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Local youth outdoor nonprofit Y.E.T.I. seeking public’s help after gear was stolen
Local nonprofit Youth Experiential Training Institute (Y.E.T.I.) is asking the public to be on the lookout for outdoor gear that might be offered for sale, which was stolen from them. Last week, thieves broke into their shipping container and stole clothing, boots and overnight gear they use to outfit students...
REMINDER: Out-of-this-world extravaganza returns, as Burien UFO Festival is this Friday
Get ready to have your minds probed with wonder and excitement as the highly-anticipated Burien UFO Festival (BUFO) makes its triumphant return and descends on Olde Burien this Friday night, Aug. 4, 2023, from 4 – 11 p.m.!. It’s time to buckle up and prepare for a cosmic block...
See BAT Theatre’s ‘Good Morning Bill’ for free this Sunday, Aug. 6
REMINDER: Enjoy a free, live outdoor performance of the comedy “Good Morning, Bill” at Burien Town Square Park this Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, starting at 5 p.m. Presented by Burien Actors Theatre, this free performance is Directed by Rachel Rene. Story synopsis:. Bill Paradene falls for the aloof...
PHOTOS: Some scenes from 2023 National Night Out in Kent
Courtesy Kent Police come these photos and recap from National Night Out 2023, held Tuesday night, Aug. 1:. “Kent – you came through again this year and hosted some epic NNO gatherings. “We registered 63 events this year that spanned our entire City from East to West and North...
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s free ‘Music in the Garden’ series begins this Friday, Aug. 4
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s FREE “Music in the Garden” Series begins this Friday Aug. 4, 2023!. The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden will host FREE concerts in the garden every Friday evening in August, 2023, starting this Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 from 5 – 7 p.m. Spending...
Kent’s Theatre Battery returning to production in August with ‘Deep Purple Wiggle’
In August 2023, Kent’s Theatre Battery will return to the full production of new plays with Deep Purple Wiggle by Milo Cramer, directed by Logan Ellis. The cast will feature Emon Elboudwarej, Malex Reed, Donato Fatuesi, Matt Lockett, Douglas Ridings, Ronan Pirkle, and Pyper. This will be the first production of Cramer’s new work, which was written in January of this year. The company will perform in an original transformed theatre space donated through sponsorship from Kent Station®, and all admissions will be given to the public at no cost through Radical Hospitality.
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: King County Council Opposes State Timber Sale Over Climate Impacts – Leading To A Cancellation By State
King County Council Opposes State Timber Sale Over Climate Impacts – Leading To A Cancellation By State. We have clear climate goals in King County, and our forests provide benefits to human health, salmon habitat, and water quality and quantity, in addition to the economic benefits of sustainable timber. There are substantial carbon and climate benefits to maintaining, protecting, restoring, and expanding the more than 811,000 acres of forest land in King County. A small portion of these forests – about 14,800 acres – are considered mature legacy forests, which due to their carbon capture potential and their risk of loss due to wildfire, insects, and disease rank them among the highest priority for protection in the county.
Woman shot in head on Kent’s East Hill early Thursday morning
On Thursday morning, July 27, 2023 at about 1:52 a.m., Kent Patrol Officers were dispatched to 114th Way SE and SE 230th Place in Kent’s East Hill (map below) in response to a 911 call of a shooting. The 911 caller stated that her friend had been shot, and...
REMINDER: Enjoy ‘Good Morning, Bill’ at Riverton Heights Park this Friday night
REMINDER: Enjoy a free, live outdoor performance of the comedy “Good Morning, Bill”at Riverton Heights Park in SeaTac this Friday night, July 28, 2023, starting at 7 p.m. Presented by Burien Actors Theatre, this free performance is Directed by Rachel Rene. Story synopsis:. Bill Paradene falls for the...
Deadline to enter Burien UFO Film Festival is Friday, July 28, and here’s how you can win $5,000
The deadline to enter the 2023 Burien UFO (BUFO) Film Festival is coming up this Friday, July 28, 2023, and YOU could enter to win up to $5,000. That’s right – $5,000 will go to the 1st place winner of this film festival. BUFO will take place in...
Des Moines Police release details, photos from Monday’s fatal shooting at Safeway
Detectives with the Des Moines Police Department have recovered surveillance video showing the suspects and suspect vehicle from Monday’s (July 24, 2023) homicide in the Safeway parking lot at 21401 Pacific Highway S. UPDATE July 25, 2023, 2:30 p.m.:. Tukwila Police located the Safeway homicide suspect vehicle on Tuesday,...
Police seeking witnesses to fatal shooting at Des Moines Safeway Monday night
Police are seeking the public’s help regarding a fatal shooting at the Des Moines Safeway (21401 Pacific Highway South; map below) on Monday night, July 24, 2023. Police say that shortly after 5 p.m., a victim vehicle was parked in the Safeway parking lot, occupied by one male and one female.
Win Cash Prizes and this awesome Trophy at Burien UFO Festival Costume Contest Aug. 4
On Friday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. in Olde Burien, you will have a chance to make your “cosplay” mark and potentially walk away with some cash and an incredible light-up trophy created by 3D Print This Thing (who will be vending his awesome lamps at BUFO):. Trophy,...
Text-to-911 service now available statewide
All counties and Public Safety Answering Points in the state of Washington can now accept Text-to-911, thanks to the Next Generation 911 network. “The standard for Text-to-911 in Washington and nationally is: ‘Call if you can, text if you can’t,'” said Adam Wasserman, State 911 Coordinator. “A voice call to 911 will get help moving faster than a text message, but use the method that keeps you, as the caller, safest.”
Kent Chamber CEO Zenovia Harris will be keynote speaker at 2023 PNW Economic Equity Summit on Thursday, Aug. 24
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The 2023 PNW Economic Equity Summit will be held on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Highline College. This collaborative event is...
Washington State Patrol urges drivers to make good choices after deadly weekend on state highways
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is urging drivers to make good choices behind the wheel this summer following an alarming number of fatality collisions over the past week. The reminder comes amid the statewide “Surviving Summer” traffic safety campaign bringing attention to the 90 most dangerous days on Washington roadways.
Overall crime in Kent increased by 13.6%, Police Chief Padilla tells City Council Tuesday night
Here’s our recap of the Kent City Council meeting held on Tuesday night, July 18, 2023:. Julie Stormes, Senior Prosecutor for the city of Kent, began working for the legal department as an assistant in 2002 and has moved up the ranks since. She is diligent, thorough, and works with integrity. She is also concerned for the safety of the community and holds people accountable, while still being compassionate. She handled an appellate case that made it illegal in the state for drivers to have more than 5 nanograms of THC in their bloodstream.
Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to shooting on I-5
The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a shooting on I-5 in Federal Way on Tuesday morning, July 18, 2023. Troopers say that at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, they were on a traffic stop on southbound I-5 north of S. 272nd Street (map below) when they heard loud popping sounds, which they recognized to be gunfire.
Speed legend Steve Huff will be Grand Marshal of Saturday’s Waterland Parade
Steve Huff has been a resident in around Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac for over 25 years with his motorcycle shop Steve Huff Motorsports and racing teams – but this Saturday, July 22, he’ll slow down enough to serve as Grand Marshal of the 2023 Waterland Parade. The...
JOBS: Providence Mount St. Vincent to host Job Fair on Tuesday, July 25
Providence Mount St. Vincent on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, will host a Job Fair to attract new staff to the internationally recognized West Seattle community that offers assisted living, skilled nursing, transitional care, and an intergenerational child care program. Interviews will be held for clinical positions such as registered nurse...
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