiser Integrity Coaching & Training Systems Offering Weight Loss Course

BTB Advertiser Integrity Coaching & Training Systems is offering a new weight loss course; here’s more info: Why feel guilty over Holiday indulgences? You can gain control of your impulses now... [Read more]

Next Discover Burien Networking Event Is Wednesday Night At Mick Kelly’s

We never miss these (but then again, we’re now on the board), and we encourage all our fellow B-Town bizpeeps to attend – the next Discover Burien ‘After Hours’ networking event will... [Read more]

Burien Council To Review City Budget Tonight – With No Property Tax Increase

by Ralph Nichols There will be no property tax increase in Burien in 2012. The city earlier posted notice of a public hearing at tonight’s (Monday, Nov. 14) council meeting, soliciting comment on a possible... [Read more]

It Will Be An ’80s Invasion’ At Benefit Show For New Futures Wednesday, Dec. 7

It will be an ’80s Invasion’ at a benefit show for Burien non-profit New Futures at The Triple Door on Wednesday, Dec. 7th starting at 7:30 p.m. This is an All Ages event that will feature... [Read more]

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Advertiser Serenza Salon & Spa Holding Blood Drive On Wednesday, Nov. 30

BTB Advertiser Serenza Salon and Spa is coordinating with Puget Sound Blood Center to host a mobile blood drive on Wednesday Nov. 30th. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We’re so excited to do something... [Read more]