Story by Mark Neuman Photos courtesy Ted Huetter/Museum of Flight Sounding perhaps like youthful science fiction fans excitedly reciting passages from their favorite cosmic short stories, a handful of well-funded grown up visionaries announced plans to... »
by Ralph Nichols A proposed Kids and Cops Initiative for Burien will again be in the spotlight at tonight’s (April 23) city council study session (download PDF of the packet here, see p. 3). Council members will take a closer look at a special utility ... »
The King County Department of Community and Human Services is offering zero-percent loans for low and moderate-income homeowners needing help with home repairs. “Loans are available for up to $25,000 and at zero percent interest,” according to the coun... »
B-Town Blog Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest Realty announced Thursday (April 5) that it has been acquired by HomeServices of America, Inc., a Warren Buffet-owned corporation based in Minneapolis. PNW was bought in December by Brookfield Reside... »
A Big Picture High School student is one of 22 who will be honored by King County Executive Dow Constantine at the County’s annual “Earth Heroes at School” ceremony on April 26... »
A new Parks and Trails Map is now available for free to the public at Burien City Hall. The map includes parks and trails in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila. Parks and trails in adjacent communities including parts of Newc... »
“Fly me to the moon, and let me swing among the stars…” Well not exactly, but thanks to Alaska Airlines, sponsor of the Highline Classic Jazz Festival, one lucky winner will win two tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. Only 200 tickets will be so... »
BECU announced Wednesday (March 7) that Burien’s John F. Kennedy Catholic High School was among the 48 recipients to receive a grant. This is the 10th year that BECU has awarded over $100,000 in community grants to support education projects that help ... »
The 8th monthly ‘Walk n’Talk’ will take place this Sunday, March 4, starting at 2 p.m. at Burien Town Square, then sauntering through Burien’s Chelsea Park neighborhood. “Think of it as a chance to talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to... »
If you’re like many Burien residents, you may be more concerned about increasing violence in the area, especially after some recent incidents, including school lockdowns as well as Tuesday night’s major police turnout for an armed robbery attempt at a ... »
Saying she is “thrilled and honored,” Dr. Susan Enfield was introduced Tuesday morning (Feb. 28) as new Highline School District superintendent. “This is a decision that I am so happy about,” Enfield said during a press conference... »
Dr. Susan Enfield, who was heavily recruited by the Highline, Seattle and Bellevue School Districts for the job of Superintendent, accepted Highline’s job offer Tuesday morning (Feb. 28). Pending approval by the school board, as well as contract negoti... »
by Jack Mayne Dr. David Engle, a candidate for superintendent of the Highline School District, says keeping the schools moving forward on an established forward track while financing was critically low is the most important goal he would face in the jo... »
The Highline School District Board of Directors on Sunday (Feb. 12) named the three finalists in its search for Highline’s next superintendent: Dr. Susan Enfield, currently interim Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools, and apparently also a candid... »
We’d like to welcome back Advertiser 909 Coffee and Wine, and their hip place next door, 913 Spirits – both of which are again offering an exclusive $5 off Coupon! 909 is a popular neighborhood gathering place in Olde Burien with great coffee, fresh-ba... »
