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Burien Group Health Clinic expansion to improve efficiency and patients' experience
09.21.11 | Filed Under: News | The Highline Times
Publish in Partnership with the Highline Times. Written by Ty Swenson
We’ve all been there. We go to the doctor, sign in and sit in a lobby flipping through irrelevant magazines for what seems like an eternity. We finally get called to the doctor’s office only to face another eternity waiting for a nurse or doctor to open the door … flipping through more magazines, curiously inspecting the medical equipment and having hopes raised as footsteps near the door only to have them dashed as the steps walk on past. Once we finally get to speak with a medical professional they tell us we need to speak with a specialist across town (or down the hall if we are lucky). Eternities mount up and in the end it’s no wonder we avoid doctor visits whenever possible. Read On...
We’ve all been there. We go to the doctor, sign in and sit in a lobby flipping through irrelevant magazines for what seems like an eternity. We finally get called to the doctor’s office only to face another eternity waiting for a nurse or doctor to open the door … flipping through more magazines, curiously inspecting the medical equipment and having hopes raised as footsteps near the door only to have them dashed as the steps walk on past. Once we finally get to speak with a medical professional they tell us we need to speak with a specialist across town (or down the hall if we are lucky). Eternities mount up and in the end it’s no wonder we avoid doctor visits whenever possible. Read On...
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$24 million expansion planned for Group Health Clinic in Burien
05.06.11 | Filed Under: News | The Highline Times
Publish in Partnership with the Highline Times. Written by Ty Swenson
According to a Burien City Manager’s report, “Group Health corporate is planning a $24 million expansion of (the) Burien Clinic … Group Health plans to transform patient care at the new Burien Medical Center through an innovative design approach they call Production Preparation Process. The new center is expected to have a professional staff of 75 and serve up to 15,000 patients a year in Burien. Ground breaking is anticipated mid 2013.” Read On...
According to a Burien City Manager’s report, “Group Health corporate is planning a $24 million expansion of (the) Burien Clinic … Group Health plans to transform patient care at the new Burien Medical Center through an innovative design approach they call Production Preparation Process. The new center is expected to have a professional staff of 75 and serve up to 15,000 patients a year in Burien. Ground breaking is anticipated mid 2013.” Read On...
Setup Underway - Discover Burien's Fall Carnival Days Starts Thursday
Over the cover of weekend trucks hauled the makings of a carnival right into the northwest empty lot of Burien Town Square. Since then crews have been unpacking and getting ready for Discover Burien's Fall Carnival Days to start later this week... Read On...
Shots Fired at Southwest Seattle Ambulatory Surgery Center - Police Searching for Shooter
09.20.11 | Filed Under: News
Sylvester Middle School as well as the Southwest Seattle Ambulatory Surgery Center are currently on lockdown after multiple gunshots were fired at the surgery center. Read On...
King County Deputies Shoot Boulevard Park Man Armed with Knife
09.04.11 | Filed Under: News
King County Sheriffs Deputies shot and seriously wounded a man armed with a knife after responding to reports of domestic violence disturbance in an apartment located on the 100 block of Des Moines Memorial Drive in the neighborhood of Boulevard Park. Read On...
Burien Danish Bakery Sold After Over 80 Years of Business
09.08.11 | Filed Under: News
After over 80 years of doing business in Olde Burien, the Danish Bakery has been sold by its current owners. The new business is set to take over occupancy on October 15th with a plan to open November 1st. Read On...
Salvation Army to Close Burien Location Within the Month
08.24.11 | Filed Under: News
In an interview with the Seattle Times, Salvation Army Special Projects Coordinator Major Ralph Hood stated that they will be closing four locations in the Puget Sound region including the location in Burien... Read On...
Video of the First Annual Pie Joust
08.20.11 | Filed Under: News
Last night, August 19th, marked one of the most epic nights in Burien history. Over 100 people showed up to witness the battles that took place between those that were willing lay down their cleanliness for an opportunity at greatness in the pie jousting world. The Burien Pie Joust was a fundraiser for a group that is currently working to have bike racks which double as public art installed around Burien.
Video after the break! Read On...
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Burien Couple Robbed At Gunpoint During Marijuana Delivery in Tacoma Wednesday Evening
08.19.11 | Filed Under: News
According to Stacy Mulick of the Tacoma News Tribune, two Burien residents were robbed at gunpoint in Tacoma Wednesday evening. The couple, two medical marijuana distributors, had traveled to Tacoma to meet with what they believed to be a legitimate medical marijuana patient who had contacted them earlier in the day by phone... Read On...
Update: Three Burien Businesses Burglarized in Early Morning Robberies
Early this morning we published a story about two Burien businesses that were broken into in the early hours of the morning. We now know that three businesses have reported being burglarized… Read On...
At Least Two Local Burien Businesses Robbed Overnight
08.18.11 | Filed Under: News
At least two local Burien businesses were robbed sometime in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 18th. Initial reports say that there is no obvious signs of forced entry to either location... Read On...
Burien Park and Ride Garage to be Dedicated August 30th But We Have Photos Today
Yesterday the city of Burien sent out an announcement in their monthly newsletter that the new Burien Park and Ride parking garage is expected to be open for public use the weekend of August 27th. Read On...
Joe McDermott Leads Race For County Council 8th District Seat
08.17.11 | Filed Under: News
According to first reports released by King County Elections yesterday evening, Council incumbent Joe McDermott holds a massive lead over his opponents. Read On...
Initial Results Show Voters Overwhelmingly Support Prop. No. 1 - Veterans and Human Services Levy
08.16.11 | Filed Under: News
King County Elections reports that as of 8:09pm, over 66% of the ballots tallied voted for Proposition Number 1, the Veterans and Human Services Levy to be approved...
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Don't Wait Another Second to Send Back Your Ballot
08.16.11 | Filed Under: News
If you haven’t voted yet then you had better not wait another second to send that ballot in! Ballots were mailed out to registered voters back in late July and for your vote to be counted, it must be postmarked no later than August 16th which is today! Read On...
Woman Ends Up in Hospital After Rolling Car on 509 Near 128th Ave South on Wednesday Morning
08.10.11 | Filed Under: News
A woman traveling south on State Route 509 after celebrating her birthday caused an accident with another south-bound vehicle Wednesday morning... Read On...
Update: 13 Year Old Burien Girl Struck By Vehicle - 52 Year Old Driver Believed to Be Intoxicated
Yesterday we reported on a Burien woman who was hit by a suspected drunk driver Sunday evening at the intersection of Ambaum Boulevard SW and SW 154th St. Thanks to an update from the King County Sheriffs department, we now have more information on the accident and the victim. Read On...
Burien Woman Struck by Vehicle - Driver Believed to be Intoxicated
08.08.11 | Filed Under: News
A woman was struck by a moving vehicle Sunday evening as she crossed Ambaum Boulevard SW near where it intersects 154th St SW in Burien. Read On...
White Center Annexation Deemed Financially Viable in Burien Study
08.06.11 | Filed Under: Burien News | The Highline Times
By Eric Mathison of the Highline Times
Not only would annexing White Center and the remaining North Highline unincorporated area be financially viable for Burien, it could generate an ongoing operating surplus of $2 million, thanks to a sales tax credit from the state.
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Not only would annexing White Center and the remaining North Highline unincorporated area be financially viable for Burien, it could generate an ongoing operating surplus of $2 million, thanks to a sales tax credit from the state.
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Burien Town Square Launches New Website - Confirms Price Reductions
08.02.11 | Filed Under: News
Whether you love them or hate them, the Burien Town Square condos are here to stay. Recently there have been a number of reports that the condos will be going back onto the market at a 35% reduction rate. It was first thought that they would be going on the market yesterday, August 1st. Now it looks like it will actually be possible to purchase condos somewhere around the third week of August. Regardless to when you can actually run down to Town Square and become a resident, Burien Town Square condos’ have made their price reductions official. Read On...
King County Asks for Your Help to Track the West Nile Virus
07.31.11 | Filed Under: News
King County on Thursday, July 28th, sent out a request to county residents to help track the West Nile Virus (WNV) in our area.
According to the press release, WNV was not found in King County in 2010 but has been active here in the past. In 2010 there were 1,021 reported cases in the country as well as 57 deaths... Read On...
According to the press release, WNV was not found in King County in 2010 but has been active here in the past. In 2010 there were 1,021 reported cases in the country as well as 57 deaths... Read On...
A List of Past and Present Burien City Council Members: 1992 - Today
07.30.11 | Filed Under: News
Believe it or not, one of the most requested tidbits of information on Burien Daily is a list of past and present Burien City Council Members. We were having some trouble finding all the information we needed so we turned to the City of Burien for some help and help they did! They pretty much compiled the whole list for us and so for that we say “thank you!” City of Burien employees.
On Tuesday, July 26th, King County Elections sent out ballots to those who are registered to vote. We have been conducting interviews with Burien City Council candidates and so we will be posting them all next week to help you decide who you want to represent you in the Burien City Council. Until then, here is a list of every Burien City Council Member since the very first Council in 1992...
The full list is after the break. Read On...
On Tuesday, July 26th, King County Elections sent out ballots to those who are registered to vote. We have been conducting interviews with Burien City Council candidates and so we will be posting them all next week to help you decide who you want to represent you in the Burien City Council. Until then, here is a list of every Burien City Council Member since the very first Council in 1992...
The full list is after the break. Read On...
Update on Man Found Beaten in Front of Sylvester Middle School
Last week we reported that a man was found beaten and confused standing in front of Sylvester Middle School in south west Burien. Since then we have been able to find more information on the victim and the leads the police are following. Read On...
Burien Police Assist King County with 18 Unit Apartment Fire Des Memorial Drive Sunday Afternoon
07.25.11 | Filed Under: News
Burien Police assisted King County emergency units after an 18 unit apartment building caught fire on Des Moines Memorial Drive Sunday afternoon... Read On...
SignOn.org Gives King County Residents the Opportunity to Sign Petition Opposing Transit Cuts
07.25.11 | Filed Under: News
SignOn.org, a public petition website owned by MoveOn.org Action Comity, is hosting a petition for people who oppose the proposed 17% transit cuts by supporting a $20 car tab fee...
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Over 300 Attended Thursday’s Metro Hearing to Support $20 Car Tab Fee
07.25.11 | Filed Under: News
Last Thursday over 300 people showed up to Burien City Hall to attend a special hearing for residents to speak to Metro about a proposed $20 car tab fee that will allegedly prevent a 17% public transit cut... Read On...
Update on Shooting at La Raza Car Show on July 23rd
Yesterday we reported on a major shooting that took place on International Boulevard between Des Moines and Kent near 232nd St. Here is an update on what we have learned: Read On...
Update: Massive Shooting on International Boulevard - Shooter on The Loose
07.23.11 | Filed Under: News
Update: According to reports, 8 people were harmed by the 10 shots fired at the car show. Names of victims or a description of a shooter have yet to be released.
According to Burien residents attending a free lower-rider car show in Des Moines this afternoon, there has been a massive shooting. Read On...
According to Burien residents attending a free lower-rider car show in Des Moines this afternoon, there has been a massive shooting. Read On...
Vino Bello to Hold 'Guide Us To The Wine' Celebration and Fundraiser
07.23.11 | Filed Under: Events
Tonight from 5-9pm, local wine shop, Vino Bello, will be holding a fundraiser celebrating their 5 year anniversary and raising money for Guide Dogs for the Blind... Read On...
Ride the Bus to Tonight's 6PM Transit Meeting
07.21.11 | Filed Under: News
If you have been around Town Square Park today you know that it is a very busy day in Burien. Reporters visiting from Seattle are buzzing around the Burien Farmers Market, the City of Burien is holding a meeting to kick off talks about the drainage master plan, and plenty of people are showing up early for tonight’s meeting at Burien City Hall to talk about approving a County wide $20 car tab fee that will allegedly prevent 17% of Metro’s public transit service from getting cut. On top of all that, Washington Bus will be bringing a load of people to Burien City Hall at 4:30...
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Thieves Steal Archery Supplies From Burien Cub Scout Camp
07.20.11 | Filed Under: News | The Highline Times
By Ty Swenson of the Highline Times
Organizers of a Boy Scouts of America camp being held at Camp Schoenwald (behind Sylvester Middle School) were greeted with an unpleasant discovery on Tuesday, July 19...
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Organizers of a Boy Scouts of America camp being held at Camp Schoenwald (behind Sylvester Middle School) were greeted with an unpleasant discovery on Tuesday, July 19...
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Man Found Beaten Near Sylvester Middle School in Burien
07.20.11 | Filed Under: News
King County Deputies were called to the 16200 block of Sylvester Rd SW this morning after receiving reports of a man bleeding from the head. Authorities found the man standing on the sidewalk in front of Sylvester Middle School across the road from Highline Medical Center... Read On...
Lunchtime Concert Series Schedule Announced
We were able to get ahold of Discover Burien’s 2011Lunchtime Concert Series schedule a little early so you can know what days to keep your afternoon free of lunch dates on. This year’s schedule contains a mix of blues, rock, jazz, and a singer/songwriter to keep it interesting...
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Burien City Council Meeting Tonight
The Burien City Council will be meeting in the 1st floor meeting room at Burien City Hall this evening at 7pm. The City Council normally meets the first and third Mondays of each month in the summer but last week held a special meeting to make up for the meeting missed on the 4th of July. Tonight the Council will resume its normal meeting schedule with a variety of topics on the agenda... Read On...
Burien City Council Approves Vision For Burien Statement
07.17.11 | Filed Under: News
Last week at a special City Council Meeting held to make up for the canceled meeting on Independence Day, City Council Members approved a completed Vision for Burien statement which included the addition of a statement about the value of arts in Burien.
Full vision statement after the break! Read On...
Deadline to Register For the August 16th Election is Monday, July 18th
07.17.11 | Filed Under: News
The last day to register for the 2011 Primary Election online or by mail is this Monday, July 18th.
Many Burien residents and Council Candidates that have been interviewed by Burien Daily have stated in one way or another that the 2011 elections in Burien have the capability of Read On...
Gassho Gallery Opens in Olde Burien
07.16.11 | Filed Under: News
In May we broke the news of a new gallery of opening next to the Danish Bakery in Olde Burien. The official name of the gallery has been announced today and they are opening for a preview of the unfinished gallery during the Olde Burien Block Party.
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City of Burien Receives WellCity Award from AWC
07.15.11 | Filed Under: News
The City of Burien sent out a press release yesterday announcing that Burien has been given a WellCity award from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)...
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Four Plead Not Guilty in Boulevard Park Death and Burglary Case
07.15.11 | Filed Under: News
David Moore, Justin Moore, Kasey Guthrie, and Dylan Lorang, who allegedly burglarized Leonard A. Warner’s home last June, all plead ‘not guilty’ on Thursday in a King County Superior Court hearing. Read On...
Voice Your Opinion About 17% County Transit Cuts July 21st at 6PM
On the evening of July 21st, King County Council’s Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee will be hosting a special hearing to hear public testimony on the proposed transit cutbacks. The hearing will be held at the Burien City Hall in the first floor meeting room at 6pm... Read On...
Update: New Burien Ross Store Opens This Saturday at 9:30am
On July 9th we first reported that the new Ross Dress for Less in Burien will be opening on July 16th at 9:30am after a 9am opening ceremony. We’ve had a number of people request the Burien Ross phone number for whatever reason. Because of that we’ve updated our original which can be found after the break. Read On...
Burien Town Square Condos - Back on The Market at Lower Prices
07.13.11 | Filed Under: News | The Highline Times
By Eric Mathison of the Highline Times
The long-languishing Burien Town Square condominiums are finally going back on the market in August. The condos have been off the market for about two years. Cost of the condos will be more than 35 percent lower than when the condos first came on the market in June 2009. Read On...
The long-languishing Burien Town Square condominiums are finally going back on the market in August. The condos have been off the market for about two years. Cost of the condos will be more than 35 percent lower than when the condos first came on the market in June 2009. Read On...
Bikram Yoga to Open in Burien September 1st
07.10.11 | Filed Under: News
After weeks of pursing contact with the owners of Bikram Yoga, a new ‘hot’ yogo studio to open on SW 152nd St in the old Sylvan Learning Center building, we finally got the opportunity to talk with Nina Granatir, one of the co-owners of the business. Read On...
Obituary: Elsbeth Robinson 1924-2011
07.10.11 | Filed Under: Obituary | The Highline Times
This article is published in partnership with the Highline Times
Elsbeth Robinson passed away quietly in her sleep Saturday, July 2. She was the wife of Gerald S. Robinson, publisher of Robinson Newspapers in King County. Read On...
Elsbeth Robinson passed away quietly in her sleep Saturday, July 2. She was the wife of Gerald S. Robinson, publisher of Robinson Newspapers in King County. Read On...
New Ross Location in Burien Opens Saturday, July 16th
07.09.11 | Filed Under: News
This afternoon we were able to get some time with the store manager of the new Ross location in Burien. At this point they aren’t allowing anyone to take a tour of the store, but in our conversation with her we found out the store’s opening day schedule. Read On...
Pet Found: Two Small Dogs Found on 160th & 4th
07.09.11 | Filed Under: Found Pets
These two small dogs were found on June 25th, 2011 on the corner of SW 160th and 4th Ave SW. Neither dog has tags but one is chipped. The Chip contains to owner information. If you recognize these dogs, please contact Robert by calling 206.271.3372.
Larger pictures after the break. Read On...
Dynamic Family Services Receives $575,000 Grant From Washington for New $4 Million Burien Facility
07.08.11 | Filed Under: News
Dynamic Family Services, a Kent based social benefit organization (SBO), announced yesterday that they are the recipients of a $575,000 grant from the State of Washington for use in developing their new $4 million multi-service pediatric center in Burien...
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Update: Sneke One Exibit Is Gone
Earlier today we posted an article letting everyone know that local artist Sneke’s exhibit at Burien Press in Town Square was coming down today. Well the deed is done but if you wanted to purchase any of the art that was on display there, some of it is still available. Below is the article we posted earlier today as well as the time lapse of Sneke back in May. Enjoy!
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Four Charged with Burglary in Boulevard Park Death and Robbery Case
07.07.11 | Filed Under: News
Two weeks ago, 69-year-old Leonard A. Werner was found dead and covered with a blanket in his home which had been burglarized. He was found by a family member who came to check on him after they had not heard from him for a number of weeks. This week, four people are facing felony charges for allegedly robbing Werner’s Boulevard Park home and draining his bank accounts... Read On...
Obituary: Elsbeth Robinson 1924-2011
07.06.11 | Filed Under: Obituary
Elsbeth Robinson, long time Burien resident, and wife of Highline Times publisher Jerry Robinson, passed at the age of 86 this week...
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City of Burien to Test Burien's ALERT Emergency Notification System
07.06.11 | Filed Under: News
The City of Burien sent out a press release today notifying residents that it would be conducting a test of Burien’s ALERT Emergency Notification System this afternoon... Read On...
Three Tree Point Camera Phone Fireworks Reader Submitted Photos
07.06.11 | Filed Under: Photos
If you were at Three Tree Point for Independence Day fireworks, you must have noticed that Quartermaster Harbor on Vashon Island had a pretty amazing fireworks display. It was hard to watch anything but those even though we were all the way across the water. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find a site with any good photos to link to but late last night we were sent some more photo’s from readers. These pictures are all of the Three Tree Point firework display. They were all taken with a camera phones but we thought they looked pretty cool so we decided to post them.
If you want to see a really flattering set of photos taken of the Three Tree Point fireworks display, local Burien photographer Michael Brunk has some awesome ones displayed on Flickr. We recommend that you check out his stuff because he is extremely talented and always does a great job.
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If you want to see a really flattering set of photos taken of the Three Tree Point fireworks display, local Burien photographer Michael Brunk has some awesome ones displayed on Flickr. We recommend that you check out his stuff because he is extremely talented and always does a great job.
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Burien Music and Movies in the Park Schedule
The City of Burien and Burien Parks and Recreation have a great schedule lined up for this summer’s music and movies in the park. The completely free events will be held at Lake Burien Park and Hilltop Elementary School on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of each week with some weeks holding multiple events.
We’ll be sending out reminders for each event but you should still write them down so you don’t double book yourself.
The complete schedule is after the break. Read On...
Reader Submitted Photos of Their 2011 4th of July Celebrations
07.05.11 | Filed Under: News
Yesterday was a day full of celebration not only for America’s independence but for sunny weather as well. We sent out a request for readers to send in pictures of their 4th of July celebrations and we got plenty of submissions. We now have for you over 100 photos from yesterday, most of them are of Burien’s 90th annual Independence Day Parade. What we hope you’ll see is that Burien is a beautiful and fantastic place with awesome people, even when you aren’t looking through the lens of a professional photographer. Thanks to everyone who sent these in!
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Vino Bello Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary Today
07.04.11 | Filed Under: News
If you have been reading Burien Daily for any matter of time you have probably noticed local businesses. We believe that local businesses help make up the identity of a community and that local and independent businesses are a vital part of any healthy, developing city. Burien has a long... Read On...
City of Burien to Tow Vehicles Left in Parade Route
07.03.11 | Filed Under: News
Did you leave your car on 152nd, 153rd, or Ambaum tonight? Well we don’t know why you would, but you if you did, you had better clear out before the morning, because if you don’t the City will... Read On...
Pho La Vang Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary Today
07.03.11 | Filed Under: News
We just talked to Anthony, one of the owners at Pho La Vang, and he let us know that today is their official one year anniversary of opening. Read On...
Update: Sylvester Bridge Closing This Thursday - To Reopen in Dec
The City of Normandy Park has pushed back closure of the Sylvester Bridge until this Thursday, July 7th. Preparation for construction is starting today but will not result in the bridge being closed just yet.
You can read our original article about the Sylvester Bridge after the break.
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Burien is the Second Fastest Growing City in Washington
07.01.11 | Filed Under: News
According to a story published by the Puget Sound Business Journal yesterday, Burien is the second fastest growing city in Washington State, getting beaten out only by the City of Kent... Read On...
Update: Fireworks Banned In Burien
07.04.11 | Filed Under: News
We know that it is going to be a pretty tempting day out there with all of the celebrating going on. We just wanted to remind you fireworks are banned in Burien and you can face some pretty big penalties if you get caught with them. So this Independence Day, don’t be an “Amer-I-Can do whatever I want” but be a “Amer-I-Can respect the established laws because that’s how democracy works.” Either way, just a friendly reminder.
Original post after the break!
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Watermark Credit Union to Merge with Sound Credit Union in Sept.
06.30.11 | Filed Under: News
Residents of Washington are fairly experienced with the idea of using a credit union instead of a conventional bank. Washington is home to Boeing Employee’s Credit Union, the country’s 6th largest credit union with around 600,000 members. Last Thursday, the state’s 14th largest credit union, Watermark, and the state’s 17th largest credit union, Sound Credit Union, announced that they will be merging this September... Read On...
King County Residents Face 17% Transit Cutback - 100 Jobs Lost
06.29.11 | Filed Under: News
King County Metro has announced that county residents are facing a 17% transit service cutback - 600,000 hours of annual bus service over the next two years. According to their press release, the cutback would be the same reduction as cutting all of the current weekend services... Read On...
History Link Documents the History of Burien's Mathison Park
06.28.11 | Filed Under: News
There are plenty of long time Burien residents that would be happy to give you a general history of the Highline area. Burien City Council Member Rose Clark should probably be at the top of the list if you are looking to find something out about the Burien of years past. And even though Council Member Clark makes herself readily accessible to residents, she isn’t always available for questioning. When that happens, your next best source is HistoryLink.org, a free online encyclopedia dedicated to providing the World Wide Web users with the history of Washington.
On June 23rd, the good folks over at History Link published an extensive essay on the history of Burien’s Mathison Park... Read On...
Update: Property Recovered in Burien Death and Burglary Case
On Friday, June 24th, we reported that an elderly man was found dead and covered with a blanket on the floor of his Boulevard Park home which had been burglarized. You can read that article by clicking here. Burien Police have made quite a bit of progress in the case and we have gathered a lot of new information for you to read... Read On...
One Found Dead in a Burglarized Burien Home
06.24.11 | Filed Under: News
An elderly Burien man was found deceased in his Boulevard Park home today. According to police, the home, which is located on the 12600 block of Des Moines Memorial Drive, had been burglarized since the time of the man’s death...
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Burien Crime Goes Down Since Time of Annexation - Burien Police Report
06.24.11 | Filed Under: News
A common comment made by readers after we report something like a shooting or vandalization is “Ever since we annexed North Highline Burien is just full of crime.” While we were compiling data for another article, we came across the 2010 Annual Police Service Highlights and Data Report which actually contradicts popular opinion about crime in Burien and the effects of the North Highline annexation... Read On...
Pictures From the 2011 Wild Strawberry Festival
06.23.11 | Filed Under: News
While Burien Daily photographer Steve McCumber was partaking on the first day of the 2011 Wild Strawberry Festival and B-Town Bike Fair, he snapped some great pictures. We just posted them in our Burien Events Gallery and they are on display after the break for your viewing pleasure... Read On...
Ambaum Paving Now Complete - More Work on the Way
06.22.11 | Filed Under: News
If you have a car or eyes, you must have noticed that there has been some major construction happening on Ambaum Boulevard this spring. After multiple weather delays, construction crews have been working to finish the project that extends from 4th Ave SW, all the way to 112th, the north border of Burien City limits... Read On...
City of Burien Asks B-Town Residents to Report Drainage Issues
06.17.11 | Filed Under: News
The City of Burien sent out a press release today asking that residents of B-Town report any drainage issues that they have witnessed. The requested information will be used to help the City update the ‘Drainage Master Plan’ that will guide the City’s drainage related programs and capital projects over the coming years...
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Vino Bello to Hold Sippin' 4 Soles
06.14.11 | Filed Under: Events
Vino Bello Wine Bar and Shop is set to hold “Sippin’ 4 Soles” on June 18th to raise money for those in need in Haiti. The event starts at 5pm and will continue until 9pm that evening.
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Vision for Burien Open House is Tonight at 5:30pm
06.13.11 | Filed Under: Events
Last month we reported that the City of Burien would be holding an open house to view the Vision for Burien statement. June 13th is finally here, so at 5:30pm, you and everyone from Burien you know should be down at the Burien City Hall...
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Alaskan Way Viaduct Reopens Early
06.12.11 | Filed Under: News
Last Friday we reported that the Alaskan Way Viaduct would be closing on Friday at 7pm and would remain closed until Monday at 5am. Well surprise surprise, those good folks down at the Washington State Department of Transportation have finished their work and opened the viaduct back up so you can still have your Sunday afternoon cruise in the family station wagon. Read On...
Town Square Fountain Now Open Seven Days a Week
06.12.11 | Filed Under: News
As previously reported, the fountain located on the north-east corner of Town Square Park will be running seven days a week for the summer starting today, June 12. Read On...
Nine Candidates to Run for Three Burien City Council Positions
Friday, June 10th was that last day to register to run in the August 14 election. We’ve compiled a list of those running for the Burien City Council as well as the King County Council District 8. We’ll be covering both of these elections closely so check back for election updates...
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Viaduct Closing for the Weekend - This is Why
06.10.11 | Filed Under: News
Burienites traveling to Seattle this weekend should be forewarned: the Alaskan Way Viaduct is going to be closed starting tonight (June 10th) at 7pm until Monday June 15th at 5am. Read On...
King County Library System Named 2011 Library of the Year
06.09.11 | Filed Under: News
King County Library System was named the ‘2011 Library of the Year’ by the Library Journal and Gale.
We all realize that the King County Library System does a lot for the communities in King County. What many probably don’t realize is Read On...
Vino Bello to Hold 'Guide Us To The Wine' Celebration and Fundraiser
06.07.11 | Filed Under: Events
On Saturday, July 23, from 5-9pm, local wine shop, Vino Bello, will be holding a fundraiser celebrating their 5 year anniversary and raising money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Read On...
Is Burien Trying to 'Fast-Track' The Annexation of North Highline? No.
06.07.11 | Filed Under: News
The Burien City Council held an eventful and well attended public meeting yesterday at the Burien City Hall where many major community issues were discussed, including, but not limited to, the annexation of White Center in the next 60 days.
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Town Square Fountain to be on 7 Days a Week Starting June 12th
06.05.11 | Filed Under: News
The fountain located on the north-east corner of Town Square Park will be running seven days a week for the summer starting on June 12... Read On...
Update: Woman Shot in Burien in Stable Condition - Still No Arrest
Yesterday we reported on a shooting that took place at the corner of Ambaum Blvd SW and SW 136th St. Since the shooting we’ve interviewed King County Sheriff deputies and detectives and this is what we’ve learned...
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City of Burien Wants Your Opinion About Comcast's Services
06.01.11 | Filed Under: News
As part of the franchise renewal process, the City of Burien has published a survey requesting Burien residents’ opinions of the cable and internet services provided by Comcast...
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Woman Shot in Chest While Sitting in Her Vehicle on SW 136 & Ambaum Blvd
06.01.11 | Filed Under: News
A woman in her 20s was shot in the chest while sitting in her car this afternoon in Burien. The shooting took place at the intersection of Ambaum Blvd SW and SW 136th St...
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Update: President Obama Pardons 62 Year Old Burien Man (Video)
05.21.11 | Filed Under: News
Yesterday afternoon we posted an article reporting on Randy Eugene Dyer, a 62 year old Burien resident who received a pardon from President Obama for the crimes he was convicted of in 1975. Last night KOMO 4 did an interview with Dyer about the years since his time in prison and what that pardon means to he and his family. We’ve attached the video for your viewing pleasure.
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President Obama Pardons Burien Man Covicted of Drug Charges
05.20.11 | Filed Under: News
President Obama pardoned eight people today, the oldest of which was Randy Eugene Dyer, a Burien resident.
In 1975, twenty-seven year old Randy Eugene Dyer along with eight others, was federally indicted after smuggling a substantial amount of marijuana through customs... Read On...
In 1975, twenty-seven year old Randy Eugene Dyer along with eight others, was federally indicted after smuggling a substantial amount of marijuana through customs... Read On...
Safety Not Guaranteed Filmed at Grocery Outlet in B-town
05.11.11 | Filed Under: News
Burien’s own Grocery Outlet is featured in the upcoming indie comedy, “Safety Not Guaranteed” coming out in 2012. Yesterday, camera crews were stationed outside of Grocery Outlet on 4th Ave SW and SW 152nd St in Burien’s Town Square neighborhood...
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New Art Gallery to Open in Olde Burien This June
Olde Burien is a great little pocket of local and independent businesses. It features a few of the many great Burien eateries, an independent theatre, one of our local bookstores, as well as lots of other great shops and businesses. One of the things that Olde Burien hasn’t featured in recent years is an art gallery. That is, until this June... Read On...