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Highline district will open maritime-focused high school in the fall

By • Jan 12, 2021
Courtesy of Northwest Maritime Center

Eighth-graders in Seattle and South King County trying to figure out where to go to high school will have a new option to consider.  A regional high school focused on marine science and maritime careers will open in the Highline school district in the fall.

2 Renton officers demoted for cartoon posted on YouTube

By • Aug 16, 2011

Two Renton officers have been demoted for posting a cartoon to YouTube that makes fun of the staff and policies of a new jail in South King County.

Deputy Police Chief, Charles Marsalisi and police sergeant Bill Judd, were each knocked down a rank after their involvement in the video came to light.

State considers creating 'majority minority' congressional district

By • Aug 9, 2011

Tonight is your last chance to weigh in on which communities will be included in the state’s congressional districts before commissioners start drafting their proposals. The public is invited to share their thoughts at a forum tonight in South Seattle.

Drive to sign up low-income kids for College Bound Scholarship

By • Apr 11, 2011
Gary Davis / KPLU

A lot of low-income kids are missing out on Washington's offer to pay their way through college. In South King County, a new campaign is underway to change that.