Archive for June, 2021

FIREWORKS: Sales begin for last legal holiday in North Highline

Monday, June 28th, 2021 Posted in Holidays, White Center news | 2 Comments »

The last season of legal fireworks-selling in unincorporated King County has begun. That stand by Roxbury Lanes is one of multiple fireworks stands that opened today. The rules allow sales ... Read more..

UPDATE: Taradise Café ‘closed until further notice,’ blames basement flooding

Sunday, June 27th, 2021 Posted in Businesses, Restaurants, White Center news | 14 Comments »

ORIGINAL SUNDAY REPORT: Another White Center establishment that's closed temporarily - Taradise Café. Not because of the heat wave, though. And not, its ownership says, because of the recent shootings ... Read more..

Too hot to skate

Saturday, June 26th, 2021 Posted in Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on Too hot to skate

The heat wave has brought temorary schedule changes for some businesses. Among them: White Center's Southgate Roller Rink, closed all weekend because of the weather. Read more..

HEAT WAVE: King County and WCCDA opening Top Hat cooling center with individual rooms

Friday, June 25th, 2021 Posted in King County, Weather, White Center Community Development Association, White Center news | 4 Comments »

We're now under an Excessive Heat Warning through Monday. Just received this announcement about the site once set up (but never used) for pandemic quarantine/isolation: With high temperatures expected to soar ... Read more..

SUNDAY: 500 bicyclists to start and finish Ride for Major Taylor in White Center

Thursday, June 24th, 2021 Posted in Lakewood Park, Sports, White Center news | Comments Off on SUNDAY: 500 bicyclists to start and finish Ride for Major Taylor in White Center

A big bike ride in and near White Center, West Seattle, and beyond is set for Sunday (June 27th), and Cascade Bicycle Club spokesperson Paul Tolmé emailed the announcement to ... Read more..

Stage 1 burn ban for unincorporated King County starting Thursday

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 Posted in King County, Safety, Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on Stage 1 burn ban for unincorporated King County starting Thursday

With a heat wave on the way, an outdoor burn ban is about to kick in. Here's the announcement: King County Fire Marshal Chris Ricketts has issued a Stage 1 fire ... Read more..

Highline Bears invite you to ‘Rename Our Team’

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 Posted in Highline Bears, Sports, White Center news | 2 Comments »

The Highline Bears, the White Center-based summer collegiate baseball team, are looking for a new name and inviting you to suggest one (or more!). This all began with the recent news ... Read more..

LIVE MUSIC: Drunky’s Two Shoes announces July 3rd double bill

Saturday, June 19th, 2021 Posted in Music, White Center news | Comments Off on LIVE MUSIC: Drunky’s Two Shoes announces July 3rd double bill

The June 30th reopening will open the door to a lot of what's been shelved these past 15 months. That includes live music. Drunky's Two Shoes BBQ in White Center ... Read more..

Here’s what happened at the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council’s last meeting before summer break

Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Apologies for the delay in this month's report! June 3's online meeting of the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council was the last before NHUAC's summer break. Here's what happened: DRUG-FREE YOUTH: Marissa Jauregui ... Read more..

Libraries to reopen by mid-July

Monday, June 14th, 2021 Posted in Libraries, White Center news | Comments Off on Libraries to reopen by mid-July

This announcement last Friday got lost amid the breaking news. So in case you missed it: Beginning on June 30, the King County Library System (KCLS) will advance to Phase ... Read more..

UPDATE: Shooting in downtown White Center kills 2

Friday, June 11th, 2021 Posted in Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 58 Comments »

(Texted photo) 3:58 PM: Sheriff's deputies are arriving at the scene of a shooting reported on 16th SW near SW 98th in downtown White Center. One person is reported to have ... Read more..

CONGRATULATIONS! Evergreen High School Class of 2021 graduates Saturday

Friday, June 11th, 2021 Posted in Evergreen High School, Highline School District, White Center news | 1 Comment »

It's graduation season, and Evergreen High School's Class of 2021 will celebrate with a ceremony on Saturday (June 12th). It's set for 6 pm at Highline Memorial Stadium; a shuttle ... Read more..

Community Investment Committee members announced

Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on Community Investment Committee members announced

The new Community Investment Committee's been announced and has already had its first meeting (last Saturday). Here's the announcement of who's on it, including five people from North Highline: A new ... Read more..

SUNDAY: June meeting of Camp Second Chance’s Community Advisory Committee

Saturday, June 5th, 2021 Posted in Myers Way, White Center news | Comments Off on SUNDAY: June meeting of Camp Second Chance’s Community Advisory Committee

Camp Second Chance, a tiny-house encampment supported by the City of Seattle, is just east of White Center, so you might be interested in its monthly Community Advisory Committee meeting ... Read more..

PHOTOS: White Center Pride flag raised for 2021

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 Posted in People, White Center news | Comments Off on PHOTOS: White Center Pride flag raised for 2021

A beautiful night for a flag-raising! The White Center Pride flag went up today, along with a brand-new American flag to fly alongside it. Spectators watched from outside Mac's Triangle ... Read more..

Youth, parks, roads, permitting, taxes @ North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting Thursday

Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on Youth, parks, roads, permitting, taxes @ North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting Thursday

Almost time for June's NHUAC meeting! Here's the announcement: The Opportunity to Be Informed, Be Involved and Be Heard! Where? North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Meeting When? ... Read more..