Archive for October, 2016

FOLLOWUP: Sale pending for former White Center Dairy Queen

Monday, October 10th, 2016 Posted in Businesses, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: Sale pending for former White Center Dairy Queen

Five months after the abrupt closure of the White Center Dairy Queen, the site appears to be on the verge of being sold. That's according to the online listing for ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER SHELTER? Permit application under review

Monday, October 10th, 2016 Posted in King County, White Center news | 5 Comments »

Three and a half weeks after the tumultuous public meeting regarding the proposed "emergency shelter" at 10821 8th SW, the county has yet to announce a date for its promised ... Read more..

POWER OUTAGE: 7,700+ homes/businesses lose power in North Highline, Burien

Saturday, October 8th, 2016 Posted in Utilities, White Center news | 1 Comment »

As of 4:27 pm, power is out to more than 7,700 homes and businesses in Seattle City Light service area in parts of North Highline (map above from SCL website) ... Read more..

Shelter concerns, Highline school bond, 50% stormwater-fee increase @ North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

Thursday, October 6th, 2016 Posted in King County, North Highline UAC, White Center news | 5 Comments »

By Tracy Record White Center Now editor Topline from tonight's meeting of the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council, which drew about 40 people, more than double the usual turnout, and ran for ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: RNR Espresso, forced to move from future Starbucks site, open at new location

Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 Posted in Beverages, Businesses, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: RNR Espresso, forced to move from future Starbucks site, open at new location

Thanks to Gill for the photo and update - RNR Espresso is open at its new location just west of White Center's Chase Bank. RNR is the stand that had ... Read more..

Considering a career in tech? White Center event on October 13th

Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 Posted in Businesses, White Center news | Comments Off on Considering a career in tech? White Center event on October 13th

From the inbox, an event that might be of interest: WHAT: DIVERSITY PANEL & RESOURCE EVENT FOR TECH INDUSTRY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WHEN: Thursday, October 13, 2016 TIME: Networking & Snacks @ 5:30 ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Work under way at White Center Chevron site; coffee stand moved to new location

Monday, October 3rd, 2016 Posted in Beverages, Businesses, Food, Restaurants, White Center news | 5 Comments »

Work is starting on the 15th SW/SW 100th site that was White Center Chevron and will become home to coffee and chicken chain outlets (Starbucks and Popeye's), as first reported ... Read more..

PHOTOS: White Center Bike Playground is open!

Saturday, October 1st, 2016 Posted in Fun, Safety, White Center news | 3 Comments »

Photos by Leda Costa for White Center Now Learning can be fun! Just ask the young riders who helped inaugurate the new White Center Bike Playground in Dick Thurnau Memorial Park ... Read more..

Shelter, school bond, more on North Highline Unincorporated Area Council agenda for Thursday

Saturday, October 1st, 2016 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on Shelter, school bond, more on North Highline Unincorporated Area Council agenda for Thursday

It was last month's North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting where news first emerged of the shelter proposed for 70 people at the ex-King County Public Health building in White ... Read more..

REMINDER: ‘Bike playground’ opens today at Dick Thurnau Memorial Park

Saturday, October 1st, 2016 Posted in Parks, White Center news | Comments Off on REMINDER: ‘Bike playground’ opens today at Dick Thurnau Memorial Park

(Added: WCN photo by Leda Costa) It's been two weeks since we mentioned it so you might appreciate a reminder - 11 am-1 pm, you're invited to the grand opening of ... Read more..