Archive for April, 2010

Law-enforcement action this morning in Shorewood

Friday, April 16th, 2010 Posted in Crime, Shorewood, White Center news | Comments Off on Law-enforcement action this morning in Shorewood

Got a few notes through partner site West Seattle Blog's mailbox this morning regarding law-enforcement action in Shorewood, along SW 106th near the Seola Beach turnoff, just blocks west of ... Read more..

Traffic alert: I-5 northbound closures this weekend

Friday, April 16th, 2010 Posted in Traffic, Transportation | Comments Off on Traffic alert: I-5 northbound closures this weekend

If you're likely to be on I-5 northbound this weekend - take note that it'll be closed from Airport Way northbound toward the West Seattle Bridge both tonight and Saturday ... Read more..

Dates set for South Park Bridge closure-plan meetings

Thursday, April 15th, 2010 Posted in South Park, Transportation, White Center news | Comments Off on Dates set for South Park Bridge closure-plan meetings

King County has set the dates for two community meetings on the South Park Bridge closure plan: April 27 and May 25, both meetings 6-8 pm at the Machinists Hall ... Read more..

On the Seattle side? Latest chance to help White Center Food Bank

Thursday, April 15th, 2010 Posted in Gardening, White Center news | 1 Comment »

If you're on the Seattle side of White Center (and vicinity - hello, Highland Park! etc.) and you're not going to use the two bags of free Cedar Grove compost ... Read more..

Sheriff tells County Council committee that budget cuts might eliminate storefront, school officers, more

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on Sheriff tells County Council committee that budget cuts might eliminate storefront, school officers, more

It hasn't been that long since King County Sheriff Sue Rahr and other elected criminal-justice officials convened a series of meetings warning of big cuts looming. Some of them were ... Read more..

Candidates’ forum tonight at 34th District Democrats meeting

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 Posted in Election, Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on Candidates’ forum tonight at 34th District Democrats meeting

Tonight's 34th District Democrats meeting in West Seattle includes a candidates' forum with the three Democrats who are among four declared contenders in the 34th District State House, Position 2, ... Read more..

Just four nights till the White Center 3rd Saturday Art Walk!

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 Posted in Fun, White Center for the Arts, White Center news | Comments Off on Just four nights till the White Center 3rd Saturday Art Walk!

From Shelli Park at White Center for the Arts, here's what's on tap this Saturday night: April White Center 3rd Saturday Art Walk! Saturday, April 17th 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Salvadorean Bakery: Cullen ... Read more..

New edition of “Unincorporated Area News” online

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on New edition of “Unincorporated Area News” online

Just sent by the county via Twitter - a link to the new edition of Unincorporated Area News. Not much about North Highline but some general notes of interest from ... Read more..

Seattle City Council approves “path” to potential 2011 annexation vote

Monday, April 12th, 2010 Posted in Annexation, White Center news | 5 Comments »

ORIGINAL 2:32 PM REPORT: Six days ago (WCN coverage here), the Seattle City Council's Regional Development and Sustainability Committee passed a resolution putting the city on what Council President ... Read more..

Next 34th District State House candidates’ forum on Wednesday

Sunday, April 11th, 2010 Posted in Election, Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on Next 34th District State House candidates’ forum on Wednesday

The three Democrats who are still in the race for 34th District State House, Position 2, are expected to be at the next candidates' forum for the race, during the ... Read more..

Support your local river: Duwamish Alive! next Saturday

Saturday, April 10th, 2010 Posted in Environment, How to Help, White Center news | Comments Off on Support your local river: Duwamish Alive! next Saturday

Sites close to White Center are part of the lineup for Duwamish Alive! next Saturday - one day full of work parties to help our recovering river and its watershed. ... Read more..

Next step toward possible White Center (etc.) vote on Seattle annexation: Monday City Council vote

Friday, April 9th, 2010 Posted in Annexation, White Center news | Comments Off on Next step toward possible White Center (etc.) vote on Seattle annexation: Monday City Council vote

The agenda's out now for Monday's Seattle City Council meeting, and as expected, they're scheduled to vote on the resolution laying out "a path," as Council President Richard Conlin put ... Read more..

Eviction notices posted at Hang Around Bar and Grill

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 Posted in Businesses, White Center news | 16 Comments »

While in White Center at lunchtime today, we walked by the Hang Around Bar and Grill and noticed two copies of a letter taped to its door, informing the occupants ... Read more..

Supporters of Seattle annexation at West Seattle’s Southwest District Council tonight

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 Posted in Annexation, White Center news | 3 Comments »

At the Southwest District Council meeting on behalf of partner site West Seattle Blog, we're listening to the latest presentation from White Center residents advocating that Seattle annex "Area Y." ... Read more..

Behind-the-scenes look at White Center Square – in 2 ways

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 Posted in Businesses, Development, White Center news | Comments Off on Behind-the-scenes look at White Center Square – in 2 ways

(National Development Council's Michelle Morlan with White Center Square developer Con Vong) By Tracy Record White Center Now Con Vong says his family hasn't chosen the date yet for the anticipated July grand ... Read more..

Seattle City Council committee approves resolution signaling interest in 2011 annexation vote

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 Posted in Annexation, White Center news | Comments Off on Seattle City Council committee approves resolution signaling interest in 2011 annexation vote

Two and a half weeks ago, the Seattle City Council's Regional Development and Sustainability Committee heard the city's budget boss say Mayor McGinn was no longer pursuing an annexation vote ... Read more..

Reminder: Annexation resolution on Seattle City Council committee agenda today

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 Posted in Annexation, Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on Reminder: Annexation resolution on Seattle City Council committee agenda today

2 pm at Seattle City Hall, the Regional Development and Sustainability Committee - same one that heard two weeks ago that Mayor McGinn was no longer pushing for an annexation ... Read more..

White Center Square “back on schedule” for July opening

Monday, April 5th, 2010 Posted in Businesses, White Center news | Comments Off on White Center Square “back on schedule” for July opening

White Center Now got a great behind-the-scenes tour this afternoon at White Center Square, where construction's been under way for 10 months (here's our coverage of the groundbreaking last May). ... Read more..

Update: Cocoa the “old hound dog mix” is home

Monday, April 5th, 2010 Posted in Pets, Shorewood, White Center news | 1 Comment »

6:48 PM UPDATE: Got word from Cocoa's people, she's home. Glad to hear it. EARLIER: Cocoa's missing. Her people explain, "Any time she's ever sneaked out before, she's always come home! ... Read more..

State House race update: Sabra Schneider withdraws

Monday, April 5th, 2010 Posted in Election, Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on State House race update: Sabra Schneider withdraws

The State House Position 2 race in the 34th District, which includes White Center and environs, has four candidates now - Sabra Schneider has dropped out because of a serious ... Read more..