May 2025

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Baseball

Mount Vernon 4, Ballard 3

No. 4 seeded Ballard gave No. 1 seeded Mount Vernon a battle before being edged in a Class 3A state semifinal ballgame Friday afternoon.

The Beavers officially finished in a tie for third place in the state, since it was determined that Saturday's third place game would not be played.

Gig Harbor lost its state semifinal to Kennewick by a 12-5 score Friday morning.

All of the semifinal action -- and Saturday's scheduled 4 p.m. championship between Mount Vernon and Kennewick -- took place at Parker-Faller Field in Yakima.

South Seattle College is set to host its Spring 2025 Job Fair on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The event will run from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm and will take place at the Jerry M Brockey (JMB) Conference Center Room A&B, located at 6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98106.

The job fair is designed to offer students, employees, and applicants the opportunity to network with employers. Representatives from a wide variety of industries will be present, including those in skilled trades, hospitality, and finance. The goal is to connect participants with opportunities related to education, employment, services, and contracts.

South Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for all its students, employees, and applicants. A full non-discrimination statement is available on their website at www.seattlecolleges.edu/nds.

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2025-144994/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/W2:

At 7:26pm Wednesday, the victim walked up to the Wells Fargo ATM on SW Alaska St. There was a Kia parked in the parking lot. The victim withdrew money, and two suspects exited the KIA.

The two suspects walked up to the victim. One of the suspects cocked a firearm and demanded the victim’s money and wallet. The victim gave the suspects $180.00 in cash.

The suspects ran back to the KIA, and left Eastbound on SW Alaska St. The victim stated that there was also a female in the KIA.

Guardian 1 was on another call. Officers checked the area, but didn’t locate the suspects.

The SPD Robbery Unit was notified about the incident.

A collaboration community get-together called "Ono Grinds with Seattle Police officers and the community is set for Marination Ma Kai at 1660 Harbor Ave SW June 11 from 11 am to 1pm.

Snow cones, popsicles, and cookies will be provided for SPD, community, and regular customers. Officers will be bussing the food items from the kitchen, outdoor/indoor seating, and more. The event is in a casual setting, with good vibes, and good food. 

Information from South Seattle College

South Seattle College (SSC) is holding a Mural Celebration Party on Thursday, June 5, from 12-2 p.m. to unveil and celebrate the college’s first mural, titled We Carry the Light, We Carry the Sky. The mural design, art and story were developed by artist Toka Valu, and the painting was done by SSC students and staff and nearby community members.  

• Chief Sealth International High School: June 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM at Memorial Stadium.

• West Seattle High School: June 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Memorial Stadium.

• Highline High School: June 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM at ShoWare Center.

• Evergreen High School: June 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM at ShoWare Center.

Hope Perry has recently been appointed as the permanent principal of Chief Sealth International High School after serving as interim principal since February2. She was selected through a formal interview process that included input from staff, students, parents, and the community. Her leadership vision prioritizes school safety, rigorous instruction, and supportive learning outcomes for students.

Before stepping into this role, Perry had experience teaching special education in Colorado and Ohio before moving to Seattle, where she became assistant principal in 2022. Her appointment follows the resignation of Ray Garcia-Morales, who left the position after an arrest earlier this year

The announcement was made by the outgoing Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones

Dear Chief Sealth Community,