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Puget Sound Weather Geek: Why you should prepare for windstorms this winter
by Chris Scragg Puget Sound Weather Geek The Climate Prediction Center came out with an outlook on the El Nino/La Nina climate patterns for this year, and it looks “neither here nor there.” The ocean...
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Boy Scout Troop #375 returns from trek through New Mexico mountain range
Boy Scout Troop 375 of Burien just returned from their summer trek through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Philmont covers 214 square miles of vast...
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PHOTOS BY ISABEL: Lady Pirates beat Eatonville Cruisers in soccer
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Now in her second year with more great work is our youngest-ever Contributor – 12-year old Isabel Herbruger – Local Girl Scout, 4-H member, and aspiring photojournalist. We encourage...
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LETTER: Highline School District Teacher endorses Nov. 8 School 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:] As a Highline School District teacher, I see...
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All invited to a ‘Conversation with the Superintendent’ on Monday, Sept. 19
Families, community members, and staff are invited to join Highline Public Schools Superintendent Susan Enfield at an open community conversation on Monday, Sept. 19, from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Highline...
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REMINDER: Zombie Fest is SATURDAY at Normandy Park Towne Center!
Mackenzie Bull won the 2015 kid’s costume contest with this amazing, haunting look. Photo by Scott Schaefer. REMINDER: Join 2,000+ zombies this Saturday, Sept. 17 for Zombie Fest Northwest, a free, FUN...
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LETTER: Residents opposed to recent increase in airplane noise seeking support
[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:] Hello Neighbors, If you have been hearing...
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A fit Fido is a happy Fido (or Kitty) at Sit ‘N Stay Pet Sitting!
Designed by Freepik A Fit Fido Is a Happy Fido – or Kitty – at Advertiser Sit’n Stay Pet Sitting! Humans are not the only ones who need to make healthy food choices and get sufficient exercise to stay...
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Highline Schools Foundation increases maximum scholarship for Excel Grants
The Highline Schools Foundation announced Monday (Sept. 29) that they are increasing the maximum amount awarded for an Excel Grant to $2,500. “The goal of the Excel Grant program is to fund innovative...
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PHOTOS BY ISABEL: A busy week in Highline High School sports!
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Now in her second year with more great work is our youngest-ever Contributor – 12-year old Isabel Herbruger – Local Girl Scout, 4-H member, and aspiring photojournalist. We encourage...
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Online registration for the Brat Trot 5K Fundraiser ends Thursday, Sept. 29!
Have you registered for the Oct. 2 Burien Brat Trot yet? Online registration closes next Thursday, Sept. 29 at midnight: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE! The Burien Brat Trot is a flat and fast 5k and...
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Superintendent Enfield opens up about suspension policy at public session
Click the ‘Play’ button to hear the unedited, raw audio of Monday night’s ‘Conversation with the Superintendent’: http://b-townblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ConvWithEnfield091916.mp3 By Jack...
View ArticleNext Highline Forum will focus on education Sept. 28 at Highline College
The next Highline Forum – set for Wednesday Sept. 28, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. – will focus on education. It will be held at Highline College in the Mount Skokomish Room (Highline Student Union/Building...
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Manuela Horn will host the Brat Trot Pub Crawl on Friday, Sept. 30!
The Brat Trot Pub Crawl will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, starting at the Tin Room Bar & Theater at 7 p.m.! This year the crawl will be hosted by everyone’s favorite local Yodeling...
View ArticleHighline School Board holding work session on Tyee & Evergreen Sept. 27
The Highline School Board will hold a work session on Tuesday, Sept. 27 to discuss recommendations and plans to expand learning opportunities at Tyee and Evergreen campuses. The meeting will run from 5...
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LETTER: Former Burien Councilmember: ‘Why I’m voting yes for schools Nov. 8’
[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:] Why I’m voting yes for schools Nov. 8: As a...
View ArticlePODCAST: Stabbing at local restaurant; Burien vs FAA?; Jack Mayne & more…
Here’s episode #69 of our SoKing News Podcast Weekly Recap, which is sponsored by a generous grant from J-Lab’s Encore Media Entrepreneurs program, supported with funding from the Ethics and Excellence...
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Hi-Liners’ annual Gala, Dinner Cabaret & Auction will be Saturday, Nov. 12
The Hi-Liners’ annual Gala, Dinner Cabaret and Auction will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at the Brockey Center at South Seattle College. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. “Please join us as we celebrate 50 years...
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Volunteers needed for Community Salmon Investigation, which starts Oct. 3
Community Salmon Investigation for Highline starts Oct. 3, and volunteers are needed. Organizers are looking for adventurous volunteers to wade Miller and Walker Creeks through the dark days of winter...
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Next Burien Film Office Happy Hour will focus on local education Tues., Oct. 4
The next Burien Film Office Happy Hour will focus on local education, and will be held on Tuesday night, Oct. 4, from 5:30-7 p.m. Speakers will include: Edward Etherington, Broadcast Communications...
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