Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office say a Thursday night incident in Boulevard Park in Burien that sparked social media claims of a fatal shooting did not involve a real firearm […]

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From our friends at WABI Burien: The Des Moines Waterland Walkers’ April walk will be this Saturday, April 25, which is International Sculpture Day. The Inkfish Foundation and the Des Moines Legacy Foundation are […]

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Burien residents may have noticed something unusual recently – the faces at the top of city government have changed, and no one at City Hall is saying much about why. […]

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Local FIRST Robotics Team 3574, known as the High Tekerz, will host a Bake Sale fundraiser at the Shark Garden, stating at Noon this Saturday, April 25. The event will […]

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The City of Pacific is notifying residents ahead of a May 2 historical reenactment that will include scheduled loud noise from blank musket and cannon fire. According to a City […]

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From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: Maverick Gaming announced this week that it plans to close its Silver Dollar SeaTac Casino and lay off about 65 employees as part […]

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Families across the Highline School District are being invited to a May 9 meeting in Tukwila to help launch a new parent-led coalition focused on literacy, math and technology in […]

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REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s commendable production of “Rebellious Women” continues this weekend, offering audiences a timely look at the fight for women’s rights that still resonates today. Read Alia Sinclair’s review below: […]

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 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 will host its 2026 […]

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What happens when you mix good wine, genuine conversation, and a belief that community is the most undervalued asset in real estate? You get UnCorked! Building Opportunity Through Community — […]

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A community fundraiser aimed at supporting the recovery of a longtime Tukwila resident will take place Sunday, May 3, with the first “Jovita Strong” 5K at the Tukwila Community Center. […]

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Marina Mercantile in Des Moines has announced that their final day will be Saturday, May 9, the day before Mother’s Day. “We are serving Spring Tea in the afternoon that […]

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Burien’s April 20 City Council meeting saw a sweeping administrative overhaul and a pivotal shift in labor policy. Between multiple executive sessions, the council appointed Bob Larson as Interim City […]

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The Parkside Garden Club will host its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Cove in Normandy Park. The event will take place at The […]

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Drivers should plan for overnight lane and ramp closures on SR 509 in SeaTac and Burien and ramp closures on SR 516 in Kent from Thursday, April 23 to the […]

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The next 7 Stories community storytelling event will be held this Friday night, April 24 at the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien, inviting residents to share true life stories centered […]

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A stolen vehicle was recovered and a suspect arrested early Tuesday morning after a traffic stop in Burien, according to the Burien Police Department. A deputy observed a vehicle around 2 […]

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The motorcyclist killed in a crash in Des Moines on Friday, April 17 has been identified as a 28-year-old Des Moines man, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Sadly, […]

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A new coffee shop owned and operated by former Three Tree Point Store owner Nelle Reichert is inviting the community to celebrate its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony this […]

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A free community dinner and family fun night will be held this Friday night, April 24, at the Glen Acres Church of Christ, offering food, games and a chance for residents […]

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A free live concert featuring video game music will take place this Saturday, April 25, at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Burien. The performance, which will start at 6 p.m., […]

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Fire crews responded to a vehicle that crashed into an apartment building in Burien early Monday morning, April 20, where the driver had left the scene before responders arrived. The […]

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Veterans from across South King County are invited to attend a Vet’s Cafe gathering this Thursday, April 23 at Auntie Irene’s Coffee in Des Moines (map below0. The event is […]

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A 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed late Friday night, April 17, after a tragic crash involving another vehicle in Des Moines, according to the Des Moines Police Department. Officers responded at about […]

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Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our South King County Fine Arts Roundup column by Amy Robinson. MUSIC AND DANCE “Rock & Roll Goes […]

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