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King County Sheriff’s Office makes major narcotics bust in southwest King County
Detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office successfully executed a significant narcotics bust in southwest King County recently, resulting in the removal of large quantities of dangerous drugs from the streets. Police said that in the operation, detectives seized:. 40.06 pounds of methamphetamine. 21,000 M-30 fentanyl pills. 3.8 pounds...
Get ‘Loud N Proud’ at WCCDA event in White Center this Friday, June 21
The White Center Community Development Association (WCCDA) will be throwing their annual Pride event titled ‘Loud N Proud’ this Friday, June 21, 2024 from 12 – 5 p.m. “Pride With a Purpose” is the driving motto for this celebration as they prepare to provide a free event for our community.
Kings of Collections offering FREE Credit Repair Webinar on June 22 & 29
Do you need to clean up your credit so that you can move forward in your life? Debt collectors calling or texting you?. Kings of Collections is presenting free Credit Repair webinars on both Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m., and again on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10:30 a.m.–12 Noon, absolutely FREE.
Grant from Seattle Seahawks will help pay for new synthetic turf at Highline Memorial Stadium
Highline Public Schools announced this week that it has received a $250,000 grant from the Seattle Seahawks and NFL Foundation Grassroots Program to help fund the installation of a new synthetic turf field this summer at Highline Memorial Stadium in Burien. The district celebrated the successful grant and kicked off...
Highline Schools Foundation receives record-breaking, anonymous $2.17 million donation for scholarships
This week, the Highline Schools Foundation received a record-breaking donation of $2.17 million, marking the largest single gift in the foundation’s history. The generous contribution – made by an anonymous donor – will be used to fund future scholarships for students graduating from Highline Public Schools. “We’re...
Discover the benefits of Highline Kendo’s 48-year legacy for students of all ages
Kendo, or “way of the sword” is the Japanese martial art of fencing. Kendo developed from traditional techniques of Japanese swordsmanship known as kenjitsu. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sporting-like physical elements. It is credited with helping individuals improve and maintain fitness, concentration and according to the government of Japan’s website, “One of the main concepts of kendo is zanshin, which literally means “lingering heart,” and it refers to the importance of developing a spirit of constant vigilance and respect.”
Rotary Club of Burien/White Center awards scholarships to local high school grads
The Rotary Club of Burien/White Center recently awarded its 2024 scholarships to local high school graduates:. The Dick Dahlgard Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Highline High School student Jasmine Delgado Guerrero. Dick was an outstanding Rotarian and community leader and graduate of Highline High School. The Walter O. Carsten Memorial...
REMINDER: Arts Corps ‘Art & Sol’ fundraiser is in White Center this Saturday, June 8
Arts Corps is a nationally recognized youth arts education organization that works to address the race and income-based opportunity gap in access to arts education. In the 2022-23 school year, Arts Corps served over 2,150 students across Seattle and King County, approximately 82% of whom were students of color and 68% who qualified for free or reduced lunch.
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,...
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...
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