Archive for February, 2018

Gang detective, encampment operator on March 1st agenda for North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

Sunday, February 25th, 2018 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on Gang detective, encampment operator on March 1st agenda for North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

Next monthly meeting of this area's community council, the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council, is on Thursday (March 1st) - here's the announcement of what's planned: North Highline Unincorporated Area Council ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER FOOD: Brass Knuckle Bistro sets opening date

Friday, February 23rd, 2018 Posted in Businesses, Food, Restaurants, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER FOOD: Brass Knuckle Bistro sets opening date

It's been almost six months since our first reports that Brass Knuckle Bistro was on the way to the former 3.14 Bakery space at 9602 16th SW. Now they've announced ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: A Dog’s Dream now open in White Center

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 Posted in Businesses, Pets, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: A Dog’s Dream now open in White Center

(Photo courtesy Gill Loring) We first told you last month that A Dog's Dream Natural Pet Supply was adding a White Center location. And now its doors are open. The announcement ... Read more..

SNOW AFTERMATH: School changes for Thursday

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 Posted in Schools, Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on SNOW AFTERMATH: School changes for Thursday

(UPDATED 6:25 AM) The snow has stopped, but what's on the ground has stayed. School changes: From Highline Public Schools: All schools are on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 22. Buses will ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Pedestrian hit by Metro bus in White Center

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: Pedestrian hit by Metro bus in White Center

On Sunday, we reported on an incident that sent a pedestrian to the hospital after he was hit at 15th/100th. Few details were available at the time, but we have ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER WEATHER: Snow right now, and probably more later this week

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 Posted in Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER WEATHER: Snow right now, and probably more later this week

Been seeing some snow? The National Weather Service has sent out an alert about it - a "short-term forecast" alert: ... A very light dusting of snow on grassy or cold ... Read more..

Pedestrian hit by driver, 15th SW closed north of 100th for investigation

Sunday, February 18th, 2018 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Thanks for the tips - 15th SW is blocked north of SW 100th because of a King County Sheriff's Office crash investigation. Deputies at the scene include the special team ... Read more..

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE: 4,100+ in White Center, Shorewood, and beyond

Sunday, February 18th, 2018 Posted in Utilities, White Center news | 1 Comment »

3:16 PM: Seattle City Light says 4,100 homes and businesses are without power in White Center, Shorewood, and points south. No cause listed yet; the restoration estimate is 9 pm, ... Read more..

About last night’s White Center attack

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 Posted in Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 7 Comments »

If you missed our coverage of last night's White Center attack that injured an employee of Cascade Heights Veterinary Clinic, it's on our partner site West Seattle Blog - we ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Highline Schools levy passing

Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 Posted in Election, Schools, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: Highline Schools levy passing

From Highline Public Schools: It appears the Highline Public Schools levy measure will pass, with early results showing 57.67 percent voting in favor of renewal. “I am grateful to voters for their ... Read more..

ELECTION DAY: Don’t forget to get your ballot in!

Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 Posted in Education, Highline School District, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION DAY: Don’t forget to get your ballot in!

It's Tuesday - and that means it's Election Day. Highline Public Schools has a levy replacement on the ballot, and you have until tonight to cast your vote - if ... Read more..

UPDATE: Power outage blamed on vault fire

Sunday, February 11th, 2018 Posted in Fire, Utilities, White Center news | 2 Comments »

7:29 PM: Out of power? You're far from alone. 3,000-plus customers in White Center and south West Seattle, because of a vault fire near 22nd/Roxbury. (And Roxbury is currently blocked ... Read more..

ROAD-CLOSURE ALERT: Work at 26th SW/SW 112th next week

Friday, February 9th, 2018 Posted in Traffic, Transportation, White Center news | Comments Off on ROAD-CLOSURE ALERT: Work at 26th SW/SW 112th next week

Road alert from King County - drainage work will close 26th SW/SW 112th starting Monday morning and continuing until Friday afternoon. We will keep an eye on it in case ... Read more..

4 White Center-area organizations get King County grants

Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on 4 White Center-area organizations get King County grants

Four organizations in unincorporated North Highline are receiving King County Community Service Area Grants, as just announced: King County Executive Dow Constantine today announced 65 volunteer-led community events and projects that ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: White Center Chamber of Commerce’s business survey, open house

Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 Posted in Businesses, White Center Chamber of Commerce, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: White Center Chamber of Commerce’s business survey, open house

In our coverage of last week's North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting, we mentioned that the White Center Chamber of Commerce is relaunching. Today, a followup: First, there's a survey ... Read more..

Coffee With A Cop in White Center on February 16

Monday, February 5th, 2018 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 4 Comments »

Want to talk with your King County Sheriff's Office deputies about a crime/safety concern? Here's your next chance - 9 am-11 am Friday, February 16, at White Center Starbucks! It's ... Read more..

SUNDAY: Community Advisory Committee for Camp Second Chance

Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 Posted in Myers Way, White Center news | Comments Off on SUNDAY: Community Advisory Committee for Camp Second Chance

The first Sunday afternoon of the month brings the Community Advisory Committee meeting for Camp Second Chance, the City of Seattle-sanctioned encampment near the entrance to the city-owned Myers Way ... Read more..

Lots learned @ North Highline Unincorporated Area Council’s first 2018 meeting

Friday, February 2nd, 2018 Posted in Libraries, North Highline UAC, White Center news | 3 Comments »

By Tracy Record White Center Now editor Schools, trash, libraries, public safety - many services that touch most local lives were on the agenda Thursday night as the North Highline Unincorporated Area ... Read more..