VIDEO: Watch Seattle Southside Chamber’s ‘State of Our Schools’ event
On Friday, Aug. 10, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce held its first-ever ‘State of Our Schools’ luncheon, featuring Tukwila School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Judith K. Berry, along...
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Burien Pride Scholarship Fund now accepting Applicants
The Burien Pride Scholarship Committee is officially accepting applications for their first endowment. The 2018/2019 application is available online as well as in person at the Discover Burien office...
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Highline Public Schools Teachers may vote to strike at member meeting Aug. 23
Members of the Highline Education Association – the union that represents Teachers in Highline Public Schools – may vote for a strike authorization at a member meeting this Thursday, Aug. 23. If the...
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The air is so unhealthy, school sports practices were moved indoors today
The air is so smoky and unhealthy today (Monday, Aug. 20), that Highline Public Schools moved all high school athletic practices indoor for the day. Here’s an email sent out by the district: Dear high...
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SPORTS: Local baseball player declines opportunity to play pro baseball
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following Sports story is sponsored by the Kenner Dental Group: By Luke Olson Sports Editor Kody Darcy of Kentridge High School was recently selected in the 39th round by the New...
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Giant Beer Pong tournament will brew up fun at Blues & Brews Festival Saturday
One of the non-musical highlights of the annual Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Festival – the Giant Beer Pong Tournament – returns to Des Moines Beach Park this Saturday, Aug. 25 as part of one of the...
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LETTER: ‘I’m writing to express my support for our Highline Educators’
[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’m writing to express my support for our...
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Highline Teachers vote to authorize strike if agreement can’t be reached by...
On Thursday afternoon, Aug. 23, members of the Highline Education Association – the union that represents Teachers in Highline Public Schools – voted to authorize a strike should no agreement with the...
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Former Kennedy football standout has yet to report to Green Bay Packers
By Luke Olson Sports Editor Cole Madison, the fifth-round pick out of Washington State University has yet to participate in training camp so far for the Green Bay Packers. The Burien native was placed...
View ArticleHighline Education Association reaches tentative agreement with school district
Late Monday afternoon, Aug. 27, Highline Public Schools announced that they reached a tentative agreement with the Highline Education Association (HEA). “This agreement honors the valuable work our...
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Highline Public Schools will raise Educator salaries by 13% for 2018-19
Under a tentative agreement reached with the Highline Education Association this week, Highline Public Schools will raise Educator salaries by 13 percent for the 2018-19 school year, the district...
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Navos seeking donations to help local students
Local non-profit Navos is seeking donations to help local students. Here’s more info: You can help to ensure every child has what they need to succeed in school. Navos provides mental health treatment...
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Sam Huard’s 10 touchdowns leads Lancers to 72-20 victory over Chief Sealth
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following Sports story is sponsored by the Kenner Dental Group: By Luke Olson Sports Editor Sam Huard wanted to let everyone know that he was present to reiterate what he did a...
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Copyright violation causes Sylvester Middle School to create new mascot, logo
Buh bye, Sylvester the Cat Burien’s Sylvester Middle School has used a logo and mascot featuring ‘Sylvester the Cat’ (pictured above) from the Warner Brothers’ Looney Toons cartoon for 20-30 years, but...
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Have you registered yet for the Burien Brat Trot? It’s coming Sunday, Sept. 30
Chase Bret the Brat through the streets of Burien with this fast, fun and frivolous 5K run to benefit the students of Highline Public Schools on Sunday, Sept. 30! Then…stay after for Bavarian Fest –...
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Free Community Wellness Fair will be Saturday, Sept. 15 at Town Square Park
Burien’s annual celebration of healthy living will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a fun and FREE community event, which will move back to Burien Town Square Park, with...
View ArticleFriends of the Burien Library organization needs help, seeking new members
Our Burien Library is a wonderful community resource for free books, media, arts and cultural events, classes and so much more. “However, less tax funding means more difficulty maintaining our current...
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Registration now open for Highline High School Drill Team’s Mini Camp next week
Highline High School’s Drill Team will be holding a Mini-Camp next week, and registration is now open. The cost is $25 and includes a shirt…and, as part of the camp, participants will get to show off...
View ArticleGregory Heights PTSA named National PTA ‘School of Excellence’
The Gregory Heights Elementary Parent Teacher Staff Association (PTSA) has been awarded as a National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) ‘School of Excellence’ for the 2018-20 school years. Parents,...
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Official Homebuyer Class – First-Time Buyers Welcome – will be Sat., Oct. 13
Official Homebuyer Class – First-Time Buyers Welcome! Saturday, Oct. 13: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, Washington 98106 Join us for the class that...
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