Archive for August, 2008

Vote tomorrow (if you haven’t already)

Monday, August 18th, 2008 Posted in Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on Vote tomorrow (if you haven’t already)

If you vote in person instead of by mail, tomorrow's the day - 7 am to 8 pm. The "Top 2 Primary" system is now in effect; the county has ... Read more..

Fish among the flowers

Sunday, August 17th, 2008 Posted in Businesses, Food, Gardening | 2 Comments »

Now you can say you've seen a 200-pound halibut. Posing with it, Seattle-based fisherman Bill Curtin, husband of Village Green Perennial Nursery proprietor Vera Johnson. He's back home from fishing ... Read more..

Supermarket price survey, including White Center stores

Sunday, August 17th, 2008 Posted in Food, Health, White Center news | 12 Comments »

Have you heard about the King County Food and Fitness Initiative? It's a ten-year program, and White Center is one of the focus communities, along with the neighboring Delridge area ... Read more..

In Search of the Great Burrito: The Saga Continues – In memoriam of Lou’s

Saturday, August 16th, 2008 Posted in Food, White Center news | 2 Comments »

I miss Lou's burgers. There, I admit it, I was addicted to their greasy little packets of nutrition. These were not the picture perfect chemical concoctions that passes ... Read more..

Another annexation update: Hearing next month

Saturday, August 16th, 2008 Posted in Annexation, White Center news | Comments Off on Another annexation update: Hearing next month

Spotted this while checking for "next steps" on the ongoing annexation issue: King County's Boundary Review Board plans a public hearing on the city's North Highline Annexation proposal at 7 ... Read more..

White Center live music — and more to come!

Saturday, August 16th, 2008 Posted in Fun, Music, Video | 1 Comment »

Click picture to play the video That's Alma Villegas, live Friday night on the patio outside Cafe Rozella. More music is ahead for the White Center venues of two other WCN ... Read more..

The old Lou’s Burgers site

Friday, August 15th, 2008 Posted in White Center news | 1 Comment »

Just drove by and found that the burger stand is now becoming a Pho joint and a Little Caesar's. I have no idea when they are opening, I will try ... Read more..

Back-to-School Block Party “packed” with fun

Friday, August 15th, 2008 Posted in Families, Fun, Neighborhoods | Comments Off on Back-to-School Block Party “packed” with fun

Till 7 tonight, 12th SW is shut down between Mount View Elementary and Mount View Presbyterian for the Back-to-School Block Party we told you about earlier this week. We stopped ... Read more..

Alma Villegas performs at Cafe Rozella tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m.

Friday, August 15th, 2008 Posted in White Center news | Comments Off on Alma Villegas performs at Cafe Rozella tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m.

The Music Nights at Cafe Rozella continue with some outstanding performers. Performances start at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Alma Villegas brings her sultry voice to an exquisite and passionate ... Read more..

Our county executive, on day laborers

Friday, August 15th, 2008 Posted in Government, Online | Comments Off on Our county executive, on day laborers

As the mercury rises, lots of people - maybe even you, if you read this hours after we write it - are out doing hard work in the heat. While ... Read more..

Times tastes Thai Thai

Friday, August 15th, 2008 Posted in Food | 8 Comments »

If you didn't see it in the left sidebar's MORE LOCAL NEWS area (other sites' White Center mentions) - check out this article declaring Thai Thai a "Dining Deal." Read more..

New Start Students: Park Stewards.

Thursday, August 14th, 2008 Posted in Education, Food, Health, Neighborhoods, Parks, People, Sustainability, White Center news | 2 Comments »

By Kyla Woodall, New Start student Over the course of six weeks, my classmates and I worked together to learn about the world around us. We discovered all about invasive ... Read more..

Big Al Brewing: A review and event announcement

Thursday, August 14th, 2008 Posted in Beverages, Food, Fun, White Center news | 11 Comments »

So I went down and tried Al's beers when everything was quiet. At the moment he has two offerings, an Irish Red, and an Abbey Wheat. Both are non-traditional styles, ... Read more..

Hot, hot, hot

Thursday, August 14th, 2008 Posted in Weather | 2 Comments »

Evergreen Pool is likely to be one of the most popular places in the area today, tomorrow, and Saturday (here's the pool schedule - there's a $2 public swim 7-8 ... Read more..

Seattle Council president on annexation: You should decide

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 Posted in Annexation, Politics, White Center news | 66 Comments »

Tonight at the 34th District Democrats' meeting in West Seattle, guests included Seattle City Council president Richard Conlin. During Q&A, Dr. Arun Jhaveri asked Conlin about the status of potential ... Read more..

Also from the P-I: Gang life, in-depth

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 Posted in People, White Center news | Comments Off on Also from the P-I: Gang life, in-depth

FullTilt discussed a thought-provoking P-I article yesterday about small businesses (see his post here). Today, another one from the P-I that deserves attention - we also posted about it on ... Read more..

Youngstown Benefit to Feature Pearl Jam, Presidents and Host of Great Artists

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 Posted in Arts, Education, Fun | 2 Comments »

From Youngstown, a benefit for after-school programs on August 21, 2008. SKIFFLE: A BENEFIT FOR YOUNGSTOWN'S ALL ACCESS PROGRAM August 21 Doors open at 6 PM; show at 7 PM $25 suggested ... Read more..

Tonight: Summer Readers’ Party @ White Center Library

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 Posted in Fun | 1 Comment »

The White Center Library Guild's inviting you to an evening of "family fun" tonight at the Summer Readers' Party. Snacks 'n' prizes! 7 pm in the library meeting room; more ... Read more..

It’s in The P-I

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Posted in White Center news | 3 Comments »

There is an article in today’s PI that was brought to my attention this afternoon. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/374509_retail12.html The gist of it is that small business is being shoved out of the ... Read more..

In Search of the Great Burrito – Part 2

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Posted in Food, Fun | 8 Comments »

In reply to some of the comments regarding my post on the search for the Great Burrito, here is my reply.  Sam, as far as Vegetarian fare goes, almost all ... Read more..

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