Archive for August, 2019

FYI: Crash investigation off 509

Saturday, August 31st, 2019 Posted in Burien, Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, Traffic, White Center news | 2 Comments »

If you're headed southbound, an FYI from KCSO: The photo and update are via Twitter: "Collision investigation in Burien near S 128/ SB on-ramp 509. Suspect vehicle fleeing a shoplift struck ... Read more..

Back-to-school giveaway at Greenbridge on Sunday

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 Posted in Greenbridge, White Center news | 1 Comment »

All are welcome to a back-to-school giveaway at Greenbridge, 1-5 pm Sunday (September 1st). Michelle Carter explains it's a tribute to her nephew: My nephew Trevon Mckoy, better known as Juice ... Read more..

Driver hits White Center Bartell Drugs building

Monday, August 26th, 2019 Posted in White Center news | 6 Comments »

Startling sight at the northeast side of Bartell Drugs' White Center building - a driver missed the turn snd hit the building instead. No injuries; we're told the building damage ... Read more..

Coffee with your State Senator Joe Nguyen on Tuesday

Monday, August 26th, 2019 Posted in Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on Coffee with your State Senator Joe Nguyen on Tuesday

34th District State Sen. Joe Nguyen will be in White Center tomorrow for a unique coffee hour - as his office explains it, he'll be at the WC Starbucks (9862 ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: White Center Biscuit Bitch to open in two weeks

Friday, August 23rd, 2019 Posted in Food, Restaurants, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: White Center Biscuit Bitch to open in two weeks

(Also published on partner site West Seattle Blog) Three and a half months after we first reported that Biscuit Bitch would expand to White Center, its opening date is set. We ... Read more..

King County Library System has a few questions for you

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 Posted in Libraries, White Center news | Comments Off on King County Library System has a few questions for you

What do you think of the King County Library System's services and facilities? An online survey is open right now seeking your answers to some questions. It closes in a ... Read more..

ROAD-WORK ALERT: 8th/102nd roundabout work starts soon

Monday, August 19th, 2019 Posted in Traffic, Transportation, White Center news | 4 Comments »

King County will start work next week on the next planned roundabout, 8th/102nd, and issued an alert today: Construction of a roundabout requiring weekday lane restrictions. Work will take place from ... Read more..

YOU’RE INVITED! First Responders Appreciation Dinner planned at White Center Eagles

Monday, August 19th, 2019 Posted in White Center Eagles, White Center news | Comments Off on YOU’RE INVITED! First Responders Appreciation Dinner planned at White Center Eagles

From the White Center Eagles: The White Center Eagles #2568 (10452 15th Ave. SW) is having its 3rd Annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner Saturday, September 7, starting at 4 PM. The ... Read more..

GARDENING: New Start HS students show off their summer success

Friday, August 16th, 2019 Posted in Highline School District, New Start High School, White Center news | 2 Comments »

The New Start High School Summer Garden Program wrapped up Thursday with an open house. Thanks to Gill Loring for the photos! Highline Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield visited to ... Read more..

ELECTION 2019: Highline School Board race set

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION 2019: Highline School Board race set

With just a few ballots left to count, the Highline School Board race that was almost a three-way tie on Election Night has settled into a clear result: It'll be ... Read more..

Ride the bus home from downtown Seattle? Another reroute test planned Thursday

Monday, August 12th, 2019 Posted in Metro, Transportation, White Center news | 4 Comments »

On partner site West Seattle Blog, we've been covering the homeward-bound bus crunch for weeks. But it affects people traveling south of WS, too, so heads up - another reroute ... Read more..

FRIDAY: Back-to-school celebration presented by White Center Community Development Association

Friday, August 9th, 2019 Posted in White Center Community Development Association, White Center news | Comments Off on FRIDAY: Back-to-school celebration presented by White Center Community Development Association

2-6 pm today, Greenbridge Plaza is the place to be if there's a student in your household. The White Center Community Development Association's annual back-to-school celebration will offer free food, ... Read more..

ELECTION RESULTS: After 2 counts, 1 local race is too close to call

Thursday, August 8th, 2019 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION RESULTS: After 2 counts, 1 local race is too close to call

Two rounds of election results are in now - and one local race is too close to call. It's Highline School Board District 1, which includes White Center. Any two ... Read more..

Another Night Out 2019 scene: 20th SW party

Thursday, August 8th, 2019 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, Neighborhoods, White Center news | Comments Off on Another Night Out 2019 scene: 20th SW party

More Night Out 2019 scenes, in photos and a report from Gill Loring: Thanks to Ron Johnson on the block of 20th Ave. SW south of us we had a ... Read more..

White Center’s 2019 Night Out party at Steve Cox Memorial Park

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 Posted in Steve Cox Memorial Park, White Center news | Comments Off on White Center’s 2019 Night Out party at Steve Cox Memorial Park

The King County Parks Night Out party at Steve Cox Memorial Park is on until 7 pm. We stopped by and caught deputies just before they headed back out on ... Read more..

ELECTION DAY! Vote by 8 pm

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION DAY! Vote by 8 pm

Just a quick reminder that this is it - you have 3 1/2 more hours to get your ballot in. New this year, you can even register at the last ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: More on last week’s state raid of ‘marijuana club’ in downtown White Center

Monday, August 5th, 2019 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 4 Comments »

We first reported last Thursday on a state Liquor and Cannabis Board raid, with KCSO assistance, in downtown White Center. Today the LCB went public with more information. Here's the ... Read more..

Evergreen Aquatic Center gets a boost from Amerigroup

Monday, August 5th, 2019 Posted in Evergreen Pool, White Center news | 1 Comment »

The announcement and photo are from Evergreen Aquatic Center: In an area surrounded by water, it is imperative that we teach our children to swim. In 2015, the CDC stated that ... Read more..

SEASON FINALE: Highline Bears’ last 2019 game tonight

Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Posted in Sports, Steve Cox Memorial Park, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Last chance to see the Highline Bears this year! Tonight (Saturday, August 3rd) is their final game of the season, 7:05 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park vs. the Redmond ... Read more..

Liquor Control Board raid in downtown White Center

Thursday, August 1st, 2019 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Thanks for the tips. We have some information about the midday law enforcement presence in downtown White Center - the King County Sheriff's Office tells us they "assisted the Liquor ... Read more..