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Nominations now open for Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2020 Business Awards
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 announced this week […]
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: ‘6 Months In – Back To Basics’
SPONSORED: August 2020 It has been six months since the first COVID-19 death in the United States occured here in King County. What an extraordinarily challenging time it has been. […]
Bloodworks Northwest now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
When you donate blood with Bloodworks Northwest, you will find out if you have COVID-19 antibodies that can help patients in Western Washington and Oregon currently fighting coronavirus. That’s because […]
COVID-19 testing now available at Highline College
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: In partnership with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center, Highline College is now hosting COVID-19 testing on its Des Moines campus. From 7 […]
Donors needed for Bloodworks Northwest Pop-Up Donor Center in Burien Aug. 21–25
Bloodworks Northwest is seeking donors for its Pop-Up Blood Donor Center at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Burien between Aug. 21–25. Donating blood remains a critical […]
Donate blood at Bloodworks’ Pop-Up Donor Center in Burien Aug. 21–25
Bloodworks Northwest is seeking humans to donate blood at Pop-Up Donor Center in Burien later this month: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Burien will be hosting a new […]
Taradise Café in White Center closed after owner tests positive for COVID-19
From our sister site The White Center Blog: Tara Scott, owner of the Taradise Café in White Center, announced that she has tested positive for COVID-19, and has closed the […]
Virus update, crime stats and possible taskforce on police and minorities discussed at Burien City Council
By Jack Mayne Fire District 2 Chief Mike Marrs said the number of COVID-19 cases “has steadily been on the rise. Just today, in the last 24 hours, we’ve had […]
Highline Public Schools will start 2020-21 school year using distance learning
Highline Public Schools announced on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, that it will start the 2020-21 school year using distance learning. The news was shared via a message sent out to […]
Highline School Board votes to place Tech Levy on Nov. 3 ballot
At its Wednesday night meeting, the Highline School Board School Board voted to place a ‘Tech Levy’ on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot. “All students need access to technology to learn […]
Recent increases in COVID-19 infections driven by cases among younger adults
Public Health – Seattle & King County is reporting that two weeks of sharp increases in COVID-19 cases in the county indicates a concerning sign that our community is moving […]
Donors needed to stock shelves for local patients amid blood shortage
Bloodworks Northwest is bracing for a severe summer blood shortage that could limit local trauma centers access to blood, so they’re ramping up their appeal for blood donations of all […]
Wearing face coverings will now be mandatory, starting this Friday, June 26
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that wearing face coverings will now be mandatory in Washington State, starting this Friday, June 26, 2020. The statewide mandate will be formally issued […]
It’s official – there will be no Three Tree Point Fireworks events for 2020
We first posted about the possibility of the annual Three Tree Point 4th of July Fireworks events being cancelled way back on Feb. 27, 2020, and recall some occasionally mocking […]
Tech Levy for Highline Public Schools may go on November ballot
Highline Public Schools recently announced that they are considering placing a levy on the November ballot to fund technology for students and teachers. Most needs appear to be directly related […]
King County applies for Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan
King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci on Monday (June 15, 2020) submitted an application to the state Department of Health to move King County […]
It’s unlikely Highline Public Schools will reopen in Sept. with all students present
On Friday, June 12, 2020, Highline Public School Superintendent Susan Enfield posted an update on fall school planning, stating that “it is unlikely that Highline will be able to open our […]
#IDidMyPart initiative kicks off with FREE COVID-19 testing this weekend
In order to provide accessible COVID-19 testing in South King County – where Black and Brown communities are suffering disproportionately from coronavirus – King County is partnering with Ms. Tina […]
King County Executive wants to buy 25 million face coverings for residents
King County Executive Dow Constantine this week submitted a $70.4 million emergency supplemental budget to the King County Council that includes purchasing 25 million face coverings to help reopen businesses […]
Slow reopening of business in Burien as dangers from COVID-19 pandemic fade
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council has been told that reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic closure is slow and deliberate in its first phases. Economic Development Manager Chris Craig […]
King County announces plans to reopen limited business activity in COVID-19 recovery
On Friday, May 29, 2020, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced via a Zoom event that the county is prepared to move forward with an application to allow limited or […]
Tracy Codd: Impact of COVID-19 on Personal Injury Cases in Washington State
Photo by Artyom Kulakov from Pexels SPONSORED: Impact of COVID-19 on Personal Injury Cases in Washington State While the novel coronavirus surges through the U.S., many people will continue to […]
‘7 Stories’ storytelling series is back, and is now online!
Who hasn’t been moved by a powerful or funny story? 7 Stories is a local program of storytelling from the heart. Stories unite us as a community. As we share […]
Bloodworks seeking donors for Pop-up Centers, including early June in Normandy Park
These times require new perspectives, and in response to keeping staff and donors safe, Bloodworks Northwest has temporarily pivoted from its traditional mobile blood drives to Pop-up Donor Centers. These […]