Metro Transit Seeking Public Input For Area Bus Changes; Deadline Feb. 17

Metro Transit’s latest set of proposals for next September’s bus service changes reflect feedback heard from the community last fall. Now, Metro is seeking a second round of input to shape the final... [Read more]

Burien Largely Unaffected By Metro Transit Bus Route Changes

Reduced evening hours on Metro’s Route 139 from the Burien Transit Center to Highline Medical Center will begin in June. The change is one of many revisions to Metro bus routes that was approved Monday... [Read more]

Joe McDermott Named Chair Of County Council’s Budget Committee

King County Councilman Joe McDermott was selected by the King County Council as chairman of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee. McDermott, whose District 8 includes Burien and North Highline, will... [Read more]

Suffer Damage From The Storm? Here’s How To Report, Collect Damage $

The King County Office of Emergency Management is collecting information from County residents and businesses on damage and losses suffered during the January 16-23, 2012 snow and ice storm – if your... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed For Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Saturday

Volunteers are needed for Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal work party from 9:30 a.m. – Noon this Saturday, Jan. 14. Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large amounts of invasive... [Read more]

Stage 1 Burn Ban Issued For Western Washington

A Stage 1 burn ban was issued Wednesday morning (Jan. 11) for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, banning the use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves until air quality improves. “To... [Read more]

New Employee Latest In Unrest Surrounding Burien Animal Control

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in an ongoing series on animal control in Burien. Upcoming articles will tell how King County operates their shelter and control system and another will be on the... [Read more]

LETTER: Less Revenues Forecast For Area Y By King County

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a letter sent to the Burien City Council, and re-printed here with permission: Please exercise your fiduciary responsibility before proceeding any further down the... [Read more]

King County Warns Of Apparent Property Tax Email Scam

King County on Friday (Dec. 16) announced that they are warning of an apparent email scam. “The county has received calls from people and businesses within and outside of King County, including individuals... [Read more]

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg Stops By The B-Town Blog For A Chat

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg stopped by the B-Town Blog office in Olde Burien for an interview recently, at our invitation. We covered several topics, including Operation Center of Attention…

Final Redistricting Plan For King County Approved; Burien Now In Two Districts

The King County Districting Committee on Tuesday (Nov. 15) unanimously approved new county district boundaries, effectively splitting Burien into two districts – #8 (which it previously was in) and #5. Burien... [Read more]

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…

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]

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]

ELECTION: Anti Annexation Candidate Bob Edgar Leading Shaw By Nearly 20%

The early returns of Tuesday’s General Election results are in, with one-time ‘non-candidate’ Bob Edgar leading incumbent Gordon Shaw by nearly +20%, Lucy Krakowiak beating Greg Duff... [Read more]

Your Group Could Earn $$ For Cleaning Up Cigarette Butts In Area Parks

Public Health – Seattle & King County wants our Readers to know that they are awarding mini-grants worth $750 for community groups who participate in parks clean-up events between now and the end... [Read more]

Metro Transit Seeking Feedback On Next Year’s Bus Service Changes

King County Metro Transit is inviting the public to discuss proposals to make bus service more efficient in several communities next year, including parts of Seattle. Many of the changes are being proposed... [Read more]

King County Health Closes Burien’s ‘Tasty Dogs III’ Due To Invalid Permit

Tuesday morning (Oct. 11), the King County Public Health Department closed Burien’s ‘Tasty Dogs III’ because it was “operating without a valid permit,” according to the county’s... [Read more]