Southcenter Rotary Club’s Mardi Gras Auction Is This Saturday Night

Click image to see larger version. The Southcenter Rotary will be holding its 3rd annual Mardi Gras Auction this Saturday night, Feb. 11th at the Southcenter Doubletree Hotel. Tickets are $60 per person. “Give... [Read more]

Truck Dumps Frozen Fish Into Duwamish Wednesday, Causing Major Flap

The Washington State Department of Transportation is reporting that a semi-tractor trailer truck went over the roadway and dumped its load of frozen fish into the Duwamish River, near the intersection... [Read more]

OBITUARY: Dr. Wilbur Chinn, DO, MD, Longtime Local Doctor

Dr. Wilbur Chinn, DO, MD, 1924 – 2011 Wilbur Chinn was born March 22, 1924 in Portland, OR and died on Nov. 22, 2011 at his home in Seattle, surrounded by his family. He attended Broadway High School... [Read more]

WATERLAND BLOG: Des Moines Woman Killed, 3 Injured In Accident

Our sister site The Waterland Blog is reporting that a 20-year old Des Moines woman was killed, and her three teenage passengers injured in a rollover crash on I-5 in Tukwila Saturday night (Nov. 26). Troopers... [Read more]

South Side Young Professionals Will Network With Toys For Tots Dec. 6th

The South Side Young Professionals, a networking group under the auspices of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, will spread holiday cheer with a charitable donation to Toys for Tots at their... [Read more]

Next Highline Forum Will Be Wednesday, Nov. 16 At Tukwila Community Center

The next Highline Forum will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Tukwila Community Center, Arts Room A. On the agenda will be a briefing on the Four Post Plan (how the FAA funnels... [Read more]

Southcenter Parkway & Klickitat Drive Re-Open; But Be Wary Of U-Turn Frenzy

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Tukwila’s Southcenter Parkway and Klickitat Drive have reopened, making access to that part of the city much better, just in time for shopping season. BUT…as... [Read more]

Tukwila Candidates Forum Is Tonight At Billy Baroo’s Restaurant

A Tukwila-based Candidates Forum is happening tonight, Thursday, Oct. 13, starting at 7 p.m. It will be held at Billy Baroo’s Restaurant, located at Foster Golf Links, 13500 Interurban Avenue South in... [Read more]

Get Poked For Free – Complimentary Flu Shots Available In Tukwila Oct. 22nd

Free flu vaccines will be available to the public on Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Tukwila Community Center. “Keep your family healthy this winter,” reads a press release.... [Read more]

On The First Day Of Fall 2011, iFELL, Er I Mean iFLEW At iFLY Seattle!

It seemed only fitting that on the first day of Fall 2011 that I would find a way to, well…fall. Luckily for me, my ‘falling’ was actually flying – I got the opportunity to do some indoor skydiving at iFLY Seattle…

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Clean 3-BD Rambler For Just $132,900!

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a very affordable ($132,900!), clean 3-bedroom rambler in move-in condition with new paint. A spacious living room adjoins... [Read more]

SCORE – Our Reporter ‘Does Time’ Inside South King County’s New Jail

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Ralph Nichols was one of the first persons to "do time" in SCORE – South King County’s new correctional facility, located in Des Moines, for miscreants charged with or serving time... [Read more]

Southcenter Businesses Offered Comprehensive Electronic Marketing Workshop

The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce (we’re members) and the City of Tukwila are co-sponsoring a seminar entitled “Ecommerce for Southcenter Businesses,” on Thursday, August 4th. “Some... [Read more]

Another Underage Driver Busted; This Time, 14-Year Old Boy Causes Crash

Two weeks ago, we reported about a 13-year old boy getting busted for driving his drunk Dad in SeaTac; today comes word from the Washington State Patrol that a 14-year old boy drove his mother’s car... [Read more]

Highline Mayors Say Local Economies Show Signs Of Improvement

Burien Mayor Joan McGilton. by Ralph Nichols Things are looking better in three Highline communities, the mayors of these cities said recently during their annual updates to members of the Southwest King... [Read more]

‘Angle Of Attack’ – Fast Aircraft + Fast Cars, At Museum Of Flight May 14th

‘Angle of Attack, An Aerodynamic Kinship Between Exotic Automobiles & Aircraft,’ is coming to the Museum of Flight this Saturday, May 14th, from Noon – 3pm. “An assortment of exotic... [Read more]

Former Area Nurse Busted For ‘Diverting Drugs For Personal Use’

Washington State health officials announced Wednesday (May 4th) that they have immediately suspended the license of registered nurse Gordon McSherry, who worked at Regional Hospital in Tukwila, on charges... [Read more]

Expert Sheds Light On Wetland Science At Property Rights Meeting In Tukwila

by Ralph Nichols What is a wetland? This question is often paramount when a new development is planned or property owners want to build or make other changes on their land. Especially since regulatory... [Read more]