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]

Will Change In Ownership Of Town Square Clear Way For Renewed Sales?

by Ralph Nichols The privately owned condominium/retail complex in Burien’s Town Square could finally begin filling up next year. Developer Urban Partners transferred title of its six-story building... [Read more]

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Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Engel Construction, LLC!

We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The B-town Blog: Engel Construction, LLC! Engel Construction provides residential construction services to the Seattle area. Engel is headed by Burien-area... [Read more]

Demolition Work Begins For New Burien/Normandy Park Fire Station

by Ralph Nichols A demolition permit has been issued to the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department (Fire District No. 2) to clear the property at 900 SW 146th St. for construction of a new headquarters fire... [Read more]

Burien’s New Community Center Hosting Open House This Saturday

Burien’s new Community Center, which is located in the “old” library building at 14700 6th Ave SW, is hosting an Open House this Saturday, May 15th from 1pm – 3pm. Remodeled... [Read more]

Highline Heritage Museum Nominated For Sustainable Design, & You Can Vote!

Burien’s Highline Heritage Museum building, which is planned to be built at 819 SW 152nd Street, has been nominated for an AIA “What Makes It Green” award for sustainable design. According... [Read more]

City Of Burien Wins Two Awards For Library/City Hall Building

Two honors for design recently have been accorded the King County Library/Burien City Hall building, which opened last June. The three-story centerpiece of downtown Burien has received an award for “outstanding”... [Read more]

Burien Parks Moving Into “Old Library” Building April 13; Open House May 15

Burien Parks & Recreation Department will be moving into its new facility, the one-time “old library” building located at 14700 6th Avenue SW, on Tuesday, April 13th. In order to accommodate... [Read more]

VIDEO: Sneak Peek At Burien’s New Community Center, Which Opens April 13

Burien’s “old library” building’s renovation is nearly complete, and when it’s opened April 13th, it’ll serve as a temporary new home for the Community Center, as... [Read more]

Temporary Occupancy Approved For Highline Medical Center’s New E.R.

by Ralph Nichols Burien building inspectors have granted temporary occupancy approval to Highline Medical Center’s new three-story Emergency Department and Patient Care Unit – leaving only... [Read more]

Burien’s Gregory Heights Elementary Recognized As A “Green School”

Burien’s Gregory Heights Elementary Schools is one of 11 schools honored for completing the first level of King County’s Green Schools Program. It is one of four Highline School District... [Read more]

VIDEO: Scenes From Construction At Burien’s New Community Center

Burien’s “old library” building is in the midst of a major renovation, and when it’s completed it’ll serve as a temporary new home for the Community Center, as well as offices... [Read more]

BREAKING: Bonney-Watson Site Will Pass Away For New Fire Station

by Ralph Nichols Fire District No. 2 commissioners voted at their Dec. 2 meeting to purchase the Bonney-Watson funeral chapel property at 900 SW 146th St. for a new fire station for the Burien/Normandy... [Read more]

Burien’s Puget Sound Skills Center Offering Hands-On Building & Construction Trades Education

Burien’s Puget Sound Skills Center announced Monday (Oct. 26th) that it is offering a pilot program for high school students for building and construction trades. Along with Wenatchee’s Skills... [Read more]

Location For New Burien/Normandy Park Fire Station Could Be Selected Soon

by Ralph Nichols The location for a new Burien/Normandy Park fire station in the city’s downtown business district could be selected before the end of November. And, Fire Chief Mike Marrs told The... [Read more]

Remodeling Of Old Library Building Into New Community Center To Begin Soon; Expected To Open In April

by Ralph Nichols Just over six months from now, a new Burien Community Center will open to the public in the old library building at SW 146th Street and 4th Ave. SW. Remodeling of the 20,000-square-foot... [Read more]

Grand Opening Celebration For New Marvista School Is Thursday, Sept. 24th

Highline Public Schools will be holding a special grand opening celebration for the recently-rebuilt Marvista Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 24th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. There will be a short program... [Read more]

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Ventana Construction

The B-Town Blog extends a welcoming hand to its latest Advertiser – Ventana Construction, LLC! Ventana Construction is a full-service custom home and remodeling contractor based nearby in West Seattle.... [Read more]