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7 Stories returning to Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, July 26
7 Stories is returning to the Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, July 26, 2024 with the themes: “Brush with the Law” and/or “What the hell am I doing?“. This FREE (donations gratefully accepted) storytelling event will start at 7 p.m. This monthly event is a night of...
Wrong-way driver causes 3-car collision on SR 509 Friday night, sends 6 to hospital
A wrong-way driver caused a 3-car collision on SR 509 at 136th Street on Friday night, July 19, 2024, resulting in six people being hospitalized. The incident occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m. when a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes struck two other vehicles. According to the Washington State...
Please welcome our new column ‘The Garden Guy’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This month we are adding a new recurring column – ‘The Garden Guy’ will discuss various horticultural topics that he considers local residents may find noteworthy or that are suggested by you, our readers. WSU Certified Master Gardener and landscape designer, Bruce Bennett, is also available to answer your gardening questions. Look for his column on the third Friday of each month.
REMINDER: Seattle Southside Chamber’s Southside Leadership Conference is this Friday, July 19
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s Southside Leadership Conference will be held at Highline College this Friday, July 19, 2024, with eight workshops featuring incredible leaders in our community.
King County Parks hosting FREE youth programs with Sack Lunches this summer
King County Parks will host families for a summer of parks and recreation youth programs – including free Sack Lunches for kids under 18 – in White Center and Skyway. Recreation Aides support Summer Sack Lunch sites and lead recreational activities like games, arts and crafts, and athletics for groups of children and teens in a variety of settings.
Greenbridge Health Fair will be this Wednesday, July 17
The Greenbridge Health Fair – presented in partnership with Neighborhood House and multiple community partners – will be held this Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. at Greenbridge Plaza in White Center. Expect 30+ community resources, including:. MEDICAL. FINANCIAL. FAMILY. YOUTH. LOW—COST RESOURCES AND MORE!. SNACKS...
VIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence
EDITOR’S NOTE: This video was first published on our sister site The B-Town Blog on July 4, 2010, but we love it so much we thought it was worth a rerun on this national holiday:. Out of the red, white and blue, it occurred to us that our third...
Salvation Army’s 2nd annual ‘Fund Run’ will be Saturday, Aug. 17 in White Center
The Salvation Army’s 2nd annual’Fund Run’ will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 in White Center. This fundraising, all-ages 5k walk/run is being put on by the Salvation Army and all proceeds will go to funding the many community outreach programs that the White Center Salvation Army provides.
Essence Russ named new Executive Director of Southwest Youth and Family Services
Southwest Youth and Family Services (SWYFS) this week announced the appointment of Essence Russ as its new Executive Director. Russ succeeds Steve Daschle, who retired in 2023 after more than three decades of dedicated leadership. Russ brings over a decade of experience in management positions within the nonprofit sector. She...
Farmers Market empowering BIPOC community comes to SeaTac starting this Wednesday, July 3
African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) announced that its SeaTac Farmers Market will have its Grand Opening this coming Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The market will be open from 3 – 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through November, with dates including July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, and November 6.
Here’s where to celebrate the 4th of July in south King County this Independence Day
There are a lot of 4th of July events going on in our region this coming week, and here are some top picks from our South King Media news websites (click links below to see full details). And good news from the National Weather Service – expect SUNNY conditions, with...
King County Fire Marshal issues Stage 1 Burn Ban in unincorporated areas
With the dry season fast approaching, King County Fire Marshal Eric Urban this week issued a Stage 1 Burn Ban for the unincorporated areas, which prohibits yard debris fires along with fires set to clear land. The burn ban will take effect this Saturday, June 29, 2024. The ban –...
REMINDER: Help White Center Food Bank at ‘Taste of White Center’ this Saturday, June 29
REMINDER: The 3rd Annual Taste of White Center will be this Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in downtown White Center. “Take a culinary world tour and help keep the community fed!”. With 40 restaurants participating, guests can purchase $5 meal tickets at any of...
Dick’s Drive-In will be taking over DubSea Fish Sticks game on Saturday, July 13
In celebration of their 70th Anniversary, Dick’s Drive-In will be taking over our local baseball team for one-day, as the DubSea Fish Sticks will become the DubSea Deluxes on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in their game against the Gumberoos. Gates open at 5:05 p.m., and the first pitch will...
Explore Seattle Southside’s Seattle Summer Beach Guide
It’s one of the Pacific Northwest’s best-kept secrets: our summers are incredible. Not too hot, not too cold, plenty of sun and lots of cool, green shade makes for a perfectly relaxing summer. Seattle might not be the first place you think about when you think about beaches,...
REMINDER: 7 Stories returning to Highline Heritage Museum this Friday, June 28
REMINDER: The local storytelling event 7 Stories will return to the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien this Friday night, June 28, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. The themes for June are “Sibling Rivalry” and/or “Father’s Day (Life with or without father.)”. This monthly event is a...
Donors needed, as blood supply to local hospitals ‘Running on Fumes’
There is an urgent need for blood donations heading into the 4th of July, according to Bloodworks Northwest. Bloodworks Northwest reports the local blood supply is running on fumes, as donations are down and patient needs for Type O blood and platelets are at their highest during the “100 deadliest days” —a time of increased motor accidents—between Memorial Day and Labor Day. All eligible donors are urged to make an appointment to donate in the days and weeks ahead.
Westside 8 is Modern Living You’ll Love
If you’ve been searching for an affordable townhome, you know how challenging it can be to find the perfect fit. Enter “Westside 8,” a rare gem among the overpriced, undersized, or outdated properties around $600,000. This is the elusive “just right” home, designed and built by Rogan Homes with families in mind.
Help prevent suicide at ‘Party for Prevention’ fundraiser at Logan Brewing this Thursday night, June 27
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Washington Chapter’s annual Party for Prevention fundraiser will be held from 6–9 p.m. this Thursday night, June 27, 2024 at Logan Brewing in Burien. AFSP is a national nonprofit with chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico committed to saving...
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