2023-05-31 18:32
Oliver’s Club, located at 12610 Des Moines Memorial Drive in Burien (map below), was closed by Public Health – Seattle & King County on May 26, 2023 for operating without a v… Read More
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2023-05-31 16:30
The second annual Men In Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB) is adding a film event on Friday night, June 23, 2023, with an other-worldly theme that includes a Seattle comedy legend to thi… Read More
2023-05-31 00:59
After a statewide search, Kennedy Catholic High School this week announced that 1999 alum Ryan Mummert will be its new Athletic Director, following the retirement of Don Hoffman.
&l&hell…Read More
2023-05-30 23:01
There’s still time to share your thoughts with the City of Burien to help “Shape Your City.”
The City of Burien is re-imagining the long-term future of our city through… Read More
2023-05-30 20:50
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
2023-05-30 17:28
What happens when you paid off your mortgage…but don’t have proof?
For many homeowners who purchased homes in the 1960s-1980s, it was very common for the home to be purchased… Read More
2023-05-29 17:49
On Sunday afternoon, May 29, 2023, three of seven escaped juveniles were caught in Burien and are in custody, the King County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Police say they received a… Read More
2023-05-29 17:23
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
2023-05-28 18:44
From our sister site The White Center Blog:
A shooting at Roxbury Lanes & Casino near White Center on Saturday night, May 27, 2023 injured three, according to the King County Sherif… Read More
2023-05-28 17:40
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
2023-05-28 15:02
In support of Pride Month, Discover Burien will be selling a limited number of Pride Flags to be raised in Downtown Burien along SW 152nd Street.
When you purchase a Pride flag, you&rsquo&hell…Read More
Signs Warning Of Removal Of Encampment With May 31 Deadline Have Been Posted At Burien Homeless Site
2023-05-27 23:40
Homeless campers on SW 152nd Street & 6th Ave SW in Burien were greeted with signs bearing an ominous May 31, 2023 11:59 p.m. deadline to vacate their encampment, further escalating the… Read More
2023-05-27 20:53
Large patches of bright orange/red water – that “stunk really bad” – were spotted (and sniffed) near Burien’s shores this week, with these photos by Deana Ander… Read More
2023-05-27 19:27
Burien Actors Theatre (BAT Theatre) on May 17, 2023 held a presentation on their proposed new, $48 million performing and visual arts center in Burien, based on early renderings from LMN Arc… Read More
2023-05-26 22:20
Come visit The Real Estate Gals booth at White Center Pride and Burien Pride on Saturday, June 3, 2023!
“As a lesbian-owned company, we’re passionate about supporting the LGBT… Read More
2023-05-26 20:27
Burien’s Severe Weather Shelter is seeking volunteers to help during the warmer months of summer, including extreme heat and poor air quality, usually due to smoke from wildfires.
S… Read More
2023-05-26 16:11
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty will be holding an Open House in Burien this weekend.
Welcome to a spacious and updated 3-bedroom home in Burien’s Seahurst neighbor… Read More
2023-05-26 01:47
The Burien City Council announced on Thursday, May 25, 2023 that it will be holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 30 to discuss King County’s decision not to provide assistance for… Read More
2023-05-26 00:43
Below is an original poem by writer Abbe Rollick, who lives near Burien’s homeless encampment on SW 152nd Street & 6th Ave SW:
Am I A Hypocrite?
Am I a hypocrite,If I refuse… Read More
2023-05-25 23:52
Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful, funny, or frightening story?
7 STORIES is a night of local storytelling held at the Highline Heritage Museum once a month &nd&hell…Read More
2023-05-25 23:01
Highline Public Schools is seeking public feedback on its communications services, and is taking a survey.
The survey closes Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
“Highline Public Schools is co… Read More
2023-05-25 22:59
Westside Baby’s upcoming annual diaper drive campaign – “From the Bottom Up” – will run from June through July, and here’s how YOU can help:
“Fro… Read More
2023-05-25 18:44
Self-Care and the Art of Massage: Your Wellness Journey Begins Here
In today’s whirlwind world, self-care is not merely a luxury; it’s a necessity. It is a personal comm… Read More
2023-05-25 17:55
The Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association (DMMDPA) will unveil WWI themed signal box wrap art this Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2023 – starting at 10 a.m.
All a… Read More
2023-05-25 17:11
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the City of Burien released an additional response to King County’s letter that warned the city that its police services (Burien Police/King County Sheriff… Read More
2023-05-24 23:01
If you wondered what a gathering of humans excitedly pointing towards Puget Sound with cameras and binoculars were doing at Burien’s Three Tree Point on Tuesday night, May 23, 2023, do… Read More
2023-05-23 23:22
While Opening Night on Saturday, June 3, 2023 is sold out, there are plenty of tickets available to see our fun, local collegiate baseball team the DubSea Fish Sticks play their 2023 season… Read More
2023-05-23 20:01
Here’s our recap of Monday night’s (May 22, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting:
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation
A Proclamation celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month was… Read More
2023-05-23 19:44
As we previously reported, King County sent a sternly-worded letter dated May 19, 2023 to the City of Burien, warning the city that it will not allow Burien Police / King County Sheriff&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-05-23 18:00
Former Burien City Council candidate John White has officially withdrawn from running for Position No. 4, and on Monday, May 22, 2023, King County Elections released the final lineup for the… Read More
2023-05-23 05:06
On May 19, 2023, the City of Burien received a sternly-worded letter from King County Executive Dow Constantine’s General Counsel, stating “substantial concerns with the City of… Read More
2023-05-23 00:22
From our sister site ILoveKent.net:
Five people were shot at an illegal street racing gathering on the Kent/Renton border early Sunday morning, May 20, 2023, Renton Police announced… Read More
2023-05-22 17:22
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy. If you are a candidate… Read More
2023-05-20 00:43
As of the King County Elections deadline of 5 p.m. on Friday, May 19, below are the candidates who have filed to run for seats on the Burien City Council in the 2023 election.
There are t… Read More
2023-05-19 22:45
Many have searched for the truth behind the infamous “Summer of the Saucers” in 1947, when Americans reported multiple sighting of flying discs.
One prominent sighting &ndash&hell…Read More
2023-05-19 16:40
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty will be holding an Open House in Burien this Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Welcome to a spacious and updated 3-bedroom home in the Seahurst neighb… Read More
2023-05-18 23:59
From our sister site The Waterland Blog:
Des Moines Police are investigating a felony harassment incident at Mt. Rainier High School that happened on Thursday afternoon, May 18, 2023… Read More
2023-05-18 23:01
The DubSea Fish Sticks summer collegiate baseball team’s Opening Night – set for Saturday, June 3, 2023 – is almost sold out, with less than 75 tickets left.
“We h… Read More
2023-05-18 20:34
The victim of a fatal crash that happened on Saturday, May 13, 2023 on SR 509 at SR 99 has been identified as Steven P. Sandoz, 67, of Burien, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced… Read More
2023-05-18 17:43
Tukwila Police are reporting that three suspects have been arrested in connection with a murder in a parking garage at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila in 2022.
As we previously reported, at… Read More
2023-05-18 17:08
Port of Seattle Police are seeking witnesses to a serious accident at Sea-Tac Airport that put a child in critical condition and injured two others on Wednesday afternoon, May 18, 2023.
P… Read More
2023-05-18 00:49
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) will cruise through our area this coming Sunday May 21, 2023, and is a worldwide fundraiser now in its twelfth season.
The purpose of this… Read More
2023-05-17 23:55
The City of Normandy Park will be hosting summer camps this summer, starting June 26, 2023.
Sign up for themed summer camps geared toward your 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old child, happening Monday … Read More
2023-05-17 22:51
An area between SW 170th Street and 31st Ave SW and 28th Ave SW and SW 169th Street in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood has been re-opened after being closed due to a gas leak on… Read More
2023-05-17 21:04
The BUFO Film Festival Potluck event – which was canceled due to COVID – has been re-scheduled for this Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the historic Forest Ledge mansion in Seahurst… Read More
2023-05-17 17:36
REMINDER: The annual Pirate Feast Fundraiser for Highline High School is this Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Burien Community Center, from 6:30-10 p.m.
Organizers promise a delicious taco b… Read More
2023-05-17 00:38
A special session of the Washington State Legislature adjourned in a matter of hours on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, as Gov. Jay Inslee signed SB 5536 to settle the matter of appropriate… Read More
2023-05-17 00:33
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REMINDER: The Second annual ‘Bite of Bernadette’ will bring a celebration of many cultures to Burien this Saturday, May 20, 2023.
St. Bernadette Parish School… Read More
2023-05-16 19:20
At a Special Meeting on April 25, 2023, the Tukwila Pool Board of Commissioners selected Schemata as the consultant of record to manage a feasibility study for the Tukwila Pool.
Schemata… Read More
2023-05-16 15:44
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, May 15, 2023:
Homeless Encampment Update
At the start of the meeting, Councilmember Cydney Moore… Read More
2023-05-16 02:06
Tremain Holloway, principal of Maritime High School in Highline Public Schools, has been named the Seattle Propeller Club ‘Public Official of the Year’ for his exce… Read More
2023-05-13 21:33
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is warning that a handful of WSP associated phone numbers are being “spoofed” – illegally obtained and used for fraudulent purposes &ndash&hell…Read More
2023-05-13 17:12
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 15, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: proclamations in honor of Affordable Housing Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day, discussion of Bla… Read More
2023-05-12 21:41
Highline Schools Foundation this week awarded scholarships totaling $233,000 to 34 graduating seniors from across Highline Public Schools, including students from Evergreen High School, High… Read More
2023-05-12 17:24
Candidates looking to run for office in local elections this year will have the opportunity to put their name on the ballot during the upcoming filing week of May 15–19, 2023.
There… Read More
2023-05-12 15:46
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty will be holding an Open House in Burien this weekend.
Welcome to a spacious and updated 3-bedroom home in the Seahurst Neighborhood:… Read More
2023-05-12 03:12
Who needs spring when you can just leap frog right into summer? The National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday, May 11, 2023 issued an “Excessive Heat Watch” starting Saturday af… Read More
2023-05-12 00:42
At 629 SW 152nd Street in Downtown Burien, there is a working metal clock that has a crooked support.
“Street Clock” is done as an artistic expression as part of Burien&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-05-11 15:37
A worker got shot at while chasing suspected burglars who attempted to steal what they thought was an ATM or Lotto machine (but was actually a Bitcoin machine) from a gas station in Burien o… Read More
2023-05-10 23:49
Find Easy Living in this 1-bedroom condo in 55+ golf community
This beautiful one bedroom condo is located in a quiet, 55+ golf community. The condo has been recently updated with new lam… Read More
2023-05-10 21:39
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
2023-05-10 17:31
A revocable living trust is a type of estate plan that allows you to transfer ownership of your assets into your trust during your lifetime and manage them for your own benefit.
Let&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-05-09 23:17
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REMINDER: First Church Christ, Scientist’s ‘A New View: When confidence seems lost’ will be held this Saturday, May 13, 2023, starting at 1 p.m.
Things c… Read More
2023-05-09 22:01
JOB: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is looking to hire a Membership & Business Outreach Manager:
Job Summary:
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is a private, not… Read More
2023-05-09 20:25
The National Weather Service and local meteorologist Michael Snyder (@SeattleWXGuy) both predict that temperatures may break record highs this coming Mother’s Day weekend.
“Lo… Read More
2023-05-09 18:23
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
2023-05-09 17:33
Meet Mike Perkins, your Burien neighbor ready to repair the glass at your home or business.
Mike Perkins was born and raised right here in the South Seattle area. He discovered the fie… Read More
2023-05-09 17:15
On Thursday, May 2, 2023, King County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested two suspects in connection with a two-year-long organized crime and money laundering operation.
The invest… Read More
2023-05-08 20:19
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
2023-05-08 19:32
CONGRATS to our Highline High School Pirates baseball team, who on Friday, May 5, 2023 beat the Sammamish High School Redhawks in an away game by a score of 7–2 for the KingCo 2A Leagu… Read More
2023-05-08 18:02
From our sister site I Love Kent:
Friday night, April 28, 2023 was a busy night for the Washington State Patrol (WSP) in South King County, with fleeing vehicles and the local, regional… Read More
2023-05-07 17:58
The Washington State Patrol is reporting that a guilty verdict has been reached in a drive-by shooting on SR 509 near the Cloverdale Street exit in December, 2019.
As we previously report… Read More
2023-05-07 15:01
The Highline Heritage Museum is launching a new program – ‘Fascinating Tours’ – starting the weekend of June 3, 2023, to increase tourism and spread awareness of High… Read More
2023-05-06 17:03
Longtime Kennedy Catholic High School Principal Jack Schuster passed away last week.
Schuster served as Principal of the Burien school for 22 years, from 1982–2004.
He is survive… Read More
2023-05-05 18:51
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
2023-05-05 16:08
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty will be holding an Open House in Renton this Friday, May 5.
You’re going to love this home:
From the moment you walk in the fron… Read More
2023-05-05 15:55
UPDATE FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023: The previously-scheduled BUFO Film Festival Potluck event scheduled for this Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Forest Ledge has been postponed.
Organizer John White tol… Read More
2023-05-05 13:55
Courtesy Mike O’Kelley comes these photos, taken at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden last week.
“A long cool spring so far, but it will warm up soon,” he said. &ldqu&hell…Read More
2023-05-05 00:53
The second annual festival celebrating the anniversary of the world’s first encounter with the iconic Men in Black will kick off a full weekend of events with its signature “6/22… Read More
2023-05-05 00:47
CHOICE Academy Parent Support Organization – an organization of parents fiscally sponsored by the Highline Schools Foundation – is partnering with Azteca Mexican Restaurants to d… Read More
2023-05-05 00:46
A jury in the District of Columbia on Thursday, May 4, 2023, returned guilty verdicts on multiple felonies against five members of the Proud Boys, finding four of the defendants &n&hell…Read More
2023-05-04 23:00
SAVE 15% OFF entire purchase, one day only – Friday, May 5, 2023 – at Howard and Marge Boutique!
Celebrating 15 years of Howard & Marge Boutique! Robin and… Read More
2023-05-04 21:35
Burien Police / King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that early Thursday morning, May 4, 2023 at about 1 a.m., deputies were flagged down by a male at SW 128th Street and Ambaum B… Read More
2023-05-04 15:59
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident, and in response to another Letter we published. It does not necessaril… Read More
2023-05-04 01:53
Rules for the 2023 BUFO Film Contest have been announced, and filmmakers and volunteers are invited to learn more at this Saturday’s (May 6, 2023)) Potluck at Forest Ledge starting at… Read More
2023-05-04 00:52
Discover Burien this week announced a Call for Artists to help in the creation of a new “Postcard Mural Wall” to be located in Downtown Burien.
The wall to be painted is 14&r&hell…Read More
2023-05-03 18:28
The Marvelous Marina Mercantile is a place for the unexpected.
Along Marine View Drive in Des Moines, WA, there is a new spot for discovery. A place to find unique specialty foods from… Read More
2023-05-03 17:06
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident, and in response to another Letter we published. It does not necessarily ref… Read More
2023-05-03 16:58
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its s… Read More
2023-05-03 00:51
Looking for a fun way to support your community? Multi-Service Center’s Spring into Action Dinner & Auction is right around the corner, coming Saturday, May 20!
This fun fundrai… Read More
2023-05-02 23:35
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, May 1, 2023:
Ambaum & Boulevard Park Development Plan
Residents of Ambaum and Boulevard Park… Read More
2023-05-02 22:37
If you’ve been wondering what’s going with the Tin Theater, which darkened its screen and closed its doors in January, 2022, here’s the scoop – a new business owned b… Read More
2023-05-02 21:53
Reports of a lockdown at Burien’s Highline High School on Tuesday afternoon, May 2, 2023, may have been because deputies located a robbery suspect near the school and took him into cus… Read More
2023-05-02 21:42
Story & Photos by Eric Mathison
Maureen Hoffmann is well known around Burien.
Maybe, it’s because she’s led Walk-n-Talks around town every month for many years as part… Read More
2023-05-02 21:13
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, six males reportedly entered the Big 5 Sporting Goods store in Burien, broke a display case, then stole several Airsoft pistols.
At around 2 p.m., reports ar… Read More
2023-05-02 20:01
As of June 1, 2023, travelers and guests that park at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) garage will see an increase in parking rates, the Port of Seattle announced.
The Port say… Read More
2023-05-02 15:01
Volunteers are needed for StormFest 2023, which starts Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Here’s more info from the City of Burien:
StormFest 2023 Event Details
Inspire the next generat… Read More
2023-05-02 13:44
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog allows residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy:
Burien City Council… Read More
2023-05-01 20:51
Helena’s Cleaners: An American Journey to Success
Have you visited the Normandy Park Towne Center and wondered “what’s that big efficient looking operation in the southw… Read More
2023-05-01 20:03
Do you enjoy beach walking or beachcombing? Looking at wildlife along our beaches? A local group is seeking Volunteers to help look for invasive crab molts along our Puget Sound shores.
C… Read More
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