OBITUARY: Dr. Wilbur Chinn, DO, MD, Longtime Local Doctor

Dr. Wilbur Chinn, DO, MD, 1924 – 2011 Wilbur Chinn was born March 22, 1924 in Portland, OR and died on Nov. 22, 2011 at his home in Seattle, surrounded by his family. He attended Broadway High School... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: Germaine’s Country Kitchen Is On The Move

Germaines will be moving from its location on Ambaum Blvd. SW at the end of December. by Guy Harper Ever had the hankerin’ for a hearty breakfast of three eggs, hash browns, toast and coffee on one of... [Read more]

Highline Historical Society Sets Record Straight On Guy Burien Was Named After

The Highline Historical Society has posted a very interesting article written by Earl F. Charvet (from research by Charles L. Thiesenhusen) on its website that sets the record straight about Gottlieb Burian…

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]

OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Tooke (nee Mola), Longtime Area Resident

Patricia (Pat) Ann (Mola) TOOKE (65) Beloved mother and grandmother left this earth on September 24, 2011. She was born in Renton, WA on September 13, 1946.  Grew up in Normandy Park and graduated from... [Read more]

VIDEO: ‘Goodbye Viaduct,’ A Video Love Letter By Scott Schaefer

BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer found time to affix a GoPro HD camera to the B-Town Blogmobile and drive on the Alaskan Way Viaduct recently, and he used that footage to create this ‘Goodbye... [Read more]

Burien’s Historic Danish Bakery Sells Its Last Kringle – Possibly To My Family

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Burien’s historic Danish Bakery sold its last Kringles, cookies and pastries Saturday (Oct. 15th), and Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer’s family may have... [Read more]

PHOTO: Flags At Half-Mast On Three Tree Point Commemorate 9/11

  BTB Humorist and local Author Shawn Underwood took the photo above, showing several flags at half-mast on the north beach of Burien’s Three Tree Point, as residents commemorated the 10th... [Read more]

Waterland Blog: South King Fire & Rescue Remembers 9/11

South King Fire & Rescue and the Cities of Federal Way and Des Moines, WA hosted a dawn 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Celebration Park in Federal Way on Sunday Morning, September 11. Visit our sister... [Read more]

Exchange Club Of Highline Installs ‘Freedom Shrine’ At Community Center

The Exchange Club of Highline recently installed a ‘Freedom Shrine’ at the Burien Community Center, in an effort to celebrate “the proud heritage that all Americans share…”

Highline Historical Society Seeking 9/11 Memories; Here’s How To Share Yours

The Highline Historical Society (we’re members – join here) is seeking area residents to share their memories of the 9/11 tragedy on the weekend of Sept. 10th and 11th. They’ll be videotaping... [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: Longtime Burien Business Danish Bakery Appears To Be For Sale

Longtime Burien business the Danish Bakery, located at 825 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien, appears to be up for sale or lease, according to a sign posted in its window (see photo above). We sent an email... [Read more]

Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department Breaks Ground For New Headquarters

Story by Ralph Nichols Photos by Scott Schaefer King County Fire District 2 Commissioners, Chief Mike Marrs, firefighters with the Burien/Normandy Park Department, and local officials broke ground Wednesday... [Read more]

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]