Local Filmmaker Steve Edmiston is challenging Port of Seattle Commissioners
Des Moines resident Steve Edmiston on Tuesday (Jan. 30) launched a new project to provide a “briefing” to the Port of Seattle that will challenge the Port to abandon “selective environmentalism” and address the substantial harms to airport neighbor communities...
LETTER: 'It is not the experience of the mayor, it is the agenda and priorities…'
[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:] Dear Editor, It is not the experience of the mayor, it is the agenda and the priorities of the Council Members...
Joe Van elected new President of Highline School Board
The Highline School Board has a new leader – the board elected Joe Van (pictured above) to serve as the new board president. Mr. Van has served on the board since spring 2015, representing neighborhoods in SeaTac. “I am thrilled to continue to serve the Highline...
Ballots for Feb. 13 Special Election will be arriving soon; school levy on ballot
Ballots for the Feb. 13, 2018 Special Election will be arriving soon. The only item you'll find on your local ballot is for the school levy, which is not a new tax – it replaces the current levy, which is set to expire at the end of 2018: Highline School District No....
LETTER: 'I am somewhat distressed by last Monday’s City Council meeting…'
[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:] Dear Editor: I am somewhat distressed by last Monday’s City Council meeting and the election of Jimmy Matta as...
Burien politics on the agenda tonight for 'The Shadow Council' forum at NWFF
Burien is on the agenda for tonight's (Wed., Jan. 24) edition of 'The Shadow Council' at the Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill in Seattle. The event – billed as a 'satirical forum' hosted by Brett Hamil – will run from 8 – 10 p.m., and new Burien City Councilmember...
New Burien City Council wants more, better review of homelessness
By Jack Mayne After electing Jimmy Matta its new Mayor, and Councilmember Austin Bell as Deputy Mayor, the newly-elected Burien City Council turned to a potential repeal of a homeless tresspass ordiance, but decided to have Burien city staff review the issue and...
LETTER: 'I returned from tonight's City Council with a feeling of concern…'
[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:] I returned from tonight's City Council with a feeling of concern and sadness for our City. I also went door to...
Jimmy Matta elected as Burien's first Latinx Mayor at Monday's Study Session
LETTER: A resident's open letter to Jimmy Matta
[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:] Dear Jimmy, I wanted to write you personally and I hope you take the time to read and consider my letter. This...
Here's what's on the agenda for Monday's 1st Burien City Council session of 2018
Here's what's on the agenda for the first Burien City Council Study Session of 2018 – set for Monday night, Jan. 22: Selecting a new Mayor (for a two-year term – will it be newcomer Jimmy Matta or veteran Nancy Tosta?) Selecting a new Deputy Mayor (for one year)...
Highline School Board seeking candidates to fill vacant position
The Highline School Board is seeking candidates to fill Director Seat #5, which serves neighborhoods in the Des Moines and Normandy Park communities. Board member Michael Spear stepped down from the board on Jan. 3. Mr. Spear recently purchased a home outside Highline...
LETTER: Reader shares who he thinks should be selected as City's next Mayor
[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:] During the first meeting of 2018, the City Council is likely to consider the issue of which Councilmember will...
VIDEO: City Manager Brian Wilson gives economic forecast at luncheon
On Friday, Jan. 12, Burien City Manager Brian Wilson gave a presentation about the City's economy at the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce's first-ever Economic Forecast Luncheon. Wilson spoke about: New Housing Projects Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA) Burien...
A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: We are re-posting this column (originally run Nov. 2, 2008) in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, whose life and work we celebrate today:] "When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than...
Next Highline Forum will address aircraft altitudes on Wednesday, Jan. 24
The next Highline Forum will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at SeaTac City Hall. At the Forum, members will receive an analysis on aircraft altitudes. Steve Alverson, Senior Vice President at ESA and a nationally recognized aviation noise expert,...
Celebration of Service for School Board Member Michael Spear will be Jan. 17
The Highline Public Schools Board of Directors invites the community, families and staff to attend a Celebration of Service for School Board member Michael Spear as he steps down from the board. Mr. Spear recently purchased a home outside Highline boundaries and is no...
Major Bryan Howard promoted to Precinct Commander in Burien
Bryan Howard of the King County Sheriff's Office has been promoted to Major, and will now serve as Precinct Commander of Burien Precinct 4. Major Howard – formerly a Captain for Burien P.D./KCSO – has worked for the department for 27 years, and spent many years...
Courtney Gregoire selected as Port of Seattle Commission President Tuesday
Two new Port of Seattle Commissioners – Peter Steinbrueck and Ryan Calkins – along with re-elected Commissioner Stephanie Bowman took the oath of office on Tuesday, Jan. 9, while selecting Courtney Gregoire to serve as Commission President for 2018. “I look forward to...
Police shooting inquests stopped, putting Tommy Le's hearing on hold
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced this week that all police shooting inquests will be put on hold while the Review Committee he convened last month considers potential reforms and submits its recommendations. This means that any inquests into the police...
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