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The Grand Finale: How the Sorrento Hotel shaped Huckleberry Square’s sweetest endings
The historic Sorrento Hotel has perched atop Seattle’s First Hill since 1909. It has long been known for standout cuisine and old-world elegance; two phrases you might not think of when you picture a bustling diner in Burien. But, it is there that you could lose the plot, until you meet Stephen Whippo and taste his scratch-made desserts for which Huckleberry Square has become B-Town famous. You see, Stephen served as the Pastry Chef at the Sorrento Hotel for about a decade.
UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal April 22 White Center hit & run
King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detectives announced that they have made an arrest in connection with the fatal pedestrian hit and run that occurred in White Center on April 22, 2024. As we previously reported, on April 22, just after 10 p.m., an 81-year-old man was crossing SW Roxbury...
$20/hour minimum wage approved by King County Council in unincorporated areas
The King County Council on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 gave the go-ahead to a proposal that will, once implemented, boost the minimum wage in unincorporated King County to just over $20 per hour. The highest tier of the new minimum wage will be $20.29 an hour, taking effect Jan. 1,...
Saturday celebration will mark start of construction on new affordable housing in White Center
This Saturday, May 18, 2024, an ambitious community-driven project will break ground to address an urgent need for housing and human services in the White Center neighborhood. A groundbreaking event will be held this Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (RSVP here). The White Center Community HUB, named...
Highline School Board Director Tidholm will host community safety event Tuesday, May 28
Highline School Board Director Stephanie Tidholm will be hosting an event on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, for families and students in the White Center community to talk about and address safety in the community. The event will be co-facilitated by community leaders, including Aaron Garcia, Long Phan and others. Families...
United Way of King County’s Free Tax Sites reopen for late filers
Filing your taxes late? Good news, United Way of King County is still operating three Free Tax sites through July 30, 2024. Avoid paying more fees by getting your taxes done through United Way’s Free Tax program. United Way is offering free tax services to residents who make less...
PHOTOS: Did you see the Northern Lights Friday night? Here are some pics & how you can try again tonight
Photo courtesy Michael Snyder. Did you happen to catch the Northern Lights over our area on Friday night, May 10, 2024?. This atmospheric phenomenon is regarded by many as the “Holy Grail” of skywatching. Caused by the largest geomagnetic storm in nearly two decades, these lights produced a...
GiveBIG – donate now to help White Center Food Bank reach their fundraising goal
GiveBIG is May 7-8! Help us reach our $25,000 goal!. The level of need for food in the community is at a historic high. Last year was record breaking and this year we will far surpass anything we’ve ever seen. The number of customers in the first quarter of 2024 are up 48% over the same timeframe in 2023. This is a critical time for food security in our community and your support is key to our effort to provide fresh, culturally familiar food to our customers.
Muse Fest: The Power of Women’s Voices music festival will be Thursday, May 9
This year’s Muse Fest: The Power of Women’s Voices music festival (with free admission) will be presented during the May 9 Second Thursday West Seattle Art Walk. It features female musicians exclusively who will perform at 11 different West Seattle venues from 6 to 7:45 p.m. (with a 15-minute break at the midpoint).
VIDEO: Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education & Workforce Summit brought together experts, leaders & students to discuss school-to-work pipeline
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’s 2024 PNW Education & Workforce Summit – held on Thursday morning, April 25, 2023 – brought together experts, industry leaders, business owners, students and community members to provide insight into the status of the school-to-work pipeline in our region.
Learn how Washington State spawned the ‘Men in Black’ legend at two upcoming events, including this Saturday, May 4
All are invited to explore the Pacific Northwest’s connection to perhaps the most mysterious legend in UFO history – the iconic “Men in Black” during two upcoming events. Local historian Steve Edmiston will recount the story of the first recorded Men In Black sighting in two...
REMINDER: Shop local, shop handmade (and for Mother’s Day) at Moshier Spring Pottery Sale this Saturday, May 4
REMINDER: The annual Moshier Spring Pottery Sale will be held this Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Moshier Community Art Center in Burien (map below). Twice a year students and instructors gather at Moshier Art Center to sell their beautiful handmade wares. Come...
Have you seen ‘Pumpkin’? Large orange cat has been missing in White Center since April 24
This large orange cat has been missing since April 24, 2024 at 10:40 a.m. from a White Center home in the 10200 block of 11th Ave SW, north of Steve Cox Memorial Park:. If you have any information about this beloved feline’s location, please contact Danielle Hashman. at 425-343-5780.
National Drug Takeback Day (+ food drive) is Saturday, April 27 at the Log Cabin
National Drug Takeback Day will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Log Cabin at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center. This event will also include a food drive, so in addition to your old prescriptions, please bring some non-perishable food to donate to the White Center Food Bank.
VIDEO: Watch police pursue, arrest 2 armed, juvenile male carjacking suspects
On April 12, 2024, King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Guardian One helicopter assisted Burien Police/KCSO officers in the pursuit of two armed male suspects following a carjacking that started in the White Center area and a chase that ended near Salmon Creek Ravine in Burien (map below). As we...
‘Conversations with KD Hall’ premieres Episode 2 of the Champions of Change Series this Saturday, April 27
The latest installment of KD Hall’s talk show, “Conversations with KD Hall,” is set to air this Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KING5 and KING5 Plus. Episode 2, a pivotal part of a four-part series titled “Behind Sports Edition with Champions of Change,” continues KD’s 19-year journey of storytelling and connecting diverse voices.
Temporary parking lot closure at Evergreen Field starts Monday, April 29
Starting Monday, April 29, 2024, the west parking lot next to the Evergreen High School Field will be closed for construction. This is part of the long-awaited school replacement project. “To ensure the new school opens by September, 2025, it’s crucial to start the parking lot work now,” officials said....
Police seeking public’s help regarding White Center vehicular homicide
The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help regarding a Vehicular Homicide that happened in White Center on Monday, April 22, 2024. Police said that on Monday night, just after 10 p.m., the King County Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls reporting a hit and run just south of the intersection of SW Roxbury Street and 15th Ave SW in unincorporated White Center (map below).
Parkside Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale will be Saturday, May 11
Parkside Garden Club will be holding its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11, 22024, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Normandy Park Community Club. Expect perennials, succulents, ground covers, grasses, trees, shrubs, edibles, houseplants, yard art and more!. Proceeds support local organizations, youth programs, and student...
White Center Heights Elementary PTA receives King County grant
King County is awarding $90,000 in grants to 42 volunteer-led community events and projects in unincorporated areas – including the White Center Heights Elementary PTA – through the Alan M. Painter Grant Program. The grants to community organizations range from $500 to $4,000. Applicants were required to match...
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