SNOW UPDATE: Here’s What We Know Is Delayed/Closed Due To Snow (2011)

Last night’s snowfall has affected the greater Burien (and greater King County) area, causing many delays, closures, snow routes for buses and more, including lots of kids and families out having... [Read more]

1st Ave Chronicles, Pt. 1: Phase 1 Undergrounding of Utilities to Happen

by Ralph Nichols Seattle City Light customers in Burien have been billed for the undergrounding of electrical lines along 1st Ave. S. for some time now. And they’ve been asking when – or if – they’ll... [Read more]

Construction On SW 148th Near 1st Ave South To Begin Nov. 30th

The cityfolk tell us that construction on the westbound lanes of SW 148th Street between 1st Ave South and 2nd Ave SW will begin Monday, Nov. 30th, and will require three days of “dry weather”... [Read more]

ADVISORY: Burien-Area Snow And School Updates

As of 6:02am Thursday Feb. 26th it’s snowing in the Burien area, and here are the latest weather-related updates: HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT: 2 HOURS LATE Updated: 5:42 a.m. February 26, 2009 Highline... [Read more]

Got Garbage? Here’s The Latest Waste Management Updates

Garbage/Recycling provider Waste Management says that there will be NO pickups Friday, Dec. 26th in the Burien area, although they will allow “up to triple volume accepted next regular collection... [Read more]

Latest Sea-Tac Airport Cancellations & Delay Updates

Live webcam view from Sea-Tac Airport. Refresh page to get latest image. Sea-Tac Airport is apparently jammed full of people stuck as the result of numerous flight cancellations and delays. Apparently... [Read more]

Sunday’s Latest Sea-Tac Airport Cancellations & Delays

Live webcam view from Sea-Tac Airport (refresh page to see latest image). Cancellations and delays continue at Sea-Tac Airport, and here’s the latest bulletin from the Port of Seattle: Airport is... [Read more]

ADVISORY: School Delays + Snow Coming Wednesday

Looks like most schools are starting two hours late today (Tuesday, Dec. 16th), and here are the details: Highline School District: 2 Hours Late. Limited Bus Transportation. No A. M. Kindergarten. No ECEAP/Preschool.... [Read more]

UPDATE: Most Schools Starting 2 Hours Late Monday (2008)

According to their website, all Highline Public Schools will be starting 2 hours late Monday Dec. 15th: 2 Hours Late. No A.M. or P.M. ECEAP. No A.M. or P.M. Preschool. No A.M. Kindergarten. No Out-of-District... [Read more]

Burien-Area School Closures/Delay Information (2008)

It’s likely that most school closures or delays won’t be announced until Monday morning; however, we do know of some: CLOSED MON. DEC. 15th: Shorewood Christian School STARTING 2 HOURS LATE... [Read more]

Expect Traffic Delays At SeaTac Airport Wed.-Thurs.

According to the Port of Seattle website, a road construction project, needed to bring Link light rail to Sea-Tac Airport in 2009, will cause significant detours and closures beginning Wed. morning, Sept.... [Read more]

Construction Update: First Ave South Paving Beginning

After a three-day “rain delay,” the City of Burien has announced that the major re-paving of First Avenue South will begin tonight starting at 7pm. The construction apparently will start at... [Read more]

UPDATE: First Ave South Paving Postponed (For Now)

The City of Burien announced today that the previously-scheduled paving work that was to begin this morning at First Ave South and SW 160th has been postponed. We’re not 100% certain, but our best... [Read more]

Expect Major Delays On First Ave South Starting Monday

On Monday (Aug. 18th) final paving is scheduled to begin on First Ave South, starting at SW 148th and moving southward, so be prepared for LOTS of construction work, delays and frustrated driving for up... [Read more]