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LETTER: ‘We have a very important decision to make this election season’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff. The writer of this Letter has contributed to the campaign of Carlos Ruiz.]. We have a very important...
King County Parks’ Outdoor Halloween Carnival will be in White Center on Saturday, Oct. 28
King County Parks’ Outdoor Halloween Carnival for Families is coming up on Saturday, October 28th from 2-5 p.m. at Steve Cox Memorial Park (map below). “The White Center Teen Program is thrilled to welcome families back to Steve Cox Memorial Park for our annual Halloween Carnival!”. This year the...
Police seeking public’s help locating suspect wanted in connection with Oct. 3 bus shooting
King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Major Crimes Detectives are seeking the community’s help in locating the suspect of a homicide on a Metro bus in White Center on Oct. 3, 2023. Police said that 17-year-old Miguel Rivera Dominguez (pictured below) has been identified as the suspect who fatally...
Victim of Oct. 3 fatal shooting on Metro Bus in White Center identified as Marcel Wagner, 21
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office this week identified the man who was shot and killed on a Metro bus in White Center on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 as Marcel Da’jon Wagner, 21. Wagner died from multiple gunshot wounds suffered when he was shot on board a Metro...
Discover Camp MoxyJo’s, a Far-Out Campground that’s Federal Way close, hosting 2 fun Halloween Carnivals Oct. 21 & 28
Are you ready to enjoy a fun glamping style get away minus the long drive to get to a campsite?. And what if it’s filled with fun, nostalgia and just the right amount of kitsch as well? If you think that sounds like an awesome getaway idea, your great mind is thinking just like Camp MoxyJo’s founder Joanna Hall, who has an ability to see business opportunities others might miss.
White Center Eagles holding ‘Trunk or Treat’ on Saturday, Oct. 28
The White Center Eagles will be holding their first-ever ‘Trunk or Treat’ event on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in their parking lot. This free event is open to the community – you do not have to be a member to participate.
Calling all Weekend Warriors: 3 days for the price of 1 makes Herc Rentals the best choice for your equipment rental needs
At Herc Rentals’ newly opened location on Pacific Highway South in Des Moines, the floors sparkle with the shine of a bright new penny, while some of the equipment is still in its manufacturer plastic ready to make your work efficient and easy to tackle. Fresh, high quality equipment...
Grants available to help small businesses in unincorporated King County recover from vandalism, break-ins
A new grant program is available to small businesses in unincorporated King County that have experienced vandalism or break-ins since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. The King County Department of Local Services Storefront Repair Program is intended toaddress vandalism and enhance security in business districts of the unincorporated...
‘What Did I Say That Was Wrong?’ Auburn City Council candidate Clinton Taylor defends controversial anti-LGBTQ statements that resulted in lost endorsements
Auburn City Council Position No. 5 candidate Clinton Taylor – who won in the August 2023 Primary election by 763 votes over incumbent Robyn Mulenga – received negative backlash recently after posting a controversial video on Facebook (see below) where he called homosexuality an “abomination” while citing Old Testament biblical scripture.
Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School holding Open House on Sunday, Oct. 15
Without bachelor’s degrees, low-income youth face enormous obstacles in transcending poverty. In Washington State, the rate of college enrollment dropped 10 percent between the high school graduating classes of 2019 and 2021, according to numbers released by the Washington Roundtable. This comes at a time when 70% of the state’s open jobs between 2024 and 2029 are expected to require some degree of schooling beyond high school.
Silent candlelight vigil for peace and non-violence will be Wed. night, Oct. 4 in White Center
In light of Tuesday’s (Oct. 3, 2023; read our previous coverage here) fatal shooting of a man on a Metro bus in White Center, there will be a silent candlelight vigil for peace and nonviolence Wednesday evening, Oct. 4, from 7 – 7:30 p.m. Participants are asked to...
Shooting on Metro bus kills man in White Center Tuesday
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 at 5:11 p.m., King County Sheriff’s Office Metro Deputies responded to a fatal shooting on board a Metro bus at the location of SW Roxbury and 15th Ave SW in White Center. Sadly, after an extensive search with Guardian 1, K9 Teams, Drones, and...
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s annual Halloween Carnival will be Saturday, Oct. 28
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s annual Halloween Carnival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, from 3– 6 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe’s fall FUNdraiser welcomes all WS community members, parishioners, alumni and school families to our annual Halloween Carnival! Get excited for an eerie-sistable day of your returning fall favorites plus a few new traditions: bounce houses and inflatables fun, carnival games, photo booth, DJ, balloon twisters, Trunk-or-Treat for littles, Haunted Corner for bigs, face painting, fortune teller and more fun for all ages!
Enjoy an ‘Unmute The Voices’ performance at Key to Change live taping on Saturday, Oct. 7
All are invited to enjoy a FREE live taping on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, of “Unmute The Voices” on Classical KING FM 98.1, featuring host Dr. Quinton Morris and solo performances by three extraordinary Key to Change violin students. This free event will take place from 1 –...
White Center Food Bank holding Fundraising Party on Saturday, Oct. 21
The White Center Food Bank will be holding a Fundraising Party on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, from 2:30 – 6 p.m. at the White Center Eagles (map below). “Join White Center Food Bank for an exciting Capital Campaign Fundraiser, with exclusive tours of our new facility prior to the event,” organizers said.
Southwest Youth & Family Services Night of Giving will be Thursday, Oct. 26
All are invited to join an unforgettable evening of camaraderie and community at the Southwest Youth & Family Services ‘Night of Giving,’ coming to the Foundry at SODO from 6–8. p.m. on Thursday night, Oct. 26, 2023. “Join the fun with friends and family while learning about...
Multi-Faith Resource Fair will be Sunday, Oct. 8 in White Center
A Multi-Faith Resource Fair will be held from 3–6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 in White Center. Sponsored by the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) and Seattle Police, this free event will take place at White Center Heights Elementary School (map below) from 3 – 6 p.m.
Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Music from Latin America’ family concert will be Saturday, Oct. 14
Last season, the Northwest Symphony Orchestra began its season with music from Latin America, and it was so successful that they decided to start their new season on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 with another “Music From Latin America” concert – with more new and exciting music. Back...
Members of Seahawks Super Bowl championship team help kick off ‘Back to Action’ campaign for local food banks, including in White Center
This past weekend, members of the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl 48 championship team joined local volunteers and organizations to kick off the Back To Action campaign at local Seattle-area food banks, including the White Center Food Bank. Other locations included the Lynnwood Food Bank, University District Food Bank, Issaquah Food...
Local treasure Zenith Holland Nursery will be profiled on ‘Evening Magazine’ on Tuesday, Sept. 26
This coming Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, Des Moines’ oldest business will be profiled in a sure-to-be-delightful segment on KING5’s “Evening Magazine.”. Vivacious presenter Kim Holcomb recently visited the nursery to learn about the interesting history of this woman-owned gem. The segment will air on the Tuesday, Sept., 26, 2023 program which begins at 7:30 p.m. Expect to enjoy beautiful shots of the abundance of plants and beautifully arranged merchandise along with a special interview with owner Lyn.
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