Archive for January, 2020

FOLLOWUP: Southside Pizza robbery suspect back in court

Friday, January 31st, 2020 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 1 Comment »

As reported here last week, the suspect in the violent, video-recorded Southside Pizza robbery is out of jail after a judge cut his bail. Thursday was 27-year-old Vernon Jackson Jr.'s ... Read more..

REMINDER: North Highline Subarea Plan open house tonight

Thursday, January 30th, 2020 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on REMINDER: North Highline Subarea Plan open house tonight

Tonight's open house is your next major chance for Q&A and info about the in-progress North Highline Subarea Plan. Here's the reminder: This is a final reminder for the North Highline ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Potential fireworks ban advancing on two political fronts

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 Posted in King County, Safety, White Center news | 3 Comments »

(Reader photo: Fireworks debris in West Seattle, July 2018) Are the days - and nights - of legal fireworks in unincorporated North Highline coming to an end? The calls for a ban ... Read more..

ON THE WAY: El Buho gets its liquor license for downtown White Center spot

Monday, January 27th, 2020 Posted in Beverages, Food, White Center news | Comments Off on ON THE WAY: El Buho gets its liquor license for downtown White Center spot

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tacos ... Read more..

TODAY: Open house at new pet-food mini-shop in White Center

Saturday, January 25th, 2020 Posted in Pets, White Center news | Comments Off on TODAY: Open house at new pet-food mini-shop in White Center

(Photo courtesy JustFoodForDogs) Happening today - here's the announcement: JustFoodForDogs is holding an open house at Cascade Heights Veterinary Center. It is our mission to make dogs healthier and we have partnered ... Read more..

VIDEO: See what happened the night of deadly 2017 shooting in White Center, as suspect search continues after almost 3 years

Friday, January 24th, 2020 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on VIDEO: See what happened the night of deadly 2017 shooting in White Center, as suspect search continues after almost 3 years

The video and report are from the King County Sheriff's Office, which is still looking for a murder suspect, almost three years after the deadly May 7, 2017, shooting outside ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: What ever happened to White Center scooter-sharing?

Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 Posted in King County, Transportation, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: What ever happened to White Center scooter-sharing?

(Mysterious scooter sighting in West Seattle last October) Last fall, there was plenty of buzz when the King County Council passed a plan for a scooter-sharing pilot in White Center - ... Read more..

SUBAREA PLAN: Office hours today, open house next Thursday

Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on SUBAREA PLAN: Office hours today, open house next Thursday

Two more chances to talk about the North Highline Subarea Plan and where it's going. From planner David Goodman: This is a reminder that I will be holding field office hours ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Southside Pizza robbery suspect out of jail after bail cut

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 6 Comments »

When 27-year-old Vernon L. Jackson, Jr., was charged two weeks ago in the video-recorded robbery at Southside Pizza, his bail was set at $150,000. Since then, though, according to jail ... Read more..

DUI suspected in car-goes-perpendicular North Highline crash

Sunday, January 19th, 2020 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | Comments Off on DUI suspected in car-goes-perpendicular North Highline crash

(King County Sheriff's Office photo) The King County Sheriff's Office suspects "alcohol (was) a factor" in this crash in unincorporated North Highline today. It happened in the 10400 block of 8th ... Read more..

SURVEY FOR YOU: Help grow King County’s Forest Plan

Saturday, January 18th, 2020 Posted in Environment, King County, White Center news | Comments Off on SURVEY FOR YOU: Help grow King County’s Forest Plan

King County is working on a 30-year Forest Plan, and wants to know your thoughts, especially here in an urban unincorporated area, so they asked us to publish a request ... Read more..

Lumber Yard Bar to be part of ‘Bush Bash’ benefit for fires in Australia

Thursday, January 16th, 2020 Posted in How to Help, White Center news | Comments Off on Lumber Yard Bar to be part of ‘Bush Bash’ benefit for fires in Australia

Just announced, a benefit for Australia's bushfire victims, with White Center's Lumber Yard Bar participating: SEATTLE LGBTQ+ BARS CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY WITH MAJOR DONATIONS TO BUSH FIRE RELIEF AND NIGHT OF ... Read more..

LEGISLATURE: 34th District Sen. Joe Nguyen’s emissions bill passes

Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 Posted in Environment, Politics, White Center news | 4 Comments »

News release from Olympia: The Washington State Senate voted today to provide a more direct pathway for zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) production in the state. Sponsored by Sen. Joe Nguyen (D-White Center), ... Read more..

SCHOOLS: Tuesday morning White Center info

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 Posted in Schools, Snow, White Center news | Comments Off on SCHOOLS: Tuesday morning White Center info

The snow moved further south this time. So we have: (updated 7:48 am) HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Now *closed* today HOLY FAMILY: 2-hour delay In Burien: (updated 7 am) KENNEDY CATHOLIC HS: Now *closed* today Got ... Read more..

SCHOOLS: Monday morning White Center info

Monday, January 13th, 2020 Posted in Schools, White Center news | Comments Off on SCHOOLS: Monday morning White Center info

The expected snow had uneven effects on our region, to say the least. But just in case you're wondering: *Highline Public Schools, opening on time, no changes *Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School, ... Read more..

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch for Sunday pm

Saturday, January 11th, 2020 Posted in Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch for Sunday pm

The National Weather Service now has our area under a Winter Storm Watch starting at 4 pm Sunday. The topline: "Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of a trace to ... Read more..

THURSDAY: Enjoy baked potatoes and tacos to help New Start High School students

Saturday, January 11th, 2020 Posted in How to Help, Schools, White Center news | 1 Comment »

As noted in our coverage of last month's North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting, a popular fundraiser is coming up this week - baked potatoes and tacos for New Start ... Read more..

Spend your MLK Day of Service at Dick Thurnau Park!

Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 Posted in How to Help, Parks, White Center news | Comments Off on Spend your MLK Day of Service at Dick Thurnau Park!

(Photo by Marie Tweedy) Monday, January 20th, you doing anything? Right here in White Center, you can do a good deed at a local park! Here's the announcement: Come celebrate MLK Day ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Southside Pizza robbery suspect charged

Monday, January 6th, 2020 Posted in Crime, White Center news | 5 Comments »

The 27-year-old man arrested in connection with last week's Southside Pizza robbery, Vernon L. Jackson Jr., is now charged. We've obtained the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office court documents charging ... Read more..

PHOTOS: Greater Seattle Pigeon Racing Club’s 2020 show in White Center

Saturday, January 4th, 2020 Posted in Pets, White Center news | Comments Off on PHOTOS: Greater Seattle Pigeon Racing Club’s 2020 show in White Center

(WCN photos) Pigeons - and their people - took over the White Center Eagles' HQ for much of today. The occasion: The Greater Seattle Pigeon Racing Club's winter show. Honors awaited: But ... Read more..