The Seattle Thunderbirds are adding a fun, social twist to hockey with a "Single Mingle" promotion during their game against the Tri-City Americans this Friday night, Feb. 13. Fans who purchase a ticket in Section 107 will receive a wristband that matches their vibe, giving attendees a chance to connect with fellow fans during the game, according to team information.

February has arrived, and with it all manners of Valentine’s celebrations at Des Moines’ Marina Mercantile. Given the Merc’s increasingly popular Afternoon Tea program, the fun of course starts there. “We always love to have a nice themed Afternoon Tea,” says the Merc’s Brenda Sutherland, “And Valentine’s – or Galentine’s if you prefer! – is pretty much the perfect theme for tea.”

Former B-Town Blog intern Bryan Shickley is bringing new life to the voice of late comedy legend Phil Hartman through an animated short film built entirely around rarely heard archival recordings of the “Saturday Night Live” star. Animator and filmmaker Shickley, who interned for us while a student at Burien's Big Picture High School. is currently working on an animated film built around rarely heard recordings by the late comedy legend Hartman, combining archival audio with a wide range of animation techniques.

The Burien City Council will select its Mayor and Deputy Mayor, review the city’s 2026 proclamations, receive an updated financial forecast, consider amendments to the 2026 budget and more during its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall (map below), live on Comcast TV Channel 21, 

Large Douglas Fir trees at Economy Wiring in Burien Economy Wiring in Burien announced this week that it will not hold its annual holiday tree lighting this year, following news that King County Fire District #2 can no longer assist with installing lights on the event’s large Douglas Fir tree due to safety and equipment concerns. The company said it was saddened to stop this longtime tradition, which has been held at its location at 633 SW 148th Street in early December since 1982, with a break during the COVID pandemic.

Burien's own John Hendow will be rockin' the Triple Door in Seattle as lead guitarist for David Bowie tribute band BowieVision on Friday night, Dec. 5, 2025. Hendow and the acclaimed tribute band will perform two shows on Friday, Dec. 5 at The Triple Door in downtown Seattle, the band announced on Facebook. Hendow serves as lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the band, which specializes in interpreting and celebrating the music of the late, iconic Bowie.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published on Oct. 30, 2022. Burien’s historic Three Tree Point Store has been closed since late August, leaving its future uncertain, but giving some rumored ghosts inside more time to enjoy the empty space. For years, some visitors and workers have claimed strange, unexplained happenings in the 1903 landmark, the first grocery store in Burien.

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...

BAT Theatre’s monthly Cabaret returns from its summer break on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, with “Judy Ann Sings Garland and Other Favorites” at the Michelangelo Room at Angelo’s of Burien. The evening is a ...

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...

Safety concerns are on the rise in Burien as residents speak out about the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) over its Bloomside supportive housing facility. DESC History in Burien: Bloomside op...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.