Archive for December, 2014

Get rolling! Special sessions at Southgate for winter break

Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 Posted in Fun, southgate, White Center news | Comments Off on Get rolling! Special sessions at Southgate for winter break

School's still out and boredom could be rising. Southgate Roller Rink has been offering special afternoon skating sessions to try to combat that - and there's another one today, 1-4:30 ... Read more..

White Center Food Bank needs your help on New Year’s Eve!

Friday, December 26th, 2014 Posted in How to Help, White Center Food Bank, White Center news | Comments Off on White Center Food Bank needs your help on New Year’s Eve!

Can you answer the call? Volunteers able to lift between 20 and 50 pounds are needed at 9:00 am Wednesday, December 31 to help the White Center Food Bank do inventory. ... Read more..

Taqueria La Fondita #2’s gift to you: Free food on Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 Posted in Food, Holidays, White Center news | Comments Off on Taqueria La Fondita #2’s gift to you: Free food on Christmas Eve

A holiday reminder from Oscar Brambila of Taqueria La Fondita #2 - tomorrow, Christmas Eve, is their annual gift to you - free food between 11 am and 4 pm! ... Read more..

White Center Crime Watch: Zippy’s Giant Burgers break-in

Monday, December 22nd, 2014 Posted in Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | Comments Off on White Center Crime Watch: Zippy’s Giant Burgers break-in

This day started a lot earlier than it should have had to for Zippy's Giant Burgers. And it's including jobs it shouldn't have had to include - cleaning up broken ... Read more..

Next Highline Public Schools bond measure: Superintendent’s open letter

Friday, December 19th, 2014 Posted in Education, Highline School District, White Center news | Comments Off on Next Highline Public Schools bond measure: Superintendent’s open letter

Received from Highline Public Schools, on behalf of Superintendent Susan Enfield: As the Superintendent of Highline Public Schools and a resident of the Highline community, I feel compelled to write this ... Read more..

White Center Crime Watch: Stolen car pulled over in Greenbridge, suspects bolt

Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 1 Comment »

If you, like the tipster who shared that photo, wondered what was going on around 2:30 am in the heart of Greenbridge - King County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Houck has ... Read more..

Video: Seattle Council approves ‘placeholder’ resolution regarding White Center (and vicinity) annexation

Monday, December 15th, 2014 Posted in Annexation, White Center news | Comments Off on Video: Seattle Council approves ‘placeholder’ resolution regarding White Center (and vicinity) annexation

(ADDED: Full Seattle Channel video of this afternoon's meeting) 2:04 PM: Just before its morning meeting wrapped up today, Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess described the annexation resolution to be discussed ... Read more..

Followup: Seattle Council considers annexation proposal Monday afternoon

Saturday, December 13th, 2014 Posted in Annexation, White Center news | 6 Comments »

As first reported here a week ago, a proposal to annex White Center and vicinity has suddenly surfaced before the Seattle City Council. This Monday (December 15), they'll vote on ... Read more..

Video: This month’s North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting

Thursday, December 11th, 2014 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, Lakewood Park, White Center news | 1 Comment »

One week ago tonight, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council heard from King County Sheriff John Urquhart. Above, you can watch our video of his almost-40-minute appearance. His topics included ... Read more..

After unsuccessful bond vote, Highline Public Schools wants your thoughts on what to do next

Monday, December 8th, 2014 Posted in Highline School District, White Center news | 1 Comment »

The bond vote failed. So now what? Highline Public Schools wants to hear from you. Its announcement includes a few options - see the links within (note the deadline TOMORROW ... Read more..

Update: Power outage over in parts of White Center and beyond

Saturday, December 6th, 2014 Posted in Utilities, White Center news | Comments Off on Update: Power outage over in parts of White Center and beyond

11:16 AM: Major parts of North Highline are caught up in another widespread power outage - more than 9,000 homes and businesses in all, according to Seattle City Light, which ... Read more..

Seattle annexation of White Center? City Council bringing it up again

Friday, December 5th, 2014 Posted in Annexation, White Center news | 5 Comments »

Just spotted on the Seattle City Council's Introduction/Referral Calendar - a proposal to ask White Center and the rest of unincorporated North Highline to vote on annexation. Documents accompanying the ... Read more..

No more burn ban in King County, for now

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 Posted in Environment, Health, White Center news | Comments Off on No more burn ban in King County, for now

In case you were hoping to use your fireplace or woodstove sometime soon - it's now OK again. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has lifted the King County burn ... Read more..

Famous fundraiser tonight: Baked Potato Dinner

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 Posted in White Center news | Comments Off on Famous fundraiser tonight: Baked Potato Dinner

It's "Giving Tuesday" and this is the perfect way to give - help local students AND have a great dinner. All details on the flyer above - thanks to Uncle ... Read more..