Archive for March, 2018

FOLLOWUP: White Center bank robbery suspect charged

Saturday, March 31st, 2018 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: White Center bank robbery suspect charged

The 19-year-old arrested hours after the White Center KeyBank was robbed on March 22nd is now charged with first-degree robbery. That's the charge filed this week against Khalid K. Mohamed, ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Liquor Cannabis Board says it seized $50,000+ of marijuana from Smoke Shop

Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 Posted in Businesses, Crime, White Center news | 15 Comments »

Last night, we reported briefly on a state Liquor and Cannabis Board action against The Smoke Shop in downtown White Center. Today, we asked the LCB for details; here's the ... Read more..

Search warrant served at Smoke Shop

Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 2 Comments »

We'll be following up on this Wednesday: King County Sheriff's Office Deputy Bill Kennamer reported on Tuesday night that "The Liquor Cannabis Board, with assistance from the King County Sheriff's ... Read more..

SATURDAY: Breakfast benefit for WCCDA at Lil’ Woody’s

Monday, March 26th, 2018 Posted in How to Help, White Center news | 2 Comments »

Lots of pre-Easter fun this Saturday ... and you can fuel up for it with a benefit breakfast in downtown White Center: Lil Woody’s White Center will partner with the ... Read more..

VIDEO: 250 superheroes run and walk in White Center 5K 2018

Saturday, March 24th, 2018 Posted in White Center Community Development Association, White Center Food Bank, White Center news | Comments Off on VIDEO: 250 superheroes run and walk in White Center 5K 2018

And they are off! Raising $ for @wccda @YESofWC @FeedWhiteCenter pic.twitter.com/uBkpbixE1s— White Center Now (@whitecenternow) March 24, 2018 10:42 AM: Those are some of the ~250 people (and a few dogs!) ... Read more..

UPDATE: Deputies arrest suspect in White Center bank robbery

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 Posted in Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | Comments Off on UPDATE: Deputies arrest suspect in White Center bank robbery

1:13 PM: Thanks to the tipster who asked about a large police response in White Center. The King County Sheriff's Office confirms that they're investigating a bank robbery that happened ... Read more..

VIDEO: Evergreen, Cascade students join national walkout

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 Posted in Schools, White Center news | 1 Comment »

17 seconds of silence. pic.twitter.com/RHESoZNjYC— West Seattle Blog (@westseattleblog) March 14, 2018 Our first video clip includes the 17 seconds of silence observed by Evergreen High School and Cascade Middle School ... Read more..

KCSO warns of frightening scam – telephoned kidnap claims

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 Posted in Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | Comments Off on KCSO warns of frightening scam – telephoned kidnap claims

Just in from the King County Sheriff's Office, an alert about a terrifying scam, with one call made to someone living in our area: In a span of 4 days, a ... Read more..

TALK ABOUT IT: Highline Public Schools sets dates to discuss safety

Monday, March 12th, 2018 Posted in Safety, Schools, White Center news | Comments Off on TALK ABOUT IT: Highline Public Schools sets dates to discuss safety

Just out of the inbox, from Highline Public Schools: Highline Public Schools Invites Community to Talk Safety Meetings on School Safety Begin March 22 In response to recent incidents of school violence, Highline ... Read more..

SATURDAY: Crab feed to support Evergreen High School Athletics

Friday, March 9th, 2018 Posted in Evergreen High School, How to Help, White Center news | Comments Off on SATURDAY: Crab feed to support Evergreen High School Athletics

Tomorrow's the big night - Saturday, March 10th, the Crab Feed to raise money for Evergreen High School Athletics! 6-10 pm, be at the White Center Eagles' hall (10452 15th ... Read more..

COUNTDOWN: White Center 5K 2018 getting closer!

Thursday, March 8th, 2018 Posted in Fun, White Center 5K, White Center news | Comments Off on COUNTDOWN: White Center 5K 2018 getting closer!

A little over two weeks until this year's White Center 5K! Signed up yet? If not - go here. It's big fun on the morning of Saturday, March 24th, with ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER RESTAURANTS: Opening day for Brass Knuckle Bistro

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 Posted in Food, Restaurants, White Center news | 1 Comment »

It's opening day at Brass Knuckle Bistro, as we first noted last month, six months after introducing you to the West Seattle family behind the new eatery. Check out the ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Double-murder suspect charged

Monday, March 5th, 2018 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: Double-murder suspect charged

Merle Buchanan is now charged in the January 6 double murder in White Center. We reported Saturday night on the arrest of the 26-year-old suspect, more than a month after ... Read more..

VIDEO: North Highline Unincorporated Area Council gets gang briefing, encampment update

Sunday, March 4th, 2018 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | 3 Comments »

(NHUAC March 1, 2018, meeting recorded as livestreamed by David Krause) By Linda Ball Reporting for White Center Now Some good news about gang activity in White Center/Burien, according to Detective Joe Gagliardi ... Read more..

CAMP SECOND CHANCE: City of Seattle sets meeting for comments on 2nd-year permit

Sunday, March 4th, 2018 Posted in Myers Way, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Just announced at the monthly Camp Second Chance Community Advisory Committee meeting: The City of Seattle is reviewing whether to renew the permit for the sanctioned encampment to remain at ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: White Center double-murder suspect Merle Buchanan in jail

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 1 Comment »

We've been checking the King County Jail roster periodically to watch for the arrest of Merle Buchanan, who's been wanted for weeks in connection with the double murder in White ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER SCENE: On a log at The Bog

Thursday, March 1st, 2018 Posted in White Center news, Wildlife | 1 Comment »

Beautiful day at White Center's bog - thanks to Gill Loring for sharing the photo of the waterfowl enjoying the almost-spring weather. Read more..