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.

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…

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.

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.

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...

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...