UPDATE: One ‘Greedy Opportunist’ Apologizes, Makes Amends To Artist

UPDATE 1/14/11: Maureen Hoffmann, Writer of the Letter below, sent us the following update about this issue: Both sons of my neighbor came over to apologize for the actions of their friend, “Mr.... [Read more]

Highline School District Will Use Wednesday, Jan. 25 As Snow Makeup Day

The Highline School District announced on its website Friday (Jan. 20) that, “due to weather-related school closures, the first semester will be extended through Wednesday, Jan. 25.” The second... [Read more]

VIDEO: Time Lapse Of Wednesday’s Snowstorm At Three Tree Point

We set up a waterproof (and snow and ice-proof) time lapse ‘Plantcam’ on a signpost looking south on SW 172nd in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood, where we captured the following... [Read more]

Seahurst Park Closed Friday Due To Road Conditions And Downed Trees

Burien Parks sent out the following Tweet Friday morning, Jan. 20, which included the photo above of a downed tree blocking the road to Seahurst Park: Seahurst Park in #Burien is closed to the public... [Read more]

Power Restored, Warmer Temps Predicted & Some Cold Weather Tips

Icicles on a 737 on Jan. 19, 2012 courtesy Alaska Airlines. Whew…after more than 14 hours without power due to the unexpected ice storm, the B-Town Blog Home HQ got its electricity restored, and... [Read more]

PHOTOS: A Collection Of Snow Photos, From Readers & Us

Despite all the media weather overhype and abuse of yellow parkas, the first snowstorm of 2012 didn’t disappoint us, as we enjoyed a true snow day with our kids in conditions perfect for building snowmen, playing and…

WEATHER: Highline Schools Will Be Closed Thursday; Flooding Possible

The Highline School District announced late Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 18) that there will be no school Thursday, Jan. 19, “due to weather conditions,” according to its website. It’s... [Read more]

WEATHER: Latest Forecast, School Closures & Other Snow-Related Notes

The big snowstorm has finally hit, snow continues to fall, and in case you didn’t know – all schools are closed – so be sure to get out and enjoy this winter wonderland before it turns to rain,... [Read more]

In Case Of Snow, City Of Burien Has Its Own ‘Mr. Plow(s)’ Standing By

Call Mr. Plow, That’s my name, That name again Is Mr. Plow. Boom-chi-cha-boom-chi-cha-boom-chi-boom I’m Mr. Plow, and I’m here to say, I’m the plowin’est guy in the... [Read more]

WEATHER: Despite Scaled Back Predictions, Still A Chance Of 5-9″ Snow

Although the predicted upcoming snowstorm is a tough one to precisely pin down, weather experts are still calling for five to nine inches of snow to fall in the area starting Tuesday night (Jan. 17) and... [Read more]

Expect Delays In Burien Area If You’re A Waste Management Customer

Waste Management announced Tuesday (Jan. 17) that they “will be collecting residential, commercial and roll-off on schedule. Due to inclement weather please expect delays in parts of Seattle, Burien... [Read more]

Highline Schools Will Start 2 Hours Late Today; Kennedy High School Closed

Photo courtesy Jeff Simpson. UPDATE Tues. 1/17/12 8 a.m.: Highline Schools will start two hours late today (Tuesday, Jan. 17), and there will be no A.M. Kindergarten, no A.M. ECEAP. and no A.M. Preschool... [Read more]

UPDATE: ‘Winter Storm Watch’ Says Up To 15″ Of Snow Possible Over Next 2 Days

The National Weather Service issued a revised ‘Winter Storm Watch’ Monday afternoon, calling for two more rounds of snow – up to 3 inches through Tuesday, and up to 14 inches through Wednesday…

PHOTOS: Here Are Some Reader Pics From Sunday’s Snowfall

Here are some photos submitted by our Readers taken during Sunday’s snowfall around Burien, with the most recent ones first. Courtesy John Elliott, who adds “I took this today after the snow... [Read more]

Is It Snowing In Burien Yet? Here’s An Easy Way To Tell…

We hate to state the obvious, but…depending on how far above sea level you are, and whether there’s any precipitation, it’s either snowing…or not…in the general Burien area. The... [Read more]

WEATHER UPDATE: Snow May Start As Early As Saturday Morning

The National Weather Service has moved up its prediction of weekend snow, now claiming that the white stuff may hit the northwest as early as Saturday morning, some 12-24 hours earlier than its last update. Snow... [Read more]

WEATHER UPDATE: Weather Peeps Predicting 40-50% Chance Of Snow

The National Weather Service released a ‘Special Weather Statement‘ early Friday morning (Jan. 13), warning of a cold front arriving Saturday morning, presenting a 40-50% chance of snow accumulation... [Read more]

Metro Will Have Reduced Service Monday Due To Holiday (+ A Snow Update)

Metro bus abandoned in a field in Des Moines, Nov. 2010. Metro Transit will be offering reduced service on Monday, Jan. 16, both due to it being the Martin Luther King holiday as well as the possibility... [Read more]