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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...
Arts Corps ends year with ‘Art & Sol’ celebration in White Center
Local arts education non-profit Arts Corps hosted Art & Sol this past Saturday, June 8, 2024 at TAF Bethaday Community Learning Space in White Center. The event was joyous and community-centric, with performances from Arts Corps’ Capoeira class, Level Up! Vocal Ensemble, and long-time teaching artist Erica Merritt with students Isaiah Banks and Flourish Maxzel; a student gallery with artwork for sale – with 100% of profits going directly to the student creators – face painting, zine making, and a community mural; as well as free lunch provided by Paparepas.
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...
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...
Ted Boe named new Des Moines Police Chief day after resigning from Burien
The day after submitting his resignation as Chief of the Burien Police Department, Ted Boe was announced as the new Chief for the Des Moines Police Department. Boe has served as Burien’s Chief of Police since 2018. As our sister site The B-Town Blog reported, he submitted his letter of resignation from that position on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
BECU expanding with new Neighborhood Financial Center in White Center
BECU (a South King Media Advertiser), Washington’s largest credit union, this week announced its plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle. It will be located on the corner of SW 107th and 16th Ave SW, with over 3,000 square feet...
Steve Cox Memorial Park tennis court construction starts Wednesday, June 12
Tennis courts at Steve Cox Memorial Park will be closed for improvements starting this Wednesday, June 12, and will continue through Aug. 20 2024, King County Parks announced this week. Improvements will include resurfacing the tennis courts, constructing a new ADA ramp, installation of root barriers, sidewalk repair, and fire...
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,...
Evergreen High School construction site vandalized
The construction site for the new Evergreen High School facility in White Center was vandalized on Friday, May 31, 2024, Highline Public Schools reported. Officials said the damage was caused by a water hose that had been inserted into duct work, flooding a significant portion of the structure. Insulation and drywall sustained water damage. Clean-up started immediately after the damage was discovered.
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...
REMINDER: Pride Festival will fill the streets of Downtown Burien this weekend
Last weekend, Pride filled the streets of White Center, and this weekend Burien Pride will fill the streets of Downtown Burien – 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...
Evergreen High School alumnus goes to Harvard…again!
Remember when the Harvard acceptance of a high school senior from White Center went viral? Well, after returning home with his Ivy League bachelor’s degree, Abel Berhan is going back to Cambridge to pursue a master’s at the esteemed Harvard Graduate School of Education. Berhan graduated from Evergreen...
Washington State Patrol seeking information on driver involved in June 2 fatality on I-5
The Washington State Patrol is seeking information on a female driver involved in a recent fatality on I-5 who left the scene of a horrific collision. Troopers said that at approximately 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from an individual stating that her friend was struck by a vehicle on southbound I-5 near the West Seattle Bridge.
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