OBITUARY: Florence Smallwood, Three Tree Point Resident For Over 70 Years

Florence Smallwood, resident of Three Tree Point for over 70 years and a very well known and beloved teacher to hundreds of school students in the Highline area, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 12th. Florence... [Read more]

Highline ‘Titans’ Lacrosse Club Seeking Players For Upcoming Season

The Highline ‘Titan’ Lacrosse Club would like our Readers to know that they’ve opened registration for the upcoming season. The non-profit club is based in the Highline area. They play... [Read more]

City Of Burien Seeking Volunteers To Serve On Citizen Advisory Boards

The City of Burien is seeking volunteers for the Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Board, and the Business and Economic Development Partnership, with a deadline to apply of January 13, 2012. All... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: Phoenix Tea Shop Opening Soon In Olde Burien

A new business – Phoenix Tea Shop – will be opening soon in Olde Burien, in the space formerly occupied by the ‘You’ve Been Worn’ consignment shop at 902 SW 152nd Street. The folks... [Read more]

Salmon Returning To Miller & Walker Creeks; Count ‘Far Exceeds’ Last Year

The City of Normandy Park is reporting that salmon have been returning to Miller and Walker Creeks, with a count that “far exceeds last year’s total.” “To date, the volunteers of... [Read more]

Today And Every Day, Thank Veterans For Their Service

by Ralph Nichols While standing in the check-out line at the Burien Walgreen’s Wednesday evening, I turned to glance at a display – but my attention was diverted to the man in U.S. Army fatigues behind... [Read more]

Exchange Club Of Highline Dedicates Freedom Shrine At Community Center

Story by Ralph Nichols Photos by Bryan Charles A Freedom Shrine in Burien’s Community Center – a collection of 29 significant documents in American history presented by the Exchange Club of Highline... [Read more]

LETTER: A Note Of Thanks From City Council Candidate Debi Wagner

I would like to congratulate Jerry Robison on his election to Burien City Council. I wish him well. I would also like to thank the many community members who volunteered to help me with my campaign, especially... [Read more]

Welcome Back Dave Markwell’s ‘FEEL GOOD FRIDAY’! Today: Empty Plate

[EDITOR'S NOTE: We're happy to welcome back to The Waterland Blog regular Columnist Dave Markwell, who unsuccessfully ran for Des Moines City Council. This is his first 'Feel Good Friday' column since... [Read more]

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POLL: Would You Be Willing To Pay ‘Up To A 1% Increase In Property Taxes’?

On Monday night, Nov. 14th, the Burien City Council will be holding a public hearing for ‘the purpose of receiving the publics’ comments on revenue sources, including a possible up to a 1%... [Read more]

ELECTION UPDATE: Edgar, Krakowiak, Robison Win Burien City Council Seats

UPDATE 11/10/11: King County Elections released the latest, and most likely definitive returns for Tuesday’s election, and we can safely say that two anti-annexation candidates – Bob Edgar and... [Read more]

Discover Burien Seeking Two New Members For Its Board Of Directors

If you’re a local businessperson in the B-Town area (or know of one), you might want to consider joining the Board of Directors of Discover Burien (we’re members, and Publisher/Editor Scott... [Read more]

Police Still Seeking Public’s Help Finding Man Missing From Top Hat Since April

We first reported on this in July, but on Thursday the King County Sheriff’s detectives put a plea out again for the public’s help in finding Ben Munoz, 32 (pictured above), who’s been... [Read more]

City Of Burien Seeking Citizen Award Nominations; Deadline Is Feb. 3, 2012

The City of Burien is seeking nominees for its annual ‘Outstanding Citizens Award’ program, with a deadline of Feb. 3, 2012. The award will be presented at the February 27, 2012 City Council... [Read more]

UPDATE: Edgar Extends Lead Over Shaw; Krakowiak, Robison Still Ahead

UPDATE 11/9/11: The second round of returns for Tuesday’s General Election are in, and with 31.13% counted, anti-annexation candidate Bob Edgar has extended his lead over incumbent Gordon Shaw to... [Read more]

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Advertiser Three Tree Montessori To Hold Open House Saturday, Nov. 19th

BTB Advertiser Three Tree Montessori School invites parents and kids to their Open House on Saturday, Nov. 19th, from 10 a.m. – Noon. Three Tree Montessori School is located in Burien at 220 SW 160th,... [Read more]