Archive for April, 2009

Heads up: Helicopter practice on Myers Way tomorrow

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 Posted in Safety, White Center news | Comments Off on Heads up: Helicopter practice on Myers Way tomorrow

Just published at partner site West Seattle Blog but definitely of interest to White Center (and Top Hat) too - helicopter drills at the Joint Training Facility on Myers Way ... Read more..

Four to be evaluated for interim King County Executive job

Monday, April 13th, 2009 Posted in King County, Politics | Comments Off on Four to be evaluated for interim King County Executive job

Lots of news this afternoon, and this is the latest development. We've posted the full announcement on our partner site West Seattle Blog; read it here. Read more..

Constantine: Puget Sound Park off the list

Monday, April 13th, 2009 Posted in Parks, Puget Sound Park | Comments Off on Constantine: Puget Sound Park off the list

We'd spoken with two county executive staffers about this last week and hadn't even finished the followup yet, but now it's a moot point - this just in from County ... Read more..

From the White Center Eagles – 2 events ahead: Golf, and CPR!

Monday, April 13th, 2009 Posted in White Center Eagles, White Center news | Comments Off on From the White Center Eagles – 2 events ahead: Golf, and CPR!

Out of the White Center Now inbox (whitecenternow@gmail.com), from Larry Winkler: As a trustee for the White Center Eagles, I am organizing a golf tournament to raise funds which will benefit ... Read more..

Meet Swifty, the “shop cat” at Roxbury Complete Auto Supply

Sunday, April 12th, 2009 Posted in Businesses, Pets | Comments Off on Meet Swifty, the “shop cat” at Roxbury Complete Auto Supply

On partner site West Seattle Blog, we've been profiling local "shop cats" - who share their owners' workplaces. Today's featured cat is Swifty at Roxbury Complete Auto Supply on the ... Read more..

Can you help? WestSide Baby “After-Hours Sorting Frenzy” this Thursday night

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in How to Help, WestSide Baby | Comments Off on Can you help? WestSide Baby “After-Hours Sorting Frenzy” this Thursday night

Just in from WestSide Baby, which is headquartered in White Center but helps families in West Seattle and surrounding areas too: WestSide Baby is opening on Thursday, April 16th from 7-9, ... Read more..

Also on April 18th: The next White Center for the Arts studio tour

Friday, April 10th, 2009 Posted in Arts | Comments Off on Also on April 18th: The next White Center for the Arts studio tour

You never know who and what you will see in the artist studios adjacent to the old rink - more info here. Read more..

Enjoy Tamales and Mariachi Music while Supporting a Good Cause

Friday, April 10th, 2009 Posted in Food, Fun, Music, Schools, White Center | Comments Off on Enjoy Tamales and Mariachi Music while Supporting a Good Cause

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Update from King County Sheriff’s Office: SeaTac shooting arrests

Friday, April 10th, 2009 Posted in Crime, King County | Comments Off on Update from King County Sheriff’s Office: SeaTac shooting arrests

We showed you that video, provided by the King County Sheriff's Office, while deputies were looking all around the region for the people responsible for that multiple shooting in SeaTac ... Read more..

Review of Asian Markets Coming

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 Posted in Businesses, Food, Sustainability, White Center | 2 Comments »

One of the best things about White Center is the abundance of great food.  The restaurants offer some of the tastiest array of food from around the world.  What many ... Read more..

Friday’s a full-fledged King County furlough day

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 Posted in King County | Comments Off on Friday’s a full-fledged King County furlough day

To see what's open and what's not, go here. Read more..

Update: Kiwanis food-drive grand total

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 Posted in How to Help, White Center Food Bank | Comments Off on Update: Kiwanis food-drive grand total

Audrey from White Center Food Bank says last night's food drive brought in more than 250 pounds! You can donate $ to WCFB online any time through the website, whitecenterfoodbank.org. Read more..

Happening right now: Kiwanis food drive at White Center Food Bank

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 Posted in How to Help, White Center Food Bank | Comments Off on Happening right now: Kiwanis food drive at White Center Food Bank

(photo added 6:21 pm - Barbara Connor from Rainier Valley Kiwanis, at the donation station) Till 8 pm tonight, Kiwanis Division 26 volunteers are at the White Center Food Bank, collecting ... Read more..

King County Sheriff’s Office looking for help solving SeaTac shooting

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 Posted in Crime, Video | Comments Off on King County Sheriff’s Office looking for help solving SeaTac shooting

That's surveillance camera video showing some of the people involved in a multiple shooting Tuesday in SeaTac; The Sheriff's Office is looking for any witnesses to yesterday’s shooting in SeaTac. ... Read more..

Georgetown Call for Artists

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 Posted in Arts, Music, Neighborhoods | Comments Off on Georgetown Call for Artists

Call for Artists - Artopia Artopia Seattle is a grassroots celebration of emerging and established artists and communities. The event focuses on a wide rage of artistic ... Read more..

Writers to Speak about Teenage Binge Drinking – Wednesday, April 8th 7:00-8:30 pm

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 Posted in Health, Safety, Seattle Public Schools | Comments Off on Writers to Speak about Teenage Binge Drinking – Wednesday, April 8th 7:00-8:30 pm

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TV spotlight for South Park Bridge

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 Posted in King County, South Park | 5 Comments »

The South Park Bridge (seen in our February 2009 video from a Duwamish boat tour) made a cameo appearance during a CBS network news story last night; see it here. ... Read more..

White Center Spring Clean Up Announced for May 16th

Monday, April 6th, 2009 Posted in White Center news | 1 Comment »

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Puget Sound Business Journal Takes Economic Pulse of White Center

Monday, April 6th, 2009 Posted in Businesses, Economy, White Center, White Center news | Comments Off on Puget Sound Business Journal Takes Economic Pulse of White Center

The Puget Sound Business Journal just published a story on the economic effects of the recession on White Center.   Entitled, "White Center Shows Its Diversity," the article quotes many business ... Read more..

Bring food donations to White Center Food Bank Wednesday night for Kiwanis Division 26 drive

Monday, April 6th, 2009 Posted in How to Help, White Center Food Bank | Comments Off on Bring food donations to White Center Food Bank Wednesday night for Kiwanis Division 26 drive

Now it's just two days away, so it's reminder time - this Wednesday night, local Kiwanians will be at the White Center Food Bank to collect your donations: Members of the ... Read more..