May 2025

Considering college? SSC Info sessions can help you sort it out
South Seattle College launches bi-monthly Information sessions

Information from South Seattle College

The Welcome Center at South Seattle College is now hosting two information sessions every month to learn more about programs offered and steps to get started.

Topics covered include college transfer programs, professional technical and skilled trades programs, how to apply and get help applying, and campus resources.

One of the monthly sessions will be conducted at South Seattle College's main campus in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle, and the other will be offered virtually so you can attend from anywhere.

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Bill quadrupling displacement aid cap signed into law
West Seattle businesses and non-profits affected by the light rail will see more support

A bill significantly increasing the financial support available to small businesses and nonprofits displaced by public works projects has been delivered to the Governor for final action after receiving overwhelming support in the state legislature. House Bill 1733, which amends RCW 8.26.035, relates to increasing the reimbursement cap for moving and relocation expenses incurred by persons affected by agency displacements.

This will affect those displaced by the West Seattle Light Rail Link Extension and future businesses facing removal through eminent domain by public works projects.

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Sports Roundup 5-19-25

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Baseball

Ballard 2, West Seattle 1

Ballard and West Seattle battled for the Metro League tournament championship at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center with the Beavers prevailing in a close, low-scoring affair Saturday.

Both teams advance to state, but West Seattle faces an extra loser-out step.

The 15th-seeded Wildcats host No. 18 University for a 7 p.m. Tuesday pigtail game at the Southwest Athletic Complex.

Ballard goes straight into a state Class 3A regional game Saturday at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue against the winner of a Tuesday playoff between No. 20 Ridgeline and No.11 Shorewood.

 

Puyallup 13, Kennedy 1

Kennedy Catholic took a lopsided loss to the undefeated and top-ranked Vikings in a Saturday District 3/4 Class 4A semifinal at Tahoma High School.

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Memorial Day 5K at South Seattle College

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South Seattle College's Veterans Student Center will host a 5K walk/run in observance of Memorial Day 2025 on Thursday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m. The event is open to students, staff, faculty, and the local community. 

Come together in a show of support and remembrance. Whether you’re a veteran, related to one, or simply wish to honor those who served, this event is for you.

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Sports Roundup 5-19-25

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Baseball

Ballard 2, West Seattle 1

Ballard and West Seattle battled for the Metro League tournament championship at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center with the Beavers prevailing in a close, low-scoring affair Saturday.

Both teams advance to state, but West Seattle faces an extra loser-out step.

The 15th-seeded Wildcats host No. 18 University for a 7 p.m. Tuesday pigtail game at the Southwest Athletic Complex.

Ballard goes straight into a state Class 3A regional game Saturday at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue against the winner of a Tuesday playoff between No. 20 Ridgeline and No.11 Shorewood.

 

Puyallup 13, Kennedy 1

Kennedy Catholic took a lopsided loss to the undefeated and top-ranked Vikings in a Saturday District 3/4 Class 4A semifinal at Tahoma High School.

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Dick Fain: Voice of The Storm is a busy broadcaster

By Tim Clinton

Sports Editor

Increased popularity and COVID-related communication technology improvements have brought on many changes to covering the Women's National Basketball Association for Dick Fain since he accepted his job as the voice of the Seattle Storm in 2008.

"In 2008 I took over just radio, and we only had one or two TV games then," said the Normandy Park resident and Mount Rainier graduate.  "That tells you the difference.  Now nearly every game is on TV locally or nationally.  The WNBA is no longer a niche sport.  It has morphed into a mainstream sport now."

Fain has found himself doing the play by play on television only since 2013 and on KOMO and CW for this year.

"That side of the job the spotlight has been put on," Fain said.  "It's had fantastic ratings, and the Storm had record attendance last year.  There's more games now.  It's an expanded season."

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Mayor Harrell visits Alki for business tour and conversation

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell paid a visit to the Alki community on Friday May 16 to tour three businesses and have a candid, off the record conversation with people from the area. 

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The Mayor was shown how to make bubble tea by owner Vinnie Lee at Natalies on Alki. Photo by Patrick Robinson.

 

His first stop was at Natalies on Alki where he made a bubble tea, pressed some sugar cane into juice and spoke briefly with the owner Vinnie Lee and Manager Ellie Parker.

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South Seattle College's Northwest Wine Academy to release new student-crafted wines on June 7

The Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College (SSC) is set to debut its new collection of student-crafted wines at its Spring 2025 Release event on Saturday, June 7. This event provides a chance for the public to taste the latest vintages produced by students in SSC's Wine Studies program.

The Spring 2025 Release features several new wines, including a 2019 Chardonnay, a 2020 Chardonnay, a 2021 Rosé, and a 2022 Malbec. Notably, the 2022 Malbec recently received a gold medal from the Seattle Wine Awards. The Northwest Wine Academy is Western Washington’s only working and teaching winery, functioning as both a hands-on learning environment for students and a public tasting room.

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Sports Roundup 5-15-25

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Baseball

West Seattle 8, Eastside Catholic 2

West Seattle advanced with Monday's win to battle Ballard for the Class 3A Metro League tournament championship at 4 p.m. Saturday at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center.

Both teams advance to state regional play the following Saturday.

 

Ballard 4, O'Dea 2

Ballard earned Saturday's championship date with the Wildcats by beating the Irish in Monday action.

 

Kennedy 6, Emerald Ridge 2

Kennedy Catholic pounced on the Panthers in a Tuesday home game to earn its way into a District 3/4 Class 4A semifinal against Puyallup at Kent Memorial Park with a 4 p.m. Saturday start.

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