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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'DESC Bloomside is a welcome part of our community' - The B-Town (Burien) Blog Dear Neighbors, The undersigned group of Burien community members is writing to share our support and gratitude for the work of DESC Bloomside. As Burien residents we want all of our community members...

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UPDATE: Washington State Patrol seeks witnesses in fatal hit and run on SR 509 near Meyers Way - The B-Town (Burien) Blog A motorcyclist was killed late Saturday night, Sept. 13, 2025 in a three-vehicle collision on southbound State Route 509 near South Cloverdale Street, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). T...

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South King County Arts Roundup: free concerts, outdoor theater, art exhibits & more for late summer - The B-Town (Burien) Blog South King County Arts Roundup: free concerts, outdoor theater, art exhibits & more for late summer. Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our South King Coun...

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'Much Ado About Assault': Burien pepper spray altercation during outdoor play leads to assault charges Friday night - The B-Town (Burien) Blog An altercation during an outdoor performance of "Much Ado About Nothing" by GreenStage at Lake Burien School Memorial Park ended with one man pepper-sprayed and another detained by deputies Friday nig...

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ELECTION RESULTS 3: Third ballot count indicates who’s headed to the Nov. 4 General Election The top two candidates in each of Burien’s City Council and other races have emerged after three rounds of ballot counts in the Aug. 5 primary election, with incumbents and political newcomers alike advancing to the Nov. 4 general election. In the Burien City Council Position 1 race, incumbent Hugo Garcia steadily expanded his lead across all three ballot drops. Jessica Ivey, who will join him on the November ballot, also gained momentum as the returns progressed, reinforcing her position in the top two.

ELECTION RESULTS 3: Third ballot count indicates who’s headed to the Nov. 4 General Election

The top two candidates in each of Burien’s City Council and other races have emerged after three rounds of ballot counts in the Aug. 5 primary election, with incumbents and political newcomers alike…

Cajun and Creole Fest will bring the soul of Louisiana to Downtown Kent on Aug. 16 Downtown Kent will transform into “Little Louisiana” on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, when the Kent Downtown Partnership hosts its annual Cajun and Creole Fest from 2 to 7 p.m. The free, family-friendly festival invites visitors to “dance, dine and have a ragin’ Cajun good time,” with a day of Zydeco and blues music, Southern-inspired food, art, and kids’ activities. Organizers say the goal is to transform historic Downtown Kent into “Little Louisiana,” showcasing the vibrant culture and hospitality of the South.

Cajun and Creole Fest will bring the soul of Louisiana to Downtown Kent on Aug. 16

Downtown Kent will transform into “Little Louisiana” on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, when the Kent Downtown Partnership hosts its annual Cajun and Creole Fest from 2 to 7 p.m. The free, family-friendly festival invites…

Meals on Wheels in Burien urgently needs Volunteer drivers The Burien Meals on Wheels program is looking for dedicated Volunteers to support local seniors by delivering meals and offering a vital lifeline to those who are homebound. Operated by Sound Generations, the program is seeking alternate delivery drivers to serve on Wednesday mornings. Volunteers are asked to arrive between 10:30 and 11 a.m., with routes typically taking about 90 minutes to complete.

Meals on Wheels in Burien urgently needs Volunteer drivers

The Burien Meals on Wheels program is looking for dedicated Volunteers to support local seniors by delivering meals and offering a vital lifeline to those who are homebound. Operated by Sound Generations, the program is seeking alternate…

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 5 Candidate Gabriel Fernandez EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the final entry in our 2025 Voters Guide and Burien City Council Candidate Q&A series. To read the entire series, click here. Three candidates are seeking election to Position No. 5 on the Burien City Council, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races.

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 5 Candidate Gabriel Fernandez

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the final entry in our 2025 Voters Guide and Burien City Council Candidate Q&A series. To read the entire series, click here. Three candidates are seeking election to Position No.…

Enjoy dinner and a show outdoors in South King County parks with Burien Actors Theatre’s comedy ‘The Guardsman’ this summer Don’t miss a free family-friendly outdoor show in South King County parks! Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) brings Rachel Rene’s clever adaptation of Ferenc Molnar’s comedy The Guardsman to a South King County park near you through Aug. 17, 2025. The free outdoor performances premiere this Friday night, July 25 starting at 7 p.m. at Riverton Heights Park in SeaTac (

Enjoy dinner and a show outdoors in South King County parks with Burien Actors Theatre’s comedy ‘The Guardsman’ this summer

Don’t miss a free family-friendly outdoor show in South King County parks! Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) brings Rachel Rene’s clever adaptation of Ferenc Molnar’s comedy The…

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 5 Candidate Sarah Moore Three candidates are seeking election to Position No. 5 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races. Ballots began arriving July 18 for the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election, where all four candidates for Burien City Council Position No. 1 will appear on the ballot.

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 5 Candidate Sarah Moore

Three candidates are seeking election to Position No. 5 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races.…

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Marie Barbon Three candidates are seeking election to Position No. 3 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races. Ballots began arriving July 18 for the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election, where all four candidates for Burien City Council Position No. 1 will appear on the ballot.

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Marie Barbon

Three candidates are seeking election to Position No. 3 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races.…

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Sam Mendez Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 3 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races. Ballots began arriving July 18 for the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election, where all four candidates for Burien City Council Position No. 1 will appear on the ballot.

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Sam Mendez

Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 3 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races. Ballots…

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Jessica Ivey Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 1 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races. Ballots began arriving July 18 for the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election, where all four candidates for Burien City Council Position No. 1 will appear on the ballot.

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Jessica Ivey

Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 1 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races.…

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Hugo Garcia Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 1 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races. All four candidates will appear on the Aug. 5 primary election ballot, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the Nov. 8 general election. Incumbent Hugo Garcia, first elected in 2021, is seeking a second term.

VOTER’S GUIDE: 11 Questions for Burien City Council Position No. 1 Candidate Hugo Garcia

Four candidates are seeking election to Position No. 1 on the Burien City Council in 2025, offering voters a range of backgrounds and perspectives in one of the city’s most closely watched local races. All…

‘Worst Mayor’ claim in Rep. Obras’ campaign mailer draws sharp rebuttal from Kevin Schilling Rep. Edwin Obras. Area voters got a jolt in their mailboxes this week — a campaign flyer from Rep. Edwin Obras (D-33rd District) accusing Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling of being “the worst mayor in the state on police staffing,” marking one of the most pointed disputes yet in the hotly contested 33rd District race. Schilling – who has served as Burien Mayor since 2024 – is running against Rep.

‘Worst Mayor’ claim in Rep. Obras’ campaign mailer draws sharp rebuttal from Kevin Schilling

Rep. Edwin Obras. Area voters got a jolt in their mailboxes this week — a campaign flyer from Rep. Edwin Obras (D-33rd District) accusing Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling of being “the worst mayor in the state…

Just in time for the heat, Burien Town Square Park’s Water Fountain has been repaired and reopened The water fountain at Burien’s Town Square Park is officially back in action after being out of service for repairs. City staff confirmed Tuesday, July 15, 2025 that the popular splash feature has been repaired and turned on just in time for this week’s heatwave. The fountain, located at 480 SW 152nd Street in the heart of downtown Burien, is a favorite among families and children looking to cool off during the summer.

Just in time for the heat, Burien Town Square Park’s Water Fountain has been repaired and reopened

The water fountain at Burien’s Town Square Park is officially back in action after being out of service for repairs. City staff confirmed Tuesday, July 15, 2025 that the popular splash feature has…

Thanks Readers! B-Town Blog traffic soars +92% in June 2025, driven by breaking news and Burien event coverage The B-Town Blog saw a major surge in readership during the month of June 2025, with 104,991 total users visiting — a +91.7% jump from May and a +71.9% increase from the same time last year, according to Google Analytics data. Sessions also spiked to 150,266, a +76.6% boost from the previous month, while total pageviews climbed +61% to 189,267…

Thanks Readers! B-Town Blog traffic soars +92% in June 2025, driven by breaking news and Burien event coverage

The B-Town Blog saw a major surge in readership during the month of June 2025, with 104,991 total users visiting — a +91.7% jump from May and a +71.9% increase from the same time last…

Flying saucer’s generator abducted from Dog Park ahead of Aug. 16 Burien UFO Festival A key promotional centerpiece for this year’s Burien UFO Festival (BUFO) — a large inflatable flying saucer — was deflated overnight after the generator powering it was abducted. The theft occurred at the Dog Park at SW 152nd Street and 6th Ave SW in Downtown Burien, according to BUFO founder John White, who reported the loss of a Honda generator valued at just under $2,000.

Flying saucer’s generator abducted from Dog Park ahead of Aug. 16 Burien UFO Festival

A key promotional centerpiece for this year’s Burien UFO Festival (BUFO) — a large inflatable flying saucer — was deflated overnight after the generator powering it was abducted. The theft occurred at the Dog…

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Scenes from a red, white and blue 4th of July 2025 around Burien With flags waving, music soaring, and community spirit on full display, Burien celebrated Independence Day on the 4th of July with a full day of festivities that brought thousands together to honor the nation’s founding — and one another. The city’s 102nd Annual Independence Day Parade began at 11 a.m., winding through downtown with a colorful lineup of marching bands, classic cars, local businesses, scout troops, civic leaders and more.

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Scenes from a red, white and blue 4th of July 2025 around Burien

With flags waving, music soaring, and community spirit on full display, Burien celebrated Independence Day on the 4th of July with a full day of festivities that brought thousands together to honor the nation’s founding…

One killed, another injured in early morning shooting at Glen Acres Golf Course in Burien Thursday - The B-Town (Burien) Blog One person is dead and another hospitalized after a shooting early Thursday morning, July 3, 2025 near the Glen Acres Golf Course in Burien, the King County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Deputies respon...

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ICE raids prompt cancellation of July 26 Folklórico Festival in Burien - The B-Town (Burien) Blog The organizers of the 4th annual Pacific Northwest Folklórico Festival – set for Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Burien Town Square Park – announced they are canceling the 2025 event, citing immigration en...

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Seattle’s 48 Hour Film Project marks 20 years of local filmmaking, launches new nonprofit Seattle’s 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) returns for its 20th year this July, marking two decades of fast-paced, neighborhood-driven filmmaking, along with the debut of a new nonprofit supporting local storytellers year-round. Kirk Nordenstrom And it also marks a global first – Seattle is the only city in the world to reach 20 years with the same producer at the helm…

Seattle’s 48 Hour Film Project marks 20 years of local filmmaking, launches new nonprofit

Seattle’s 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) returns for its 20th year this July, marking two decades of fast-paced, neighborhood-driven filmmaking, along with the debut of a new nonprofit supporting local…

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Not mediocre. “Something deep in the human heart breaks at the thought of a life of mediocrity.” – C.S. Lewis I believe this is true. However, the rub in this idea is how one defines “mediocrity.” It’s a shifty word and can mean many different things to many different people. Its definition begins in how we define the fringe elements of success and failure with “mediocre” living someplace in the middle of them.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Not mediocre.

“Something deep in the human heart breaks at the thought of a life of mediocrity.” – C.S. Lewis I believe this is true. However, the rub in this idea is how one defines “mediocrity.” It’s a shifty word and can mean many different things to many different people. Its…

All Elite Wrestling returns to Washington with AEW COLLISION and AEW DYNAMITE at accesso ShoWare Center June 21 & June 25 Be a part of the action as All Elite Wrestling (AEW) brings to you, “AEW: Collision” and “AEW: Dynamite” live at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent on June 21 and June 25, 2025. Fans can expect an action-packed evening, featuring AEW’s incredible roster of male and female wrestlers. Witness the athleticism, massive personalities, and exciting storylines that have made AEW a sensation.

All Elite Wrestling returns to Washington with AEW COLLISION and AEW DYNAMITE at accesso ShoWare Center June 21 & June 25

Be a part of the action as All Elite Wrestling (AEW) brings to you, “AEW: Collision” and “AEW: Dynamite” live at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent on June 21 and June 25, 2025.…

Maury Island Incident will take on Roswell in UFO debate on Oct. 10 in Truth or Consequences, NM On Friday night, Oct. 10, 2025 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, believers in the Roswell UFO crash will face off against defenders of Washington state's lesser-known Maury Island Incident in a public debate. One side cites a UFO crash with alien bodies in the desert; the other points to slag, a Man in Black, and a doomed B-25 bomber with the first two casualties for the newly-independent Air Force near Kelso, Washington.

Maury Island Incident will take on Roswell in UFO debate on Oct. 10 in Truth or Consequences, NM

On Friday night, Oct. 10, 2025 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, believers in the Roswell UFO crash will face off against defenders of Washington state's lesser-known Maury Island Incident in a…

Over 1,600 rally in Des Moines for democracy at peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday By Victoria Andrews By Noon on Saturday, June 14, 2025, the crowd had already begun gathering, a full hour before the official start time. Des Moines Police Chief Ted Boe, mindful of the potential for unrest, surveyed the scene and praised Seniors for the Constitution and Des Moines Indivisible planners for their excellent organization. His eyes took in the numerous volunteer monitors in yellow vests, the pop-up tents, the DJ playing a set list of throw-back protest songs, ready-made signs for those who didn’t bring their own, plus extra sign-making materials, and the food bank donation table. 

Over 1,600 rally in Des Moines for democracy at peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday

By Victoria Andrews By Noon on Saturday, June 14, 2025, the crowd had already begun gathering, a full hour before the official start time. Des Moines Police Chief Ted Boe, mindful of the potential for unrest,…

City of Burien will not name a ‘Citizen of the Year’ in 2025, ending 30-year tradition For the first time since the award’s inception in 1995 some 30 years ago, the City of Burien will not honor a “Citizen of the Year” in 2025, citing a shift toward broader forms of community recognition and limited staff capacity. "Every year, the Burien City Council honors community members who make outstanding contributions to our community by presenting them with the Citizen of the Year award," the city says on its…

City of Burien will not name a ‘Citizen of the Year’ in 2025, ending 30-year tradition

For the first time since the award’s inception in 1995 some 30 years ago, the City of Burien will not honor a “Citizen of the Year” in 2025, citing a shift toward broader forms of community recognition and…

Burien-trained boxer Julio ‘Diceman’ Ocampo Hernández set to shine at Emerald Queen Casino Saturday night Training out of Burien’s Team Benavidez Gym, undefeated Kent boxer Julio “Diceman” Ocampo Hernández (7-0, 3 KOs) is set to return to the ring Saturday night, June 14, 2025 at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, looking to extend his perfect record and showcase the rising talent coming out of South King County. The 24-year-old welterweight will headline a stacked fight card at the EQC Event Center.

Burien-trained boxer Julio ‘Diceman’ Ocampo Hernández set to shine at Emerald Queen Casino Saturday night

Training out of Burien’s Team Benavidez Gym, undefeated Kent boxer Julio “Diceman” Ocampo Hernández (7-0, 3 KOs) is set to return to the ring Saturday night, June 14, 2025 at Emerald Queen…