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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.
4th annual King County Conference on Substance Use will be Thursday, June 6 at Highline College
King County substance use disorder and recovery leaders announced this week that the 4th annual King County Conference on Substance Use will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Highline College in Des Moines, with a virtual attendance option available as well. Hosted...
‘You’ll see things’ at the 3rd annual Men in Black Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 22
“You’ll see things” at the third annual festival celebrating the anniversary of the world’s first encounter with the iconic Men in Black on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines. The Men In Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB) is the main event of MIBBB Fest...
Bonney Watson Washington Memorial Park announces Memorial Day activities
A host of activities are planned for a meaningful Memorial Day at Bonney Watson Washington Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2024, from 1 – 3 p.m. A COMMUNITY EVENT WELCOMING ALL TO GATHER, HONOR, AND REMEMBER. Planned activities include:. PATRIOTIC ARTS AND CRAFTS. RED WHITE & BLUE COTTON...
City fees, salary increases, legislative update & more discussed at Tuesday night’s Normandy Park City Council
At the Normandy Park City Council meeting on Tuesday night, May 14, 2024, the Council issued proclamations for Safe Boating Week and National Police Week. In addition, they restructured some city fees, and unanimously approved salary increases for several key positions. Also, Senator Karen Keiser provided a state legislative update,...
GIANT Rummage Sale & Spring Bazaar will be at The Cove on Sunday, June 2
A GIANT Rummage Sale & Spring Bazaar will be held at the Normandy Park Community Center (“The Cove”; map below) on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great annual community event full of amazing finds and deals that always draws a big crowd!
Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association holding Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 27
Memorial Day – the annual day to honor our fallen American soldiers – is almost here. All are invited to join the Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Sunnydale Elementary School (map below) for a short ceremony on the front lawn.
Normandy Park City Manager’s Report for week ending May 10, 2024
Normandy Park City Manager’s Report for week ending May 10, 2024. King County Conservation District is holding an upcoming Listening Session for residents. The King Conservation District (KCD) is a publicly funded special-purpose district committed to helping people engage in stewardship and conservation of natural resources. It serves over two million people in 34 cities and unincorporated King County.
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...
Free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program starts July 10
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program – which starts July 10, 2024 – educates individuals in disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our community. Through CERT you can get trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, search and rescue, team organization, and disaster...
King County Prosecutors file felony charges in major drug bust
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this week filed felony charges against three co-defendants following a months-long investigation by the King County Sheriff’s Office into a drug trafficking operation in South King County. Prosecutors say that multiple apartment units, vehicles and a storage unit were associated with drug...
Opening Day of Boating Season & Waterland Wine & Art Walk will be this Saturday
It will be a beautiful day in Des Moines this Saturday, May 11, 2024, and there are two events you will not want to miss:. Destination Des Moines’ 2024 Waterland Wine and Art Walk from Noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024: Noon–5 p.m. 10 Locations...
Kent Chamber’s Regional Business Expo will be this Thursday
REMINDER: The Kent Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 2024 Regional Business Expo this Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the ShoWare Center, from 3 – 7 p.m. This is a FREE expo that will include vendors, workshops, networking opportunities and more for local businesses, workers and others. “Dive...
Kennedy Catholic High School offering series of sports camps for area youth this summer
Kennedy Catholic High School is offering a series of sports camps for area youth this summer. All programs will be led by Kennedy Catholic coaches, staff members, and current student-athletes. Camps are open for all skill and ability levels, with an emphasis on skill development, competition, and fun!. Sessions will...
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.
Normandy Park City Manager’s Report for week ending May 3, 2024
Normandy Park City Manager’s Report for week ending May 3, 2024. Train to be part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) The CERT program is a unique opportunity to gain essential disaster preparedness skills that can make a significant difference in our community. It equips individuals with basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, search and rescue team organization, and disaster medical operations. By applying these skills, CERT members can provide crucial assistance in their neighborhood or workplace when professional responders are not immediately available. Moreover, CERT members are encouraged to actively promote preparedness activities in the community, fostering a culture of readiness for emergencies and disasters.
REMINDER: It’s finalé weekend for BAT Theatre’s ‘astounding’ ‘Red’
REMINDER: It’s finalé weekend for BAT Theatre’s Red, a Tony-Award winning play directed by Beau Prichard, which has its last performance this Sunday, May 5, 2024. Red is a Tony-award winning play by John Logan that chronicles the struggle of abstract artist Mark Rothko to complete a set of commissioned murals for Manhattan’s exclusive Four Seasons restaurant.
Success of new biology curriculum highlighted at Wednesday night’s Highline School Board meeting
OpenSciEd, a curriculum crafted by leading science researchers and educators that goes beyond traditional science teaching methods, was touted as a success in its initial pilot process at the Highline School District Board Meeting on Wednesday night, May 1, 2024. “Students have responded very favorably to the curriculum. The students...
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...
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