Archive for October, 2021

PHOTOS: White Center trick-or-treating

Sunday, October 31st, 2021 Posted in Businesses, Fun, White Center news | 2 Comments »

4:42 PM: You have to laugh, or else you'll cry. We were reminded of that old saying outside still-shuttered Bizzarro Italian Café in White Center this afternoon, where one of ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: There won’t be a third fire at old Atlas Electric building in White Center

Friday, October 29th, 2021 Posted in Fire, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: There won’t be a third fire at old Atlas Electric building in White Center

Two months after the second fire in two years at the former Atlas Electric (among other incarnations) building, what was left of it has been demolished and cleared. Thanks to ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Loans available for small businesses harmed by White Center’s July 5th fire

Friday, October 29th, 2021 Posted in Businesses, Fire, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: Loans available for small businesses harmed by White Center’s July 5th fire

(July 5th White Center Now/West Seattle Blog photo by Patrick Sand) Following up on part of what was mentioned at the community meeting last week, King County sent word this ... Read more..

Haven’t commented on the draft North Highline Subarea Plan yet? You’ve got extra time

Thursday, October 28th, 2021 Posted in King County, White Center news | 1 Comment »

From King County: The comment period for the 2021 Public Review Draft of the North Highline Community Service Area Subarea Plan, and Land Use and Zoning Map Amendments has been ... Read more..

HALLOWEEN: Here’s where to trick or treat in White Center on Sunday afternoon

Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 Posted in Holidays, White Center news | Comments Off on HALLOWEEN: Here’s where to trick or treat in White Center on Sunday afternoon

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Boxing ... Read more..

HELPING: Volunteers plant trees @ Steve Cox Memorial Park

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 Posted in How to Help, Parks, White Center news | 1 Comment »

That's Crescent Calimpong, volunteer coordinator for King County Parks, who had quite a crowd to coordinate at Steve Cox Memorial Park on Saturday; Crescent had 17 volunteers for a fall tree-planting ... Read more..

HAPPENING NOW: Early holiday shopping at White Center Eagles bazaar

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 Posted in Holidays, White Center Eagles, White Center news | Comments Off on HAPPENING NOW: Early holiday shopping at White Center Eagles bazaar

Best way to avoid the supply-chain snarls - shop local, handmade! You can do that right now at the first holiday bazaar of the season, at the White Center Eagles' ... Read more..

‘We need to take action now’: Besieged business owners’ White Center plight draws promises from King County officials

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 Posted in King County, White Center news | 2 Comments »

By Tracy Record White Center Now editor Eleven days and 750+ signatures after a White Center petition declared the community to be in a state of emergency, King County officials convened an ... Read more..

First holiday bazaar of the year this Saturday

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 Posted in Holidays, White Center Eagles, White Center news | Comments Off on First holiday bazaar of the year this Saturday

We know, Halloween isn't even here yet. But the first holiday bazaar of the season is just days away. Here's the announcement: Holiday Bazaar October 23rd, 2021 10 am-6 pm White Center Eagles 10452 15th ... Read more..

What do you think of the draft North Highline Subarea Plan? Comment meeting next week

Thursday, October 14th, 2021 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on What do you think of the draft North Highline Subarea Plan? Comment meeting next week

Just in from King County Local Services: Share your thoughts about the North Highline Subarea Plan Public Review Draft at a public meeting: Open comment meeting Thurs. Oct. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. Spanish interpretation available Does ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Ex-Highline Bears choose two potential new names. Now – you vote!

Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 Posted in Highline Bears, Sports, Steve Cox Memorial Park, White Center news | 7 Comments »

Back in June, we reported on the White Center-based (former) Highline Bears's plan to pursue a new name. Now it's down to the final two, and they're inviting you to ... Read more..

PUBLIC SAFETY: Meeting next Tuesday for White Center businesses

Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 Posted in Crime, King County, Safety, White Center news | Comments Off on PUBLIC SAFETY: Meeting next Tuesday for White Center businesses

Just received from King County Local Services, word of an online public-safety meeting for White Center businesses next Tuesday (October 19th): Here's the participation info in clickable format: Join Zoom Meeting https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/85676401136 ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER CRIME WATCH: Deputies searching for bank robber

Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 Posted in Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 2 Comments »

Deputies are searching for a man who just held up the KeyBank in White Center. He is reported to be armed. No description or other details yet. 4:05 PM: Photo added. ... Read more..

VIDEO: King County Executive candidates answer questions @ North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

Saturday, October 9th, 2021 Posted in King County, Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on VIDEO: King County Executive candidates answer questions @ North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

iframe width="504" height="284" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/s8b_yuMs92M" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen>(Added: Video of the full NHUAC meeting, including the forum) With the start of general-election voting just ... Read more..

PETITION: ‘The White Center community declares our state of emergency’ with urgent call for more King County support in fires’ aftermath

Friday, October 8th, 2021 Posted in Fire, King County, White Center news | 2 Comments »

(WCN photo from September 13th fire) Announced by the White Center Community Development Association: An online petition drive has been launched to demand more support from King County in the aftermath ... Read more..

White Center Food Bank chooses Carmen Smith as new executive director

Thursday, October 7th, 2021 Posted in White Center Food Bank, White Center news | 2 Comments »

The White Center Food Bank has a new executive director, though she's not new to the WCFB. Here's the announcement we received this morning: The White Center Food Bank Board of ... Read more..

TONIGHT: Concerned about displacement in North Highline? Don’t miss tonight’s briefing

Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on TONIGHT: Concerned about displacement in North Highline? Don’t miss tonight’s briefing

Online tonight at 6 pm, a briefing on anti-displacement strategies in two of unincorporated King County's urban areas - including ours: The King County Executive (transmitted) the final Skyway-West Hill and ... Read more..

SATURDAY SCENE: White Center Library Guild’s fundraising sale

Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 Posted in How to Help, White Center Library, White Center news | 1 Comment »

If the end of summer has you feeling rummage/yard/garage-sale withdrawal, here's one more chance - the White Center Library Guild's books-and-more sale is happening today! Find the sale just outside the ... Read more..

THURSDAY: North Highline Unincorporated Area Council hosts town hall with King County Executive candidates

Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 Posted in Election, North Highline UAC, White Center news | 5 Comments »

Voting in the general election is now less than two weeks away - ballots will be sent on October 13th. For this area, the King County Executive race tops the ... Read more..