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Under perfect skies, the 2014 Burien Brat Trot sprinted to a record year Sunday
Under perfect, blue skies, the 2014 Burien Brat Trot sprinted to a record year on Sunday, Oct. 5, with 893 of 1,654 registered runners finishing the race. The 5K race was won by 17-year old Mason...
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3 locals named ‘Commended Students’ in National Merit Scholarship Program
Seattle Christian High School principal Matt Althoff has announced that Karl Stahlfeld of Burien, has been named a Semifinalist and Parker Bowen (Normandy Park) and Nolan Swain (Burien), have been...
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Shorewood Elementary School’s Annual Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, Nov. 8
Shorewood Elementary School’s Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the campus, located at 2725 SW 116th Ave. “We will have 60 plus vendors from all over the...
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Kennedy Catholic High briefly evacuated due to chemical-related odor Thursday
Students and staff at Burien’s Kennedy Catholic High School were briefly evacuated from buildings Thursday afternoon around 12:40 p.m., due to a chemical-related odor. The Burien/Normandy Park Fire...
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Brat Trot raises over $66,000 for Highline Schools Foundation – a record!
Burien Brat Trot organizers announced Thursday (Oct. 9) that the expected income for last Sunday’s epic community event will be over $66,000 – the most ever in the 6-year history of the race! The...
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WEATHER GEEK: The ‘Storm Train’ begins
Press the “Play” button to hear the live Weather video/audio stream. There isn’t much hope for a continuation of summer ahead. Light rain and showers will condition us this weekend for the soaking of...
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Highline Schools Foundation’s annual Oktoberfest event will be Saturday, Oct. 18
On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Highline Schools Foundation will present its annual Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance and Auction at Normandy Park Cove. “We aim to make this event affordable, casual, and all about...
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LETTER: Highline Public Schools Board of Directors President on bond issue
[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:] Editor: Our elementary schools are...
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VIDEO: Camp Waskowitz receives major makeover from 325 Volunteers
Camp Waskowitz recently received a major makeover by 325 members of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. NAIOP volunteers undertook several much-needed improvement projects on the...
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LETTER: ‘Our community deserves better than exaggerated claims…’
[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, The volunteers who make up...
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City of Burien to participate in earthquake drill Thursday morning, Oct. 16
The City of Burien will participate in an earthquake drill at 10:16 this Thursday, Oct. 16. “An instructional audio clip will be played over the public announcement system,” reads an announcement....
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LETTER: ‘This message brought to you at no charge by Don Wasson…’
[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:] In a few days, we will receive our BALLOTS....
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Celebrate the opening of Navos’ Independence Bridge on Thurs., Oct. 23
Navos will be celebrating the opening of its new Independence Bridge facility on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. – Noon, with guest speaker Rep. Jim McDermott set to speak at 10:45 a.m. Independence...
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Advertiser Westside School holding All School Open House this Saturday, Oct. 18
Advertiser Westside School is holding an All School (PreK – 8th grade) Open House this Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. until Noon. This is a great opportunity for prospective families to tour the...
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Few openings left in Matt Griffin YMCA’s Beginning Ballet program
Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA has only a few openings its Beginning Ballet program for children ages 3-11. Fall session starts Saturday, October 18th! The Y’s six-week-long ballet class sessions will...
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LETTER: Highline High School Alum shares thoughts on School District Bond
[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:] All five of us Mathison kids graduated from...
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Kennedy Catholic’s volleyball team reaches high ranks!
From Advertiser Kennedy Catholic High School comes this good news: Shayne McPherson The Kennedy Catholic Lancer Volleyball Team is ranked #2 by the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association and...
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New Highline Creative Schools Initiative receives $1.7 million grant
Non-profit Arts Corps has been awarded a $1.7 million grant over four years from the U.S. Department of Education to launch the Highline Creative Schools Initiative within Highline Public Schools. The...
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LETTER: ‘So, about that Highline High School proposed rebuild…’
[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, So, about that Highline High...
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Kennedy Catholic High School holding free Trick or Treat event Friday, Oct. 31
Kennedy Catholic High School will be holding a ‘Trick or Treat’ event for the community from 3 – 4 p.m. on Halloween – Friday, Oct. 31. This is a free, open and safe environment for all, and parents...
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