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Farmers Market empowering BIPOC community comes to SeaTac starting this Wednesday, July 3
African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) announced that its SeaTac Farmers Market will have its Grand Opening this coming Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The market will be open from 3 – 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through November, with dates including July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, and November 6.
Here’s how to sign up for the 29th annual Tukwila Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Aug. 3
The 29th annual Tukwila Community Yard Sale is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, offering residents a chance to participate in a citywide event aimed at promoting reuse and recycling. Participants can register to hold their own yard sales concurrently with other Tukwila residents, creating a vibrant...
Get a FREE smoke alarm & installation from American Red Cross
Do you need a smoke alarm or want to learn how to make your home safer?. If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install a smoke alarm, the Red Cross may be able to help. “Along with our partners, we are also pleased to...
Eastbound SR 518 on-ramp from SR 99 in Tukwila fully closed for emergency maintenance
The eastbound SR 518 on-ramp from SR 99 in Tukwila is fully closed for emergency maintenance starting Friday, June 28, 2024 until further notice, WSDOT announced. The drop lane from South 160th Street on-ramp to eastbound SR 518 is also closed until further notice. This will be an extended closure....
Celebrate the 4th of July with a pickleball event in Tukwila
Tukwila Parks & Recreation will be celebrating the 4th of July with a special pickleball event, inviting residents and visitors to join in the festivities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The event, with a location to be determined, will feature a range of activities...
Explore Seattle Southside’s Seattle Summer Beach Guide
It’s one of the Pacific Northwest’s best-kept secrets: our summers are incredible. Not too hot, not too cold, plenty of sun and lots of cool, green shade makes for a perfectly relaxing summer. Seattle might not be the first place you think about when you think about beaches,...
Meet (and adopt) cuddly kittens Beetle and Salamander, RASKC’s Pets of the Week
Meet cuddly kittens Beetle and Salamander, the Regional Animal Services of King County’s (RASKC) Pets of the Week! These special needs girls would love to go to a home together. Due to severe damage to both eyes from an upper respiratory infection, Beetle had both eyes removed and cannot...
SeaTac murder suspect – still on the lam – now indicted in armed carjacking in Seattle
A 19-year-old SeaTac man – who is still on the lam – was indicted this week for armed carjacking in connection with a crime spree that ended in a homicide, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Salman Subeyr Haji is believed to have fled abroad just days after...
REMINDER: ‘Vespa Festa’ returns to Casa Italiana this Saturday, June 22!
REMINDER: ‘Vespa Festa’ returns to Casa Italiana Italian Cultural Center this Saturday, June 22, 2024!. Calling all Vespas and Vespa fans! Casa Italiana Italian Cultural center in Burien is where the fun will be this Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. at the annual Vespa Festa.
Prosecutors warn of rising traffic deaths, serious injuries in King County
King County Prosecutors from the Felony Traffic Unit are raising concerns over a recent, significant increase in traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes in the region. As of May 2024, the specialized prosecutors reported a 143% increase in felony-level traffic crime cases compared to 2019. The data indicate that the years 2019–2020 saw a notable spike in deadly crashes in King County, a trend that has continued unabated.
Renton Chamber of Commerce hosting reception for Washington State Gubernatorial Candidates on Tuesday, July 9
The Renton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a reception on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 for candidates vying for the Office of Governor of the State of Washington. The event will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. at The Weatherly Inn in Renton (map below). Tickets are priced...
Meet (and adopt) Maisey, Bentley, and Penny, three cute ferret siblings at RASKC!
Meet Maisey, Bentley, and Penny! These seven-month-old ferret siblings were brought in to Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) by an Animal Control Officer on May 14:. Maisey, Bentley, and Penny have been together their whole lives and would love to be adopted together!. These two sisters and their...
Volunteers needed for Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s exciting community events
Volunteers are needed for Highline Botanical Gardens upcoming, exciting community events. Are you looking for a great way to meet neighbors and fellow garden enthusiasts?. The Highline Botanical Garden in SeaTac is a great place to visit and even a great place to volunteer. And you don’t need to be...
REMINDER: MIBBB Fest this weekend will celebrate local ties to iconic ‘Men in Black’ mythology
The Men in Black Birthday Bash Fest will take place this coming weekend in Des Moines, celebrating our region’s connection to the mythology of the iconic “Men in Black.“. This year’s fest will feature three days of memorable and quirky events based on little-known Puget Sound history around “The Maury Island Incident,” an historic 1947 UFO sighting that included the first known “Man in Black” encounter.
REMINDER: Burien Strawberry Festival will feature Classic Car Show and more this weekend
REMINDER: The 2024 Burien Strawberry Festival is set to take place this weekend – Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, 2024, promising a fun-filled experience for the entire family. The festival will be held at and around Town Square Park, rain or shine:. Saturday, June 15 from 10...
‘Conversations with KD Hall’ Episode 4 will feature sports legends KJ Wright, Doug Baldwin, Cliff Avril, and Bookie Gates this Saturday
The popular new talk show series “Conversations with KD Hall” is set to release its highly-anticipated Episode 4, airing on KING5 Plus this Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. This episode, centered around mental health and personal growth, promises to be a powerhouse of inspiration. Special guest...
Frida Kahlo Fiesta & Art Market will be Saturday, July 6 at Highline Heritage Museum
A Friday Kahlo Fiesta & Art Market will be held at the Highline Heritage Museum on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from Noon – 6 p.m. This event will commemorate Kahlo’s 117th birthday celebration, with art, live music/performances, a presentation and more. If you don’t know Frida, here’s a...
Meet (and adopt) ‘Oro,’ RASKC’s ‘smart guy’ Pet of the Week
Two-year-old Oro was brought to the shelter in May and is looking for his new home. Oro is a smart guy who is very trainable due to being highly food motivated!. Oro is a very affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home! He’s not very independent, so it would be nice for him to have someone around most of the time. Although he does love to cuddle, he is all muscles and energy, so a family without young children that can also provide him with exercise and things to keep his mind busy would be a great home for him.
‘It broke my heart that someone would do this’ – local singer, friends replace Pride Flags in Downtown Burien
“It broke my heart that someone would do this,” said Dianna Leppa when she learned that Pride Flags had been stolen from Downtown Burien this weekend. As we previously reported (with video showing three suspected thieves), several Pride Flags were stolen in Downtown Burien early Saturday morning, June 8, starting at around 2:30 a.m.
Year-long wiretap investigation results in 4 arrests, and seizures of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine
Law enforcement teams from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Seattle Police Department and IRS Criminal Investigation executed 24 search or arrest warrants taking four people into custody who are allegedly connected to a drug trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. The drug conspirators have ties to suppliers in...
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