Archive for February, 2022

Planning, development, road changes, more on the agenda for North Highline Unincorporated Area Council’s March meeting

Sunday, February 27th, 2022 Posted in King County, North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on Planning, development, road changes, more on the agenda for North Highline Unincorporated Area Council’s March meeting

What's changing in our area and how can you have a say? Several big topics are on the agenda for the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council's March meeting, online this ... Read more..

County Councilmember Joe McDermott plans ‘virtual town hall’ March 1st

Thursday, February 24th, 2022 Posted in King County, White Center news | 3 Comments »

Got something to ask/say about your local government? King County Councilmember Joe McDermott is hosting a "virtual town hall" next Tuesday, March 1st. From his announcement: I write today to invite ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER RESTAURANTS: Tomo named as semifinalist in James Beard Awards

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 Posted in Beverages, Restaurants, White Center news | 1 Comment »

The most prestigious awards in the restaurant business have a White Center establishment on their semifinalist list this year. Tomo, opened at 9811 16th SW last September by chef Brady ... Read more..

UPDATE: No, it’s not just you: King County’s website was down

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 Posted in Online, White Center news | Comments Off on UPDATE: No, it’s not just you: King County’s website was down

10:22 AM: If you're having trouble getting to a kingcounty.gov website, no, it's not just you - the county says technical trouble has taken down its site. 2:39 PM: County's website ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER FOOD: Full Tilt founder to serve up vegan Elder Gods Pizza

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 Posted in Food, Full Tilt Ice Cream, Restaurants, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER FOOD: Full Tilt founder to serve up vegan Elder Gods Pizza

Pizza and ice cream will be cohabiting in downtown White Center starting this week - Full Tilt Ice Cream's founder is adding vegan pizza under the same roof (9629 16th ... Read more..

LIBRARIES: More hours starting soon

Friday, February 18th, 2022 Posted in Libraries, White Center news | Comments Off on LIBRARIES: More hours starting soon

Announced today by the King County Library System: Starting Sunday, February 27, the King County Library System (KCLS) will increase hours of operation by 18% System-wide. Hours of operation will vary ... Read more..

After almost 30 years, King County’s helmet law is repealed

Thursday, February 17th, 2022 Posted in Safety, White Center news | Comments Off on After almost 30 years, King County’s helmet law is repealed

Since it isn't enforced equitably, the King County helmet law is being scrapped. That's how the county health board, chaired by local County Councilmember Joe McDermott, voted today. Here's the ... Read more..

Franchisees are small-business owners, too, says Amber Reese of soon-to-open White Center Zeeks Pizza

Monday, February 14th, 2022 Posted in Restaurants, White Center news | 8 Comments »

(WCN photos unless otherwise credited) By Tracy Record White Center Now editor If you look at the signage for Zeeks Pizza, opening soon at 9809 16th SW in White Center, and think "oh, ... Read more..

Meet the three finalists for Highline Public Schools superintendent: Dr. Keisha Scarlett, Dr. Concie Pedroza, Dr. Ivan Duran

Friday, February 11th, 2022 Posted in Education, Highline School District, Schools, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Who will lead Highline Public Schools when Dr. Susan Enfield leaves as superintendent? The district has announced three finalists, and town halls next week during which you'll hear from them, ... Read more..

PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING: Time to help spend $3.6 million!

Thursday, February 10th, 2022 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING: Time to help spend $3.6 million!

$3.6 million is waiting to be spent in North Highline - depending on how you think it should be spent! Here's the announcement: King County’s participatory budgeting process is coming to ... Read more..

VIDEO: King County seeking new concrete supply as strike drags on, delaying projects including RapidRide H Line, West Seattle Bridge repairs

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on VIDEO: King County seeking new concrete supply as strike drags on, delaying projects including RapidRide H Line, West Seattle Bridge repairs

That stretch of unfinished work on 15th SW south of SW Roxbury in White Center was the backdrop as King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a plan to seek an ... Read more..

Virtual Job Launch on Thursday: Learn about cosmetology and barber careers

Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 Posted in Jobs, King County, White Center news | Comments Off on Virtual Job Launch on Thursday: Learn about cosmetology and barber careers

As mentioned briefly in our North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting report, this Thursday brings a special Job Launch program for teens and young adults - this time, a chance ... Read more..

YOUTH SPORTS: Southwest Little League registration time

Sunday, February 6th, 2022 Posted in Sports, Steve Cox Memorial Park, White Center news | Comments Off on YOUTH SPORTS: Southwest Little League registration time

Time to look ahead to this year's youth-sports seasons. Southwest Little League baseball is registering players for spring! You can sign up at southwestlittleleague.org or in person on February 12th, ... Read more..

Big changes proposed for part of 16th SW in White Center, upzoning, fireworks ban, more @ North Highline Unincorporated Area Council’s first 2022 meeting

Friday, February 4th, 2022 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | 5 Comments »

By Tracy Record White Center Now editor The biggest news from Thursday night's North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting was also the shortest item on the agenda. That's how the night began: 16TH ... Read more..

HELP NEEDED: White Center Food Bank’s call for donations

Friday, February 4th, 2022 Posted in How to Help, White Center Food Bank, White Center news | 1 Comment »

The White Center Food Bank needs your help, if you can donate food. Here's the announcement we received: We are running low on the following items and need our community to ... Read more..