Archive for February, 2023

THURSDAY: Here’s who will be at this month’s North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting

Monday, February 27th, 2023 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on THURSDAY: Here’s who will be at this month’s North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting

The announcement from NHUAC leaders: The Opportunity to Be Informed, Be Involved and Be Heard! Where? North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Meeting When? Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 7 pm Join Zoom Meeting: Click ... Read more..

CHANGING: New collection days for thousands of Waste Management customers in North Highline

Sunday, February 26th, 2023 Posted in Environment, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Starting this week, a big change for more than 7,000 Waste Management customers in North Highline. Thanks to K for the tip! WM spokesperson Brad Harwood confirms, "WM is implementing ... Read more..

KING COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Last call for ‘early’ feedback

Friday, February 24th, 2023 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on KING COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Last call for ‘early’ feedback

Along with all the other planning that's been happening, King County is working toward an official Comprehensive Plan update next year. Today (Friday, February 24) is the last day to ... Read more..

RAPIDRIDE H LINE: Got construction questions?

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 Posted in Metro, Transportation, White Center news | Comments Off on RAPIDRIDE H LINE: Got construction questions?

If you have a question for the RapidRide H Line construction team - say, about that long-running work on Roxbury - today brings your chance to ask them, via Zoom ... Read more..

QUESTIONS FOR YOU: How do you handle food waste?

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 Posted in Environment, King County, White Center news | Comments Off on QUESTIONS FOR YOU: How do you handle food waste?

King County wants to see less food waste in the trash, and a new survey is a step toward that goal. Here's the announcement we received: What do you do when ... Read more..

BENEFIT: Big-band jazz for Evergreen High School

Sunday, February 19th, 2023 Posted in Evergreen High School, How to Help, Music, White Center Eagles, White Center news | Comments Off on BENEFIT: Big-band jazz for Evergreen High School

Coming up next Saturday! If the QR code doesn't work for you, here's a direct link for tickets. Read more..

TRAFFIC ALERT: Onramp to Highway 509 closed Saturday

Thursday, February 16th, 2023 Posted in Traffic, Transportation, White Center news | Comments Off on TRAFFIC ALERT: Onramp to Highway 509 closed Saturday

From WSDOT: Heads up White Center/West Seattle folks for your weekend travel! Saturday, February 18th 6 am-6 pm SR 509 northbound on-ramp from Myers Way S. CLOSED Repair on extensive guardrail damage Detour to SB ... Read more..

WEATHER: Late start today for Highline Public Schools

Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 Posted in Highline School District, Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on WEATHER: Late start today for Highline Public Schools

A bit of snow on the ground in some areas, so Highline Public Schools are starting two hours late. Read more..

What the Guardian One helicopter was doing over White Center

Monday, February 13th, 2023 Posted in Helicopter, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | Comments Off on What the Guardian One helicopter was doing over White Center

Thanks for the tip. The Guardian One helicopter has been over White Center for a while this morning. We asked the King County Sheriff's Office why. Reply: "This looks to ... Read more..

King County announces new program to boost businesses in unincorporated areas including White Center/North Highline

Thursday, February 9th, 2023 Posted in Businesses, King County, White Center news | Comments Off on King County announces new program to boost businesses in unincorporated areas including White Center/North Highline

Just out of the WCN inbox: King County Executive Dow Constantine announced today the launch of the Economic Alliance Program, a collaborative effort between the Department of Local Services and community ... Read more..

The many faces of community health, at 2023’s first North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | Comments Off on The many faces of community health, at 2023’s first North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

By Tracy Record White Center Now editor Deep dives into two important agencies/programs - the King County Sheriff's Office and LEAD - comprised most of the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council's first ... Read more..

Here’s how to help spend some county money in North Highline

Monday, February 6th, 2023 Posted in How to Help, King County, White Center news | Comments Off on Here’s how to help spend some county money in North Highline

Application time if you're interested in involvement with the county's "participatory budgeting" process! After a successful first round last year, Local Services is again using this innovative approach to community-driven public ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER BIZNOTE: Drunky’s out, Tim’s Tavern is in

Saturday, February 4th, 2023 Posted in Businesses, Music, Restaurants, White Center news | 3 Comments »

(WCN file photo) Announced via social media, Tim's Tavern - formerly an iconic North Seattle hot spot for live music - is taking over the Drunky Two Shoe BBQ spot in ... Read more..

ELECTION 2023: Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon registers campaign for King County Council District 8

Friday, February 3rd, 2023 Posted in Election, King County, Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION 2023: Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon registers campaign for King County Council District 8

(Also published on partner site West Seattle Blog) The first declared candidate for King County Council District 8 is currently on the Seattle City Council; now we have a second candidate, ... Read more..

ELECTION 2023: Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is first candidate announcing run for King County Council District 8

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 Posted in Election, King County, Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION 2023: Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is first candidate announcing run for King County Council District 8

(Also published at partner site West Seattle Blog) (WCN/WSB photo by Patrick Sand) By Tracy Record White Center Now editor After five years as one of the Seattle City Council's two at-large members, North ... Read more..

UPDATE: Shooting investigation in Greenbridge

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 Posted in Crime, King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | Comments Off on UPDATE: Shooting investigation in Greenbridge

11:20 PM: Police and medics have responded to an apartment complex in the 9700 block of 8th Place SW in Greenbridge. We have few details aside that they're seeking three ... Read more..