Archive for November, 2017

New King County Library System director announced

Thursday, November 30th, 2017 Posted in Libraries, White Center news | Comments Off on New King County Library System director announced

Speaking of libraries (remember that the White Center branch is closed today and tomorrow), the King County Library System has just announced its new leader: The King County Library System (KCLS) ... Read more..

White Center Library closing Thursday, Friday for window repair

Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 Posted in Libraries, White Center Library, White Center news | 3 Comments »

If you've been to the White Center Library in recent weeks, you've probably noticed some damage to its distinctive glass facade. KCLS is about to fix the windows, but it ... Read more..

MUSIC: New Thunderpussy video ‘Speed Queen’ shot in White Center

Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 Posted in Music, White Center news | 1 Comment »

The Seattle band Thunderpussy is out with the video for their new single "Speed Queen" - shot in White Center - Drunky's Two Shoes BBQ, to be precise. Read more..

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH: Highline College to hold ‘listening session’ in White Center

Monday, November 27th, 2017 Posted in Schools, White Center news | Comments Off on PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH: Highline College to hold ‘listening session’ in White Center

Want to help Highline College pick its next president? You don't have to go far. This announcement includes word of a "listening session" coming up in White Center: As part of ... Read more..

Checking in with The Lumber Yard Bar’s proprietors as they prepare to open in downtown White Center

Monday, November 27th, 2017 Posted in Beverages, White Center news | 10 Comments »

(L-R, Michale Farrar and Nathan Adams, in front of the bar mural) By Linda Ball Reporting for White Center Now Nathan Adams and Michale Farrar love to host parties and to entertain. It’s ... Read more..

STOLEN & DUMPED? Seen at North Shorewood Park

Friday, November 24th, 2017 Posted in Crime, Parks, White Center news | Comments Off on STOLEN & DUMPED? Seen at North Shorewood Park

Two items spotted at North Shorewood Park this afternoon by Gill: The first item is a stolen bike which is located just off the North/South trail on its west side about ... Read more..

SEEN THIS VAN? King County Sheriff’s Office puts out countywide call for help finding stolen van full of musical equipment

Saturday, November 18th, 2017 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on SEEN THIS VAN? King County Sheriff’s Office puts out countywide call for help finding stolen van full of musical equipment

From the King County Sheriff's Office: King County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help locating a U-Haul van that was stolen from a hotel parking lot in SeaTac containing ... Read more..

GIVING BEFORE THANKSGIVING: Donate turkeys to White Center Food Bank

Friday, November 17th, 2017 Posted in How to Help, White Center Food Bank, White Center news | Comments Off on GIVING BEFORE THANKSGIVING: Donate turkeys to White Center Food Bank

You can help fight holiday hunger by donating turkeys to the White Center Food Bank - and someone will be there almost every day before Thanksgiving to accept whatever you ... Read more..

White Center Library Guild Bazaar and Book Sale 2017: Saturday too!

Friday, November 17th, 2017 Posted in How to Help, Libraries, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Did you miss day 1 of the White Center Library Guild Holiday Bazaar and Book Sale? No problem - go tomorrow! 10 am-2 pm Saturday, the bazaar continues for its second ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Court documents say 16-year-old suspect confessed to deadly shooting in White Center, throwing gun into Puget Sound

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 2 Comments »

The suspect arrested in last Friday night's shooting death by White Center Plaza had a hearing today. Documents from that hearing reveal that he is a 16-year-old from Olympia. We're ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Suspect arrested in White Center shooting death

Monday, November 13th, 2017 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 1 Comment »

(WCN photo, Friday night) The King County Sheriff's Office just announced that a suspect is in custody in last Friday night's shooting death in White Center. KCSO spokesperson Sgt. Jason Houck ... Read more..

THURSDAY: Boulevard Park Library project meeting

Sunday, November 12th, 2017 Posted in Boulevard Park, Libraries, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Reminder, if you missed this mention in our coverage of the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council's November meeting: If you use the Boulevard Park Library (12015 Roseberg Ave. S.), you ... Read more..

UPDATE: Man shot and killed in White Center

Friday, November 10th, 2017 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 2 Comments »

(WCN photos) 11:49 PM: King County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in White Center. They were searching on the ground and in the air after the shooting by the ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER HOLIDAYS: Library Guild Bazaar coming up November 17-18

Thursday, November 9th, 2017 Posted in Holidays, Libraries, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER HOLIDAYS: Library Guild Bazaar coming up November 17-18

A little over a week until your chance to do holiday shopping and support a good cause - the White Center Library Guild's Holiday Bazaar and Book Sale is coming ... Read more..

ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS: After the first vote count, here are the toplines

Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS: After the first vote count, here are the toplines

King County released its Election Night vote tally just after 8 pm. Here are notes of local interest: KING COUNTY SHERIFF: Johanknecht 52 percent, Urquhart 48 percent KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Constantine 75 ... Read more..

LAST HOUR TO VOTE: Get to the dropbox by 8 pm

Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on LAST HOUR TO VOTE: Get to the dropbox by 8 pm

Patti, Liz, and their canine companions posted for us at the White Center Library ballot dropbox late this afternoon. Also there, volunteers from the White Center Community Development Association, cheering ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER CRIME WATCH: Recognize these robbers?

Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 Posted in White Center news | 3 Comments »

Just in from the King County Sheriff's Office: King County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying three men who robbed a man at gunpoint last month. ... Read more..

Camp Second Chance: Will it get a second year?

Monday, November 6th, 2017 Posted in Myers Way, White Center news | Comments Off on Camp Second Chance: Will it get a second year?

This past Sunday, the afternoon snow didn't get in the way of the Community Advisory Committee meeting for Camp Second Chance, the Seattle-sanctioned encampment on Myers Way. The wide-ranging discussion ... Read more..

Marijuana-business Q&A and more at North Highline Unincorporated Area Council’s November meeting

Friday, November 3rd, 2017 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | 2 Comments »

By Tracy Record White Center Now editor What's been a concern for a long time - the concentration of marijuana stores in North Highline - was aired Thursday night at the North ... Read more..

SATURDAY: White Center Community Summit 2017

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 Posted in White Center Community Development Association, White Center news | Comments Off on SATURDAY: White Center Community Summit 2017

Signed up yet? The White Center Community Development Association presents this year's WC Community Summit on Saturday, 9 am-3 pm at Evergreen High School. Free child care, food, raffle. Just ... Read more..