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Graduate of Raisbeck Aviation High School is making strides at Cal Poly
Meet Bella White, a graduate of Highline’s Raisbeck Aviation High School and outstanding member of Cal Poly’s Class of 2024, representing a graduating class of more than 6,500, the school announced. Tested by tragedy or inspired by travels, some pursuing lifelong interests and others finding their passions on...
Buy raffle tickets to win a brand new Red Vespa 150 at Casa Italiana’s ‘Vespa Festa’ on Saturday, June 22
Raffle tickets are on sale for Casa Italiana’s Vespa Festa, coming Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. “Come kick off Summer at Casa Italiana at this fun event for the community! Vespa Festa is always a favorite!”. Music, food, dancing, beer and wine garden,...
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design workshop will be Thursday, June 20
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. A free, virtual ‘Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design’ (CPTED) workshop will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024. This event will be held virtually from 2...
REMINDER: Pride Festival will fill the streets of Downtown Burien this weekend
Burien Pride will fill the streets throughout Downtown Burien this weekend – from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9, 2024. This will include an all-day Street Festival celebrating PRIDE, with another jam-packed event featuring Music, DJs, Beer Garden and over 100 vendor booths in Burien Town Square Park and surrounding streets.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents encouraged to aid Port of Seattle’s airport noise mitigation repair efforts
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.]. It was a long time coming and there is still much to be worked out, but the Port of...
Police arrest 2 sex offenders Tuesday in Tukwila retail theft sting
The Tukwila Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) apprehended two sex offenders during a retail theft operation on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The SEU – formed in response to rising street crimes and organized retail theft (ORT) – includes veteran officers with diverse backgrounds. This unit partners with retailers to target repeat offenders involved in serious crimes, such as narcotic distribution, auto thefts, and burglaries.
Meet (and adopt) Brooklyn, RASKC’s fun-loving Pet of the Week
Meet Brooklyn, Regional Animal Services of King County’s (RASKC) Pet of the Week! Two-year-old Boxer mix Brooklyn came to RASKC as a stray and is looking for his new home. He is a spirited, independent dog with a fun-loving personality!. Brooklyn is full of energy and loves to play!...
Limited number of Early Bird Tickets now on sale for 15th annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest on Saturday, Aug. 24
The Rotary Club of Des Moines/Normandy Park will be presenting its 15th Annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest fundraiser concert on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 on the sweeping shores of Poverty Bay at Des Moines Beach Park. And a limited round of only 400 Early Bird tickets are available...
Tukwila Police detain erratic driver, rescue toddler from stolen vehicle Tuesday
Just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, a Tukwila Police officer en route to a call spotted a vehicle stopped between two lanes in the 13300 block of Macadam Road South (map below). Police said the vehicle was occupied by an adult male, who was acting erratically. The...
Impact Public Schools partners with No More Under to provide free swim lessons
Impact Public Schools announced this week that they have partnered with No More Under and the Matt Griffin YMCA to offer free swim lessons to their 3rd and 4th grade scholars. “At Impact, we believe in developing the whole child, and swimming is an essential life skill that not only saves lives but also builds confidence and independence in our young people,” organizers said.
REMINDER: Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s annual Plant Sale is this Saturday, June 1
REMINDER: Highline Seatac Botanical Garden will be holding its annual Plant Sale this Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Now is a great time to shop from an impressive selection of perennials, annuals, succulents, shrubs, trees, veggie starts and more!. “Grown with expertise and loving care, you...
Here’s how you can register your neighborhood for Tukwila’s National Night Out on Aug. 6
National Night Out (NNO) will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, and here’s how you can register, courtesy Tukwila Police. NNO “is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer more caring places to live,” police said. “It’s...
Man arrested for suspected Domestic Violence and Child Abduction in Tukwila
On Thursday afternoon, May 30, 2024 just after 1 p.m., Tukwila Police officers responded to a report of a woman found wandering near the 3200 block of S 137th Street (map below). Upon arrival, officers determined that a domestic violence incident had occurred. The suspect, who had fled the scene...
Meet (and adopt) ‘Maui,’ RASKC’s Pet of the Week
Meet Maui, RASKC’s Pet of the Week! Maui is a spirited dog with a fun-loving personality. At 86 pounds, two-year-old Maui is a big boy. He is also a big baby who loves pets and snuggles!. Maui can be a bit scared of strangers at first and will sometimes...
Men in Black Birthday Bash Fest introduces MIBBB Games on Sunday, June 23
MIBBB Fest – the three-day festival celebrating the mythology of the iconic Men in Black – will wrap up with a day of classic retro gaming at Waterland Arcade in Des Moines on Sunday, June 23, 2024. At MIBBB Games, festival-goers will test their skills at classic arcade...
New WaFd program provides down payment assistance for homebuyers
Alisha Hill never thought she’d be able to buy a house. With Western Washington home prices surging, the idea of being able to save enough money for a down payment was daunting. Today, though, Hill and her family have a home of their own thanks to a down payment...
Grant program will award over $226K to South King County orgs for environmental improvements
The Port of Seattle announced this week that it will award $226,631 to six community-led organizations with projects that improve the environment in communities around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This is the South King County Community Impact Fund Environmental Grants Program’s fourth cycle of funding. Since the fund was established,...
FREE girls basketball clinic will be June 1-2 at Foster High School
Jamad Basketball is offering a FREE clinic for girls ages 7-21 on June 1-2, 2024 at Foster High School, from 1 – 5 p.m. This is a free girls basketball camp at Foster with the world renowned Jamad Fiin. This event is sponsored by the East African Community Services...
Meet (and adopt) the delightful ‘Duke,’ RASKC’s Pet of the Week
Meet delightful Duke, RASKC’s Pet of the Week! Duke is a four-year-old Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd mix who was originally brought to RASKC as a stray last January. At 74 pounds, Duke would bring a lot of love and energy to your home! Duke does best when he receives a lot of exercise and enrichment. He is a “playgroup pal” so please ask RASKC staff about Duke’s interactions with other dogs at the shelter in playgroups. He can be choosy, however, so he might be best as the only dog in the home or will need a slow and skilled introduction to other dogs in the family. Duke does need a bit of help with resource guarding, especially around food.
New careers program aims to diversify dental profession
A new program Dental Career Discovery: A Hands-On Journey aimed at addressing the critical dental workforce shortage – particularly within historically underrepresented communities – launched this month in Tukwila following a successful pilot by Delta Dental of Washington. The program – led by Nicolette Slaughter, Delta Dental’s workforce...
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