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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen gray Prius
Father-in-law’s Prius got stolen yesterday here in West Seattle. Next to Westwood Village (2500 SW Trenton). Stay on the lookout for a gray-colored car with the plate listing in the pic:. Car is a 2017 Prius V. Case # 24-212549.
Renton’s Tiffany Park Reopens Following Renovations
The city of Renton has announced that the renovated Tiffany Park multiuse soccer/futsal and basketball court is officially open. Located at 1902 Lake Youngs Way SE., the upgrade marks the city’s second mini-pitch futsal court, and introduces the first inclusion of a basketball court. The sports court features all-weather...
Match Forecast: Seattle Reign FC Set to Play Final Summer Cup Group Stage Match in Portland
Seattle Reign FC plays its final NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup group stage match today at 7:00 p.m. PT at Providence Park vs. Cascadia rival Portland Thorns FC. Currently tied with three points at the top of Group A, the Reign will look to pick up points in the final match of the group stage and secure the first-place position.
Washington Huskies Fall Camp Day One Live Updates
Jedd Fisch and the current coaching staff for the Washington Huskies have been around for a little less than seven months, but they have kicked off fall camp and are going through their drills and scrimmages for the next 30 days. Dawgman.com is there and has you covered with live updates from the practice field.
Remembering Charley Royer, Seattle’s only three-term mayor
Sad news came this week with the death of former Seattle Mayor Charles “Charley” Royer, the city’s only mayor to serve three consecutive four-year terms (1978-1990). He died Friday at age 84. For those unfamiliar with Seattle’s politics, Royer’s staying power is extraordinary and a testament to...
Wednesday Dots: One Month Away
Good morning, and it is an especially good morning because football season is only one month away! We got a ton of stuff in store for you in the form of our 30 Day Countdown, but right now, it’s time for Dots!. Football Dots. Andy Yamashita has a couple...
PETA files complaint about alleged workplace violations at Mesa monkey research center
PHOENIX — PETA filed a complaint on Monday for the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration to investigate a Mesa-based monkey-breeding facility owned and operated by the University of Washington. Documents show there have been 49 workplace safety violations that took place over the past three years at the...
Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians Expands to Tukwila
Tacoma's Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians is set to open a new location in Tukwila to broaden its reach. The company’s fourth location will provide plumbing and sewer services, along with electrical work, for those living along the Maple Valley Highway corridor, according to a release from the business.
Upcoming Theatre Events Worth Noting
Ch. . . ch . . . ch . . . changes. We’ve got live theater coming up with different perspectives right now. This is not a bad thing; this is something that is interesting and possibly really worthwhile. One of our favorite authors via live theatre is Jane...
White Center Community Clashes With County on 16th Avenue Road Project
Community voices and perspectives took center stage at last week’s meeting of community members and project planners, where County staff working on an upcoming roads safety project struggled to alleviate worries surrounding the changes coming to 16th Avenue Southwest. Safety improvements along the four-lane road have been needed for...
Recology King County wins Excellence in Recycling Public Education award
Recology King County has been honored with the 2024 Excellence in Recycling Public Education award by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA). This prestigious and competitive award recognizes Recology King County as a true leader in public education within the waste and recycling industry. Recology King County (RKC) stood...
Family Night Out Against Crime will be at Steve Cox Memorial Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6
The annual King County Parks Night Out Against Crime Family Event is returning to Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, from 5–7 p.m. King County Parks is thrilled to host families for an “Under the Sea Night Out” at the Playground Picnic Shelter at Steve Cox Memorial Park (map below).
US road safety agency will look into fatal crash near Seattle involving Tesla using automated system
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. road safety investigators say they will look into an April crash near Seattle after authorities determined that a Tesla was operating on the company’s “Full Self-Driving” system when it hit and killed a motorcyclist. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday...
VIDEO: Seattle Southside Chamber’s inaugural Leadership Conference huge success, draws 200 attendees
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce held its inaugural Leadership Conference on July 19, 2024 at Highline College, bringing together business leaders, students, community members and local officials to discuss economic development and community empowerment in our region.
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