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REMINDER: Enjoy lunch or dinner at ‘Empty Bowls’ food bank fundraiser this Friday, Jan. 26
REMINDER: Burien’s annual ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser for local food banks will be held this Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, with both a Lunch and Dinner session at the Burien Community Center. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and dinner from 4 – 8 p.m....
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors
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 this week announced the appointment of its Board Executive Committee and new and returning members to its Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Exchange Club of Highline’s fundraiser dinner will be Saturday, Mar. 9
The Exchange Club of Highline’s fundraiser dinner will be held on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024 at St. Bernadette School in Burien, with doors opening at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $45 each, and the event includes a silent auction, a live auction, games, contests, and a sit-down dinner with wine and beer.
Tukwila Police release updated photo of Redicab car related to recent homicide
The Tukwila Police Department Major Crimes Unit (MCU) continues actively investigating the homicide at a parking lot at Westfield Southcenter that they discovered on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Nicholas Frank Hokema, 34, and said his death was a homicide that...
Nominations for Highline Schools Foundation’s 2024 Gold Star Awards now open
Do you know a great Highline Public Schools employee – a teacher, principal, counselor, paraeducator, custodian, or other staff member – who deserves recognition? Now is your chance to nominate them for a 2024 Gold Star Award!. Each year, Highline Schools Foundation asks for nominations from the Highline...
King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives seeking public’s help regarding fatal shooting in SeaTac
King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives are seeking the public’s help regarding a fatal shooting on the morning of Thursday Jan. 11, 2024 in the 16500 Block of International Blvd S. in SeaTac (map below). As The SeaTac Blog previously reported, SeaTac Police responded to that location...
WEATHER: Cold snap coming, and chance of snow sneaks into forecast for later this week
The first cold snap of 2024 should be arriving by Thursday morning – with snow mentioned in the forecast – but first we will get some serious winds, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Gusts are predicted to be as high as 34mph or more, NWS warns,...
SCAM ALERT: King County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about phone scam involving people impersonating police
The King County Sheriff’s Office this week issued a warning to residents about a phone scam where people pose as deputies claiming you have a warrant or other legal problem and ask you to pay via credit or gift cards. Here’s more info from the KCSO:. Scam Alert...
Meet West Seattle Junction FC head coach; also team try outs this Friday, Jan. 5
West Seattle’s new pre-professional soccer club, West Seattle Junction FC (JFC), has hired Erik Oman as their inaugural head coach, and they’ll be holding tryouts this Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, from 1 – 3 p.m. Oman will be leading tryouts for Junction FC this week, with over...
Local Scouts will recycle Christmas Trees this weekend
Scout Troop 375 will be recycling Christmas trees in the greater Burien/White Center area this Saturday, Jan. 6 and Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. Bring your tree to their recycling station at 920 SW 150th Street in Burien (near the Burien Eagles).
Kennedy Catholic High School seeking host families for international students
It’s almost that time of year – teenagers from around the world are preparing to arrive on the Kennedy Catholic High School campus in 2024 as students in our International Education program. Our hope is you will welcome a few of our new students from around the globe...
Celebrate White Center Food Bank’s new facility and mural on Friday, Jan. 12
As our friends at the White Center Food Bank bid farewell to another transformative year, they want to express their deepest gratitude for the continuous support they’ve received, and are inviting all to a Grand Opening Party of their new facility on Jan. 12, 2024. This free event will...
White Center Food Bank will benefit from Empty Bowls fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 26
Burien’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for local food banks will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, with both a Lunch and Dinner session. Moshier Art Center potters have donated bowls to be filled with soup at this fun event, and all are invited. Your donation will get you...
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