Archive for January, 2018

Youth sports grants for White Center organizations

Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 Posted in King County, Sports, White Center news | Comments Off on Youth sports grants for White Center organizations

Just announced today - with local organizations on the list! King County Executive Dow Constantine today announced a series of youth sports grants totaling $3.6 million. The grants increase opportunities and ... Read more..

THURSDAY: Community-involvement opportunities @ North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

Sunday, January 28th, 2018 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on THURSDAY: Community-involvement opportunities @ North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

Just announced: North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Meeting When: Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 7 pm Where: North Highline Fire Station at 1243 SW ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Adjacent house fires on 11th SW in White Center both ruled arson; $10,000 reward fund available

Friday, January 26th, 2018 Posted in Crime, Fire, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: Adjacent house fires on 11th SW in White Center both ruled arson; $10,000 reward fund available

Thanks to commenter LS for reporting that signs were up at both recently burned houses on 11th SW, declaring the fires to be arson and announcing a $10,000 reward fund. 11025 ... Read more..

UPDATE: Helicopter over White Center

Friday, January 26th, 2018 Posted in Helicopter, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 2 Comments »

12:44 AM: If you're seeing/hearing a helicopter over White Center - what we're hearing in radio communications is that the Guardian One helicopter is helping deputies search for a stolen ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER DOUBLE MURDER: King County Sheriff’s Office identifies suspect and asks for help finding him

Thursday, January 25th, 2018 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 5 Comments »

Two and a half weeks after the double murder in downtown White Center, the King County Sheriff's Office has identified a suspect and is asking for help finding him. The ... Read more..

White Center house fire under investigation

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 Posted in Fire, White Center news | 2 Comments »

Thanks to Syd for the tip on this - a house fire on 11th SW, south of SW 112th, is under investigation tonight, in the same block where another house ... Read more..

King County Executive’s new idea to help unincorporated areas: Department of Local Services

Monday, January 22nd, 2018 Posted in King County, White Center news | 4 Comments »

Annexation doesn't seem to be on the horizon, but unincorporated North Highline (and other parts of the county) still need services. So King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced this ... Read more..

YOU CAN HELP! Taco bar/baked-potato dinner to support New Start Key Club

Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 Posted in How to Help, White Center Kiwanis Club, White Center news | 3 Comments »

Mark your calendar for January 25th! Here's how: An exciting opportunity to support local students: The New Start Alternative High School Key Club in the Highline School District will again, in conjunction ... Read more..

NEW BUSINESS: A Dog’s Dream Natural Pet Supply on the way to White Center

Thursday, January 11th, 2018 Posted in Businesses, Pets, White Center news | 2 Comments »

The proprietors of A Dog’s Dream Natural Pet Supply tell WCN they're expanding to White Center. Their original location is in Georgetown; now they're getting ready to add a WC ... Read more..

FIRST DRUNKY’S, NOW DOTTIE’S: Downtown White Center about to get Dottie’s Doublewide, courtesy of BBQ joint’s co-proprietor

Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 Posted in Beverages, Businesses, Food, Restaurants, White Center news | 6 Comments »

By Linda Ball Reporting for White Center Now If the '70s vibe is your thing, then you are in for a treat when Dottie’s Doublewide opens in White Center. Nate Rezac, the ... Read more..

NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: You’re invited to board meeting Thursday

Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: You’re invited to board meeting Thursday

Just in: The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council will be holding a board meeting on Thursday, January 11, 6:30 pm at White Center Pizza (10231 16th Ave SW). Please feel free ... Read more..

CAMP SECOND CHANCE: Updates @ Community Advisory Committee’s first meeting of the year

Monday, January 8th, 2018 Posted in Myers Way, White Center news | 1 Comment »

The Community Advisory Committee for Camp Second Chance, the City of Seattle-sanctioned encampment on Myers Way, continues to meet the first Sunday of each month, and we continue to cover ... Read more..

ANOTHER OPENING: New White Center McDonald’s

Saturday, January 6th, 2018 Posted in Food, Restaurants, White Center news | Comments Off on ANOTHER OPENING: New White Center McDonald’s

It's a big weekend for openings around White Center, and here's another one. Four months ago, as the old McDonald's at 16th/114th was being demolished, we reported that a company ... Read more..

UPDATE: 2 shot, 1 killed, in downtown White Center

Saturday, January 6th, 2018 Posted in Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 48 Comments »

1:20 AM: From the scanner: Two people have been shot in the 9800 block of 16th SW. One is reported to have been killed. No word of any arrests so ... Read more..

Opening day for Patrick’s Café and Bakery in White Center

Friday, January 5th, 2018 Posted in Food, Restaurants, White Center news | 6 Comments »

Meet Patrick Choy, the namesake and proprietor of Patrick's Café and Bakery at 10003 15th SW, where it's "soft opening" day. You'll find not just baked treats... ... but also savory ... Read more..

RAPIDRIDE H LINE: ‘Online open house’ starts today

Friday, January 5th, 2018 Posted in Metro, Transportation, White Center news | Comments Off on RAPIDRIDE H LINE: ‘Online open house’ starts today

Your next feedback opportunity for the planned conversion of Metro Route 120 into the RapidRide H Line starts now. Metro's "online open house" is live, through January 15th. It starts ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER CRIME WATCH: Carjacking in Super Saver Foods parking lot

Thursday, January 4th, 2018 Posted in Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER CRIME WATCH: Carjacking in Super Saver Foods parking lot

King County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes detectives are investigating a carjacking and assault early this morning in the Super Saver Foods parking lot at 16th SW/SW 106th. It happened just ... Read more..

REMINDER: First regular North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting of 2018 will be in February

Monday, January 1st, 2018 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on REMINDER: First regular North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting of 2018 will be in February

From the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council: Just a reminder. North Highline Unincorporated Area Council will not be holding a meeting on Thursday, January 4. We plan on having a board ... Read more..