Archive for November, 2021

SATURDAY: White Center CDA to lead ‘Remembrance Walk’

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 Posted in Businesses, White Center Community Development Association, White Center news | Comments Off on SATURDAY: White Center CDA to lead ‘Remembrance Walk’

The White Center Community Development Association invites you to show support Saturday for WC's struggling small businesses. Here's the announcement: We are inviting all White Center community members and storefront supporters ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Here’s what will happen to the Chase Bank White Center building after the branch closes

Monday, November 29th, 2021 Posted in Businesses, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: Here’s what will happen to the Chase Bank White Center building after the branch closes

Following up on our report of the Chase Bank White Center closure in February, we asked the company today what'll become of the building. The regional spokesperson for Chase replied, ... Read more..

‘Our Community: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ at North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting Thursday

Sunday, November 28th, 2021 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on ‘Our Community: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ at North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting Thursday

First Thursdays usually bring the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council's monthly meeting, and tonight we know what NHUAC is planning for December 2nd: The Opportunity to Be Informed, Be Involved and ... Read more..

Chase Bank to close White Center branch next year

Friday, November 26th, 2021 Posted in Businesses, White Center news | 4 Comments »

(King County Assessor's Office photo) The Chase Bank branch at 1616 SW 100th is closing in February. That's what the bank announced in a letter to customers, including Marcus, who tipped ... Read more..

As requested in petition, $2 million for White Center economic recovery included in King County supplemental budget

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 Posted in King County, White Center Library | 2 Comments »

(WCN photo from September 13th fire) A month and a half ago, White Center community members launched a petition drive demanding King County do more to address the economic devastation caused ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Patti Cole-Tindall announced as interim King County Sheriff as of January 1

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 Posted in King County, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 1 Comment »

We noted yesterday that an interim King County Sheriff would be announced today, taking over after the term of elected Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht concludes at year's end. Here's the announcement, ... Read more..

PUBLIC SAFETY: Interim sheriff to be announced Tuesday; ‘reimagining’ survey open now

Monday, November 22nd, 2021 Posted in White Center news | Comments Off on PUBLIC SAFETY: Interim sheriff to be announced Tuesday; ‘reimagining’ survey open now

Two notes from King County regarding public safety: INTERIM SHERIFF: At year's end, the term of King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht ends, and since voters approved changing the job from elected ... Read more..

SUBAREA PLAN: King County extends comment deadline again

Friday, November 19th, 2021 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on SUBAREA PLAN: King County extends comment deadline again

King County really wants to make sure you have time to say something about the North Highline Subarea Plan. The latest announcement is that it's extending the deadline for comments ... Read more..

Million diapers for WestSide Baby – but that’s just a start

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 Posted in WestSide Baby, White Center news | Comments Off on Million diapers for WestSide Baby – but that’s just a start

(Also published on partner site West Seattle Blog) What a relief! WestSide Baby has welcomed shipments totaling 1 million diapers this past week, partly thanks to pandemic relief - with $225,000 ... Read more..

WEDNESDAY: King County Law Library invites you to learn about estate planning

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 Posted in Libraries, Online, White Center news | Comments Off on WEDNESDAY: King County Law Library invites you to learn about estate planning

The King County Law Library invites you to this online event tomorrow: RESEARCH THE LAW SERIES: ESTATE PLANNING November 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\ FREE WEBINAR WITH REGISTRATION kcll.org/event/research-the-law-series-estate-planning/ Our “Research the ... Read more..

GIVING: Jolly Rogers Motorcycle Club’s gift to WestSide Baby

Sunday, November 14th, 2021 Posted in WestSide Baby, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Special delivery for White Center-headquartered WestSide Baby! The Jolly Rogers Motorcycle Club's Halloween party at the White Center Eagles' HQ resulted in diapers and dollars for WestSide Baby's work helping thousands ... Read more..

ALMOST OPEN: Lariat Bar

Thursday, November 11th, 2021 Posted in Beverages, Businesses, White Center news | Comments Off on ALMOST OPEN: Lariat Bar

Another new White Center establishment is about to open - Lariat Bar at 9829 16th SW says it's opening this Saturday (November 13th). Its theme: Pro wrestling. P.S. They open at ... Read more..

What’s YOUR story? Here’s where to tell it

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 Posted in Burien, history, White Center news | Comments Off on What’s YOUR story? Here’s where to tell it

A museum in Burien is inviting you to tell your story! Here's the announcement: Everybody has a story to tell. South King County residents now have an outlet to share their unique ... Read more..

YOU CAN HELP: Holiday drive for local families starts today

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 Posted in Holidays, How to Help, White Center news | Comments Off on YOU CAN HELP: Holiday drive for local families starts today

Your local firefighters want to bring holiday joy to 25 families around their coverage area again this year. All they need is some help from you - starting today: Read more..

North Highline Unincorporated Area Council focuses on fire safety, Subarea Plan @ November meeting

Sunday, November 7th, 2021 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on North Highline Unincorporated Area Council focuses on fire safety, Subarea Plan @ November meeting

From Thursday night's North Highline Unincorporated Area Council: WHITE CENTER FIRES/SAFETY: Guests were King County permitting-division director Jim Chan, fire/building marshal Chris Ricketts, Fire Chief Mike Marrs, and Sheriff's Office community ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Opening night for The Roll Pod

Saturday, November 6th, 2021 Posted in Food, Restaurants, White Center news | 3 Comments »

(WCN photos) Meet Anu and P.K., proprietors of The Roll Pod. They opened the doors on their new White Center restaurant (9602 16th SW) tonight. We stopped in for photos, including ... Read more..

New day/time for Camp Second Chance Community Advisory Committee

Saturday, November 6th, 2021 Posted in Myers Way, White Center news | 1 Comment »

If you're interested in the tiny-house encampment just inside the Seattle city limits on Myers Way, take note - its Community Advisory Committee meetings are changing to a new day/time ... Read more..

RESTAURANTS: The Roll Pod opens Saturday

Thursday, November 4th, 2021 Posted in Food, Restaurants, White Center news | 3 Comments »

Thanks for the tips! The sign's been up for months at 9602 16th SW - now finally The Roll Pod is about to get rolling. The Indian fast-food mini-chain says ... Read more..

ELECTION 2021: First-night results

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION 2021: First-night results

From the election-night results count, a few races of particular note: KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE Dow Constantine - 169,087 - 57.3% Joe Nguyen - 122,573 - 41.5% HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROP. 1 Yes - 8,946 ... Read more..

ELECTION 2021: Hours left to vote!

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION 2021: Hours left to vote!

8 pm is your absolute last moment to turn in your ballot for the general election - and that's only if you're taking it to a King County Elections dropbox ... Read more..