This week, the Burien City Council and City of Burien released a statement on Councilmember Cydney Moore and Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer, regarding their assisting homeless ca… Read More
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
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, June 5, 2023:
June is Pollinators Month
Council read a proclamation that aims to encourage residents to… Read More
With one swing in the bottom of the fourth inning, Mack Leonard gave Florida State a lead as her team looked to force a Game 3 in the Women’s College World Series.
It lasted all of… Read More
On the agenda for Monday night’s (June 12, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: Juneteenth proclamation, presentation on homeless outreach and case management efforts, developmen… Read More
Competitors from the Figure category met in Sacramento, California for the 2023 Northern California Pro over the weekend on June 10. This show served as an Olympia qualifier, as athletes h… Read More
Public “Show Cause” Hearings for Planning Commissioner Charles Schaefer and Burien City Councilmember Cydney Moore will be held this Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Burien City Hall… Read More
Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer was removed by a 4–3 vote at the Burien City Council’s Special Hearing Thursday night, June 15, 2023.
Voting to remove him after a n… Read More
Paraiso Miami Swim Week recently took place, captivating Miami’s shores with a multitude of events and runway shows. This fashion extravaganza spanned four days and showcased the indus… Read More
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Thursday night, June 15, 2023:
This special meeting – which lasted over three hours – had just two ag… Read More
Our staff’s 50 favorite albums of 2023 so far, presented alphabetically, with our 50 favorite songs to follow tomorrow. By  Katie Bain, Dave Brooks, Eric Renner Brown, Stephen… Read More
Jessie James Decker Sheds Tears of Joy On The Runway For Her Kittenish Swim Fashion Show
The show was held at the PARAISO Miami Beach fashion pavilion with the collection now on sale at Kitt… Read More
Have you ever watched a movie that made you doubt your intelligence? 100% of the time, It’s the movie, not you! The manipulative effects of some movies leave audiences questioning thei… Read More
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified organization. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor i… Read More
Gender Neutral Old English Baby Names for both Male and Female with Their Meanings: Finding the perfect name for your new born baby is one of the most important decisions you’ll have… Read More
The owners of Burien Toyota – a car dealership that has been doing business in Burien for over 68 years – on July 10, 2023 sent a letter to the Burien City Council expressing the… Read More
The 2023 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational field is set with the passing of the typical Friday entry deadline. The field is set for this event, the only two-woman team event on the LPGA Tou… Read More
The B-Town Blog asked candidates running for Burien City Council Position No. 2 10 questions covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the council, what they think about cur… Read More
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council regular meeting, held Monday night, July 17, 2023:
Public Comments
The house was packed again with community members coming to expr… Read More
Each candidate for Burien City Council was asked ten questions covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the council, what they think about current issues in the city, and w… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the co… Read More
On Tuesday night, July 18, 2023 the Latino Civic Alliance (LCA) held a forum for candidates running for the 2023 Burien City Council election.
Nina Martinez, director of the LCA, organize… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the co… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the co… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the co… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the co… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the co… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the co… Read More
The Port of Seattle on July 27, 2023 sent a letter to the City of Burien, expressing “strong concerns” about the city’s consideration of its Lora Lake property in the North… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to serve on the co… Read More
REMINDER: Remember to VOTE in the 2023 Primary Election – return your ballot to a ballot drop box (no stamp required) by 8 p.m. this Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Burien City Cou… Read More
The first round of results are in for Tuesday’s (Aug. 1, 2023) Primary Election, and initial returns are favoring Linda Akey and Rut Perez-Studer for Position No. 2 and Kevin Schilling… Read More
The second round of results for the Aug. 1, 2023 Primary Election are still favoring Linda Akey and Rut Perez-Studer for Position No. 2, and Kevin Schilling and Patricia Hudson for Position… Read More
Thursday’s (Aug. 3, 2023) third round of election returns show that Burien City Council, Position No. 2 incumbent Cydney Moore is now in second place behind Linda Akey, after gaining e… Read More
Friday’s (Aug. 4, 2023) fourth round of election returns show that Burien City Council, Position No. 2 incumbent Cydney Moore gained strength in second place over Rut Perez-S… Read More
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Aug. 7, 2023, which at times got a bit tense between Councilmember Cydney Moore and City Manager Adolfo Bailon… Read More
Wednesday’s (Aug. 9, 2023) eighth round of election returns – which seem to be trickling in slowly – show that Burien City Council, Position No. 2 will likely pit… Read More
Results for the Aug. 1 Primary were certified on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 by King County Elections, and the final winners of this election for Burien City Council – who will all move on… Read More
Kristine Moreland and her organization, The More We Love, have been the subject of much conjecture about homelessness in Burien over recent weeks.
Moreland – who also works as a Mor… Read More
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Sept. 11, 2023:
Proclamations
From September 8th-17th, Burien celebrates the many cultures and contribut… Read More
Are the Minnesota Vikings wasting Justin Jefferson’s talents?
Most would argue that Justin Jefferson is the best wideout in the NFL today, but Lorenzo Reyes breaks down whether… Read More
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce.
The Seattle South… Read More
Interview by Ron Harris
Just as the Mr. Olympia contest featured several men who dominated the event for a series of years, the Ms. Olympia has also had a few women that kept an iron grip o… Read More
Cydney Sutherland Obituary – Death: In Loving Memory of Barrie Ontario Woman, Cydney Sutherland
Cydney Sutherland Obituary: Cydney Sutherland’s untimely death has shocked her fri… Read More
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce.
The Seattle… Read More
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 25, 2023) regular Burien City Council meeting: appointment of seven candidates for the Planning Commission, proclamations and more.
The meeti… Read More
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Sept. 25, 2023:
Proclamation: National Literacy Month
This proclamation recognizes the import… Read More
Selecting a name for your little one can be both exciting and challenging, with so many options that you can choose from. If you want to give your baby a name that starts with the letter &ld… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked 10 questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous Q&As here), covering topics like their reas… Read More
Each candidate running for the Burien City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked ten questions by The B-Town Blog (read previous Q&As here), covering topics like their rea… Read More
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Joana Baptista earned a championship singles victory in the top flight at the Beach Tennis Fall Tournament in Long Beach, Calif., Sunday.
Baptista cruised… Read More
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Joana Baptista earned a championship singles victory in the top flight at the Beach Tennis Fall Tournament in Long Beach, Calif., Sunday.
Baptista cruised… Read More
Cydney Morriss Car Accident: 51-Year-Old Lefors Wooman, Cydney Morriss Killed in Carson County Car Crash
Cydney Morriss Car Accident: In a tragic incident on Saturday afternoon, a life was l… Read More
[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
Cydney Bernard is an accomplished American production manager and producer known for her significant contributions to the film industry. Born…
Read more: Cydney Bernard Biography: Ag… Read More
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Oct. 16, 2023:
Proclamations
Mayor Sofia Aragon, Burien’s first Filipino American mayor and counci… Read More
On Oct. 3, 2023, a forum was held at the Burien Library for candidates running for the Burien City Council, where only half – three of six – showed up.
Organized by the non-pa… Read More
[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
[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