Archive for December, 2019

CRIME: Pizza shop robbed in downtown White Center

Monday, December 30th, 2019 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on CRIME: Pizza shop robbed in downtown White Center

Thanks for the tips (we're at 206-293-6302, text or voice, any time) about a big KCSO search in downtown White Center. Sgt. Ryan Abbott tells WCN that Southside Pizza (at ... Read more..

CHRISTMAS: White Center meal for those in need

Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 Posted in Volunteering, White Center news | Comments Off on CHRISTMAS: White Center meal for those in need

The parking lot south of Bartell Drugs in White Center is the site of a volunteer-served meal for those in need every weekend. A special Christmas Day meal is planned ... Read more..

NORTH HIGHLINE SUBAREA PLAN: New survey, plus another chance for Q&A

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on NORTH HIGHLINE SUBAREA PLAN: New survey, plus another chance for Q&A

The work of mapping North Highline's future via the Sub-Area Plan continues, and you have another chance to comment via a new survey, plus a chance for face-to-face Q&A. From ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Coat/blanket donation drive extended!

Sunday, December 15th, 2019 Posted in How to Help, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: Coat/blanket donation drive extended!

If you didn't get to Good Day Donuts (9823 15th SW) by 1 pm for Emily Un's "Bringing Warmth" caat/blanket collection - good news! The folks at the shop told ... Read more..

White Center’s 2019 community Christmas tree

Saturday, December 14th, 2019 Posted in Holidays, White Center news | 1 Comment »

White Center's 2019 community Christmas tree is now twinkling over the intersection of 16th/Roxbury/Delridge, after a lighting ceremony tonight. Please accept our apology for publishing what turned out to be ... Read more..

Why White Center Heights was locked down for a while this morning

Friday, December 13th, 2019 Posted in Schools, White Center news | Comments Off on Why White Center Heights was locked down for a while this morning

Thanks to the person who forwarded this note sent to families, which answers a question we were asked: Dear White Center Heights Families, This morning we were advised to lock exterior doors ... Read more..

White Center Tree Lighting to include tribute to Tommy Martin

Thursday, December 12th, 2019 Posted in Holidays, White Center news | 1 Comment »

(WCN photo from 2018 Tree Lighting) We told you last week about the White Center Christmas Tree Lighting event coming up Sunday (December 15th). Tonight, we have more information: It'll start ... Read more..

Student’s blanket/coat drive in White Center this Sunday

Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 Posted in How to Help, White Center news | Comments Off on Student’s blanket/coat drive in White Center this Sunday

From the YWCA: Looking for a way to give back to your neighbors in need? Participate in the Bringing Warmth coat and blanket drive on Sunday, December 15 at Good Day ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Arrests in robbery rampage that included White Center phone store

Monday, December 9th, 2019 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 1 Comment »

(WCN photo, November 30th) On November 30th, we reported briefly on a holdup at the MetroPCS store (15th/100th). Now we know at least two suspects have been arrested in a robbery ... Read more..

From LEAD to loos at North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

Sunday, December 8th, 2019 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | 1 Comment »

By Tracy Record White Center Now editor The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council's meetings usually yield a wealth of information. Often it's not even related to topics on the agenda. For example: (WCN photo) Those ... Read more..

SURVEY: Southwest Seattle Youth Alliance wants to hear from you

Saturday, December 7th, 2019 Posted in Health, Online, White Center news | Comments Off on SURVEY: Southwest Seattle Youth Alliance wants to hear from you

The Southwest Seattle Youth Alliance needs your input to help gauge community attitudes toward youth substance use. You can help by answering this year's online survey ASAP - in English ... Read more..

White Center’s new school board director Aaron Garcia takes office

Friday, December 6th, 2019 Posted in Education, Highline School District, White Center news | 2 Comments »

At right in that photo provided by Highline Public Schools is Aaron Garcia, elected in November to represent White Center and vicinity on the School Board. He took office Wednesday. ... Read more..

White Center’s 2019 Tree Lighting – plus Holiday Market! – set for December 15th

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 Posted in Holidays, White Center news | 2 Comments »

(WCN photo from 2018 Tree Lighting) The date is set for this year's White Center Tree Lighting - and a Holiday Market is happening that evening too, for the first time. ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER SUMMIT: You’re invited on Saturday

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 Posted in White Center Community Development Association, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER SUMMIT: You’re invited on Saturday

The White Center Community Development Association invites you to the annual White Center Summit this Saturday: The White Center Summit is on December 7th, 2019, 9:00 am-1:30 pm at Evergreen High ... Read more..

VIDEO: Helping keep downtown White Center clean, new King County Conservation Corps gets media spotlight

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 Posted in King County, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Though it's been at work for almost two months, the King County Conservation Corps got its official moment in the spotlight today, as a lineup of political and community leaders ... Read more..

THURSDAY: Learn about LEAD at North Highline Unincorporated Area Council’s December meeting

Sunday, December 1st, 2019 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on THURSDAY: Learn about LEAD at North Highline Unincorporated Area Council’s December meeting

It's a hot topic in criminal justice - LEAD. If you have questions, be at this month's North Highline Unincorporated Area Council to get answers. Here's the announcement: When: Thursday, December ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER WEATHER: Icy bog

Sunday, December 1st, 2019 Posted in Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER WEATHER: Icy bog

Thanks to Gill for the photo - the White Center Bog iced over as temps dipped below freezing over the weekend. Now that clouds have moved in, it's warming up ... Read more..