There’s no doubt Ballard is undergoing unprecedented change. Large apartment buildings are being erected and new architecture is changing the face of Old Ballard. Businesses are opening and closing, and with them gone are the signs and iconic…MORE
Features
West Seattle author reveals the secrets of good customer service
Mon, 04/20/15
Before Robert Spector came to West Seattle 38 years ago, he was a Chicago guy. He was pretty much broke (his words) and looking for something to do.
He met famous N.W. photographer Jerry Gay in downtown Seattle. Gay offered him an…MORE
Pat's View: Recycling
Mon, 04/20/15
By Pat Cashman
As I write this I am sitting at Sea-Tac airport. I want to catch some sleep---so I’ve decided to climb into a plane’s cargo hold. It’s apparently the thing to do when you need a quick nap. Once you awaken, just bang on…MORE
Discover the Stage
Sun, 04/19/15
By Andrea Reay, Executive Director, Discover Burien
I recently had an amazing opportunity to attend a rehearsal of the new Hi-Liners DownStage Center production of Dinosaurs Before Dark. The show opens May 1stat the Renton Civic Theatre,…MORE
Meet the Authors:
Sun, 04/19/15
One Man’s Dream,One Woman’s Reality
Covington Library, Saturday, May 16, 2pm Vashon Library, Sunday, May 17, 2pm Burien Library, Friday, May 22, 11am Fairwood Library, Tuesday, May 26, 7pm
This is the story of a six year sailing…MORE
Highline Public School Annual Student Art Walk
Sun, 04/19/15
The City of Burien and B-Town Beat are excited to present the Highline Public School Annual Student Art Walk
Thursday, May 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Businesses along 152 SW between 4th and 10th s.w.in Downtown Burien.
Fabulous visual and…MORE
Lawrence “Larry” Edgar CRAIG
Sun, 04/19/15
Larry Craig passed away April 9, 2015. Larry was born January13, 1921 in Wichita, KS. In 1942 he married his high school sweetheart, Kay. They made their first home in Colorado where Larry aided the war effort by modifying airplanes for combat.…MORE
Georgie's View: There are many tasks in life
Sun, 04/19/15
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Until you have sat in front of a big camera and been the focus of a news story you haven’t lived. Since I believe that older people need to share their wisdom I was happy to sit in front of a local TV camera…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Pitstop Bottle Shop has brews for you
Sun, 04/19/15
The Pitstop Bottle Shop was once a big open space on 153rd Street. Now, it is a tap room with 18 beers on tap and 375 different bottled beers available. It is the business venture of John Hopps, a homebrewer with 20 years experience and his…MORE
UPDATE: Record Store Day at Easy Street Records will feature the Sonics, Chris Ballew and some surprise guests
Thu, 04/16/15
UPDATE 5pm April 17 Northwest rock and roll classic band, The Sonics (& very special guests) WILL BE LIVE AT EASY STREET on Record Store Day Limited number of tickets on sale at store for $100 each. Limit of two per customer. Proceeds to…MORE
