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Debi Wagner files to run for Burien City Council Position #3
B-Town (Blog) - Debi Wagner officially filed to run for Burien City Council, Position #3, where she will face incumbent Joan McGilton, Andrea Reay and Robert Richmond III. Wagner, a longtime local activist and Author, has 35 years of business experience in accounting and management. She was also endorsed by Burien's first Mayor, Arun Jhaveri, who said: 'I [...] Read more...
Debi Wagner files to run for Burien City Council Position #3
B-Town (Blog) - Debi Wagner officially filed to run for Burien City Council, Position #3, where she will face incumbent Joan McGilton, Andrea Reay and Robert Richmond III. Wagner, a longtime local activist and Author, has 35 years of business experience in accounting and management. She was also endorsed by Burien's first Mayor, Arun Jhaveri, who said: 'I [...] Read more...
Saturday, May 18, 2013 -- 9:34 am
Softball teams eliminated at district
Highline Times - Three fastpitch softball teams from the Highline Times/Des Moines News area journeyed to Sprinker Recreation Center in Spanaway for West Central District/Southwest Washington tournament action in three different classifications, and all three were quickly eliminated. Of the three, Mount Rainier came the closest to winning. The Rams lost to South Kitsap in their 10 a.m. Class 4A opener by a 9-4 score, then were dumped into a loser-out game against powerful Puyallup. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235",... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Softball teams eliminated at district
Highline Times - Three fastpitch softball teams from the Highline Times/Des Moines News area journeyed to Sprinker Recreation Center in Spanaway for West Central District/Southwest Washington tournament action in three different classifications, and all three were quickly eliminated. Of the three, Mount Rainier came the closest to winning. The Rams lost to South Kitsap in their 10 a.m. Class 4A opener by a 9-4 score, then were dumped into a loser-out game against powerful Puyallup. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235",... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Saturday, May 18, 2013 -- 9:32 am
SLIDESHOW: Tyee advances into soccer quarterfinals
Highline Times - It's been a season of firsts for the Tyee High School boys soccer team. The Totems made their first state playoff appearance since 1982 when they hosted Capital this past Tuesday, and they posted their first state victory ever when they won that game by a 4-1 score. Now Tyee goes on to the state quarterfinals Saturday, May 18 for the first time when the Totems pay a 7 p.m. visit to Franklin Pierce High School of Tacoma. The Totems are aiming to win that loser-out game and earn a berth into the May 24 state Class 2A semifinals to be played at Sunset Chevrolet Stadium in Sumner. The... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
SLIDESHOW: Tyee advances into soccer quarterfinals
Highline Times - It's been a season of firsts for the Tyee High School boys soccer team. The Totems made their first state playoff appearance since 1982 when they hosted Capital this past Tuesday, and they posted their first state victory ever when they won that game by a 4-1 score. Now Tyee goes on to the state quarterfinals Saturday, May 18 for the first time when the Totems pay a 7 p.m. visit to Franklin Pierce High School of Tacoma. The Totems are aiming to win that loser-out game and earn a berth into the May 24 state Class 2A semifinals to be played at Sunset Chevrolet Stadium in Sumner. The... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Saturday, May 18, 2013 -- 9:22 am
Long-time resident announces bid for Burien council position
Highline Times - Press release: Hello my name is Steve Armstrong and I am running for Burien City Council / Position 7. I've lived in Burien for over 40 years. Attended Shorewood Elementary, Cascade Middle School, Evergreen High and the University of Washington. My children, Alex and Elena, attended local schools - St. Francis, Highline and JFK. I am currently employed by The Boeing Company (32 years) specializing in Contracts. My hobbies include: hiking, mountain climbing, fly fishing, tennis, volleyball and spending time with my family and friends. I'm running for city council because I believe it's... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Long-time resident announces bid for Burien council position
Highline Times - Press release: Hello my name is Steve Armstrong and I am running for Burien City Council / Position 7. I've lived in Burien for over 40 years. Attended Shorewood Elementary, Cascade Middle School, Evergreen High and the University of Washington. My children, Alex and Elena, attended local schools - St. Francis, Highline and JFK. I am currently employed by The Boeing Company (32 years) specializing in Contracts. My hobbies include: hiking, mountain climbing, fly fishing, tennis, volleyball and spending time with my family and friends. I'm running for city council because I believe it's... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 7:33 pm
ELECTION UPDATE: After deadline passes, 13 file for 4 City Council seats
B-Town (Blog) - After the filing deadline passed for the 2013 election on Friday (May 17), it looks to be quite a horse race for seats for local offices, with 13 candidates declared running for four Burien City Council seats. The Primary election will be Aug. 6, and the General election will be Nov. 5. BURIEN: Council Position [...] Read more...
ELECTION UPDATE: After deadline passes, 13 file for 4 City Council seats
B-Town (Blog) - After the filing deadline passed for the 2013 election on Friday (May 17), it looks to be quite a horse race for seats for local offices, with 13 candidates declared running for four Burien City Council seats. The Primary election will be Aug. 6, and the General election will be Nov. 5. BURIEN: Council Position [...] Read more...
Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 3:10 pm
SLIDESHOW: Alaska Airlines Combi lands at Sea-Tac with year's first Copper River salmon; Four celebrity chefs compete
Highline Times - At 6:15 a.m., May 17, a Boeing 737-400 Alaska Cargo Combi arrived at Sea-Tac Airport with much fanfare to unload 24,000 pounds of recently-caught Copper River king and sockeye salmon via processors, Ocean Beauty, Trident, and Copper River seafoods. After their three-hour flight, pilots Jeff Meyer, captain, and Peter Michels, first officer, appeared holding a "lucky" 42-pound salmon over their heads, then escorted the fish down the outside ladder to the tarmac, and across a red carpet for media and other onlookers. The fish was caught in Cordova. This event has become an annual Seattle... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
SLIDESHOW: Alaska Airlines Combi lands at Sea-Tac with year's first Copper River salmon; Four celebrity chefs compete
Highline Times - At 6:15 a.m., May 17, a Boeing 737-400 Alaska Cargo Combi arrived at Sea-Tac Airport with much fanfare to unload 24,000 pounds of recently-caught Copper River king and sockeye salmon via processors, Ocean Beauty, Trident, and Copper River seafoods. After their three-hour flight, pilots Jeff Meyer, captain, and Peter Michels, first officer, appeared holding a "lucky" 42-pound salmon over their heads, then escorted the fish down the outside ladder to the tarmac, and across a red carpet for media and other onlookers. The fish was caught in Cordova. This event has become an annual Seattle... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 1:01 pm
Seahurst Math Club to host local Mathematics Competition May 31
B-Town (Blog) - On Friday, May 31, the Seahurst Elementary School math club will be hosting their fourth annual Elementary Math Bonanza, a math contest for students in fourth through sixth-grades. 'Students from across the district will be exposed to problems and topics that go beyond their standard curriculum and share their enjoyment of mathematics with like-minded students,' [...] Read more...
Seahurst Math Club to host local Mathematics Competition May 31
B-Town (Blog) - On Friday, May 31, the Seahurst Elementary School math club will be hosting their fourth annual Elementary Math Bonanza, a math contest for students in fourth through sixth-grades. 'Students from across the district will be exposed to problems and topics that go beyond their standard curriculum and share their enjoyment of mathematics with like-minded students,' [...] Read more...
Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 12:40 pm
Pickleball Tournament will be served up in SeaTac this weekend
B-Town (Blog) - A pickleball tournament will be served up at the SeaTac Community Center this weekend, with the best players from all over the country competing. 'Pickleball was invented in Seattle, and SeaTac will host the current men's and women's world champions this weekend,' said Jonathan Blake, who will be playing in the 4.0 division. Blake adds [...] Read more...
Pickleball Tournament will be served up in SeaTac this weekend
B-Town (Blog) - A pickleball tournament will be served up at the SeaTac Community Center this weekend, with the best players from all over the country competing. 'Pickleball was invented in Seattle, and SeaTac will host the current men's and women's world champions this weekend,' said Jonathan Blake, who will be playing in the 4.0 division. Blake adds [...] Read more...
Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 11:39 am
Rally to show support for SR-509 extension is Monday at State Capitol
B-Town (Blog) - The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce is reporting on its Facebook page that supporters of SR-509 and SR-167 will stage a rally on the steps of the State Capitol in Olympia on Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m. 'Everyone is invited to show support for the Puget Sound Gateway Project, which will complete SR-509 [...] Read more...
Rally to show support for SR-509 extension is Monday at State Capitol
B-Town (Blog) - The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce is reporting on its Facebook page that supporters of SR-509 and SR-167 will stage a rally on the steps of the State Capitol in Olympia on Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m. 'Everyone is invited to show support for the Puget Sound Gateway Project, which will complete SR-509 [...] Read more...
Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 11:34 am
HCC's MaST Center launches bottle cap collection campaign
Highline Times - Press release: Highline Community College's Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) is pleased to announce the launch of the "Got Caps?" plastic bottle cap collection campaign on Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The MaST Center is partnering with community organizations and local schools to collect bottle caps to prevent accumulation in our landfills. The caps will be reused for eco-art educational projects and distributed to partnering organizations for proper recycling. The launch event will include workshops to teach different ways to reuse caps for things such as children's... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
HCC's MaST Center launches bottle cap collection campaign
Highline Times - Press release: Highline Community College's Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) is pleased to announce the launch of the "Got Caps?" plastic bottle cap collection campaign on Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The MaST Center is partnering with community organizations and local schools to collect bottle caps to prevent accumulation in our landfills. The caps will be reused for eco-art educational projects and distributed to partnering organizations for proper recycling. The launch event will include workshops to teach different ways to reuse caps for things such as children's... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 7:15 am
This Week's Prudential NW Open House is a cute Craftsman for just $214,700!
B-Town (Blog) - BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a cute Craftsman that's all NEW inside! Beautiful living room with brick & slate fireplace, large Kitchen, petite Dining Room or Den and much more! The main floor Master has a big closet and gorgeous tiled bath, there's a 1+ extra finished room [...] Read more...
This Week's Prudential NW Open House is a cute Craftsman for just $214,700!
B-Town (Blog) - BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a cute Craftsman that's all NEW inside! Beautiful living room with brick & slate fireplace, large Kitchen, petite Dining Room or Den and much more! The main floor Master has a big closet and gorgeous tiled bath, there's a 1+ extra finished room [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 16, 2013 -- 10:52 pm
Longtime resident Steve Armstrong declares candidacy for Burien City Council
B-Town (Blog) - Longtime resident Steve Armstrong officially declared his intent to run for Burien City Council, Position #7 this week, one of nine who has officially filed before the Friday deadline. Armstrong attended local schools, the University of Washington, works for Boeing and is raising two children here. 'I'm running for city council because I believe it's [...] Read more...
Longtime resident Steve Armstrong declares candidacy for Burien City Council
B-Town (Blog) - Longtime resident Steve Armstrong officially declared his intent to run for Burien City Council, Position #7 this week, one of nine who has officially filed before the Friday deadline. Armstrong attended local schools, the University of Washington, works for Boeing and is raising two children here. 'I'm running for city council because I believe it's [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 16, 2013 -- 9:47 pm
LETTER: Brett Fish shares his latest encounter with the Sewer District
B-Town (Blog) - [EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] The Southwest Suburban Sewer District called the Normandy Park Police on me today (Thursday, May 16) for 'destruction of District property.' Here's the story: B-Town Blog readers [...] Read more...
LETTER: Brett Fish shares his latest encounter with the Sewer District
B-Town (Blog) - [EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] The Southwest Suburban Sewer District called the Normandy Park Police on me today (Thursday, May 16) for 'destruction of District property.' Here's the story: B-Town Blog readers [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 16, 2013 -- 7:58 pm
Highline Schools Foundation raises over $13,000 during May 15 GiveBIG effort; Over $11 M raised countywide
Highline Times - Highline Schools Foundation raised over $13,000 during the Wednesday, May 15, GiveBIG annual fundraiser. All money raised will support Highline Public School students in academic achievement, classroom enrichment, the arts in schools, athletics, college & career readiness, and more, according to their website. The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable event benefitting nonprofit organizations. In 2011, $4.1 million was raised through the first GiveBIG to support over 900 nonprofits. Last year, on May 2, 2012, $7.4 million was raised in 24 hours. The Seattle... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Highline Schools Foundation raises over $13,000 during May 15 GiveBIG effort; Over $11 M raised countywide
Highline Times - Highline Schools Foundation raised over $13,000 during the Wednesday, May 15, GiveBIG annual fundraiser. All money raised will support Highline Public School students in academic achievement, classroom enrichment, the arts in schools, athletics, college & career readiness, and more, according to their website. The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable event benefitting nonprofit organizations. In 2011, $4.1 million was raised through the first GiveBIG to support over 900 nonprofits. Last year, on May 2, 2012, $7.4 million was raised in 24 hours. The Seattle... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Thursday, May 16, 2013 -- 3:23 pm
Don't miss Bill & Peggy's Festival, continuing at Burien Little Theatre
B-Town (Blog) - The first half of the Bill and Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival is over at Burien Little Theatre, but never fear - the second half starts with two new shows this Friday, May 17! Starting Friday, two new shows begin and will continue for the next two weeks (until May 26) - "17-B" and "Parsing Race" [...] Read more...
Don't miss Bill & Peggy's Festival, continuing at Burien Little Theatre
B-Town (Blog) - The first half of the Bill and Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival is over at Burien Little Theatre, but never fear - the second half starts with two new shows this Friday, May 17! Starting Friday, two new shows begin and will continue for the next two weeks (until May 26) - "17-B" and "Parsing Race" [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 16, 2013 -- 2:15 pm
SWSSD president Tracy running for re-election
Highline Times - Press release: Commissioner Bill Tracy, currently president of the Southwest Suburban Sewer District Board of Commissioners, has announced he will seek re-election to his board position this year. Commissioner Tracy has worked diligently over the years to achieve reduced rates for those on fixed and/or low income, to bring timely rehabilitation to both the aging conveyance system and treatment plants, and to the maintenance of a quality system and responsive customer service all the while keeping the rates among the lowest in our area. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235",... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
SWSSD president Tracy running for re-election
Highline Times - Press release: Commissioner Bill Tracy, currently president of the Southwest Suburban Sewer District Board of Commissioners, has announced he will seek re-election to his board position this year. Commissioner Tracy has worked diligently over the years to achieve reduced rates for those on fixed and/or low income, to bring timely rehabilitation to both the aging conveyance system and treatment plants, and to the maintenance of a quality system and responsive customer service all the while keeping the rates among the lowest in our area. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235",... [ Please visit The Highline Times and Des Moines News for the full coverage. ] Read more...
Thursday, May 16, 2013 -- 1:28 pm
Advertiser Highline Medical Center holding FREE Back Pain Clinic May 23
B-Town (Blog) - BTB Advertiser Highline Medical Center will be holding a FREE ‘Oh My Aching Back!' seminar on Thursday, May 23 starting at 6 p.m. Here are the details: OH MY ACHING BACK! SEMINAR Are you suffering from back pain? Attend a FREE informational seminar to learn what causes back pain, how it can be treated and [...] Read more...
Advertiser Highline Medical Center holding FREE Back Pain Clinic May 23
B-Town (Blog) - BTB Advertiser Highline Medical Center will be holding a FREE ‘Oh My Aching Back!' seminar on Thursday, May 23 starting at 6 p.m. Here are the details: OH MY ACHING BACK! SEMINAR Are you suffering from back pain? Attend a FREE informational seminar to learn what causes back pain, how it can be treated and [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 16, 2013 -- 12:49 pm
Here's the June schedule for the Burien Master Gardener Clinics
B-Town (Blog) - Burien Master Gardeners continue with FREE advice, appearing at the Burien Library on Wednesdays as well as Furney's Nursery on Saturdays. Master Gardener volunteers are trained para-professionals who work in the community as horticulture advisers and resources for home gardeners. Originally focused on diagnosing plant problems, the program now also offers proactive educational programs that [...] Read more...
Here's the June schedule for the Burien Master Gardener Clinics
B-Town (Blog) - Burien Master Gardeners continue with FREE advice, appearing at the Burien Library on Wednesdays as well as Furney's Nursery on Saturdays. Master Gardener volunteers are trained para-professionals who work in the community as horticulture advisers and resources for home gardeners. Originally focused on diagnosing plant problems, the program now also offers proactive educational programs that [...] Read more...
Thursday, May 16, 2013 -- 11:03 am
Burien's Shorewood Elementary holding Fundraiser for Robotics program May 29
B-Town (Blog) - Burien's Shorewood Elementary School will be holding a fundraiser dinner for its Robotics program from 5 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the school (2725 SW 116th Street, Burien). Here's more from an announcement: Shorewood Elementary started one FIRST Lego League and two Jr FLL's this year and are planning on expanding to add at [...] Read more...
Burien's Shorewood Elementary holding Fundraiser for Robotics program May 29
B-Town (Blog) - Burien's Shorewood Elementary School will be holding a fundraiser dinner for its Robotics program from 5 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the school (2725 SW 116th Street, Burien). Here's more from an announcement: Shorewood Elementary started one FIRST Lego League and two Jr FLL's this year and are planning on expanding to add at [...] Read more...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 -- 8:55 pm
Local Artist Rebecca Miller holding art show reception at Harbor Steps June 6
B-Town (Blog) - There will be an Art Opening for Burien Artist Rebecca Miller from 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at Alki Arts at the Harbor Steps in Seattle. Miller's unique Charcoal Drawings on Antique Sheet Music will be on display - check out this one of The Beatles (click image to see larger version): [...] Read more...
Local Artist Rebecca Miller holding art show reception at Harbor Steps June 6
B-Town (Blog) - There will be an Art Opening for Burien Artist Rebecca Miller from 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at Alki Arts at the Harbor Steps in Seattle. Miller's unique Charcoal Drawings on Antique Sheet Music will be on display - check out this one of The Beatles (click image to see larger version): [...] Read more...
upcoming events
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| Hydro Fever Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum |
| West Seattle Be a Tree Presentation - Dog Bite Prevention Tails of the City |
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