Archive for August, 2023

KATIE NEEDS YOU! Benefit Thursday for Southgate Roller Rink manager

Monday, August 28th, 2023 Posted in How to Help, southgate, White Center news | Comments Off on KATIE NEEDS YOU! Benefit Thursday for Southgate Roller Rink manager

If you've skated at Southgate Roller Rink, you might know manager Katie. She's fighting cancer, and the rink is hosting a benefit 8:30-11 pm Thursday night (August 31st) to help ... Read more..

HOLIDAY FREEBIE: Free burgers at Li’l Woody’s on Labor Day

Monday, August 28th, 2023 Posted in Restaurants, White Center news | Comments Off on HOLIDAY FREEBIE: Free burgers at Li’l Woody’s on Labor Day

The burger mini-chain with a White Center outpost is offering you a free burger next Monday: It'll be 2-5 pm on September 4th, with these ground (beef) rules: *No other sandwiches *Extras cost ... Read more..

YOU CAN HELP: White Center Heights Park needs you!

Sunday, August 27th, 2023 Posted in How to Help, Parks, White Center news | Comments Off on YOU CAN HELP: White Center Heights Park needs you!

Early heads-up to save a few hours on your calendar for this: Here's the direct link for registration. Read more..

WEEKEND SCENE: White Center Block Party 2023

Saturday, August 26th, 2023 Posted in Fun, White Center news | Comments Off on WEEKEND SCENE: White Center Block Party 2023

(WCN photos unless otherwise credited) Been to downtown White Center yet? This year's WC Block Party is hopping! You can browse booths with local businesses such as Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery: The ... Read more..

REMINDER: White Center Block Party on Saturday

Friday, August 25th, 2023 Posted in Fun, White Center news | 2 Comments »

The "no parking" signs we saw on 16th SW tonight are reminders that the White Center Block Party is happening tomorrow (Saturday, August 26th). 16th will be closed to traffic ... Read more..

CRIME WATCH: Seen any of these stolen guitars and bikes?

Thursday, August 24th, 2023 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on CRIME WATCH: Seen any of these stolen guitars and bikes?

That security-camera image is from a theft in which Drew says he lost $10,000 worth of guitars and bicycles. It happened in his storage unit at 125 SW 112th and ... Read more..

LAST CALL! Tell King County Local Services what you need

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 Posted in King County, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Friday's the deadline for this survey, if you haven't responded to it already: King County Local Services is asking people who live in unincorporated areas (areas that lie outside city limits) ... Read more..

LOST DOG: Willie, near White Center Heights Park – FOUND

Saturday, August 19th, 2023 Posted in Pets, White Center news | 2 Comments »

UPDATE: Willie's been found - info removed. Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Here’s what new owner of former White Center Chase Bank plans to do with it

Friday, August 18th, 2023 Posted in Schools, White Center news | 3 Comments »

(WCN/WSB photo, Thursday) It's been a year and a half since Chase Bank closed its White Center location in that distinctive round building at 1616 SW 100th. At the time, we ... Read more..

BURN BAN: Unincorporated King County now in Stage 2

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 Posted in Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on BURN BAN: Unincorporated King County now in Stage 2

This area was already under a Stage 1 burn ban - now it's been raised to Stage 2. This announcement explains what that means: King County Fire Marshal Chris Ricketts has ... Read more..

You might be eligible for a free cooling/heating system!

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on You might be eligible for a free cooling/heating system!

Sent by King County: Free Heating and Cooling Systems from King County! Registration is now open for King County's new Energize! Heat Pump pilot program, which will install 120 to 150 ... Read more..

MISSING: Robin – FOUND

Monday, August 14th, 2023 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 1 Comment »

8:01 PM TUESDAY: Thanks to Alki Resident for mentioning in comments that KCSO has announced Robin's been found. EARLIER: Read more..

THURSDAY: Health Fair at Greenbridge, with school supplies

Monday, August 14th, 2023 Posted in Greenbridge, Health, White Center news | Comments Off on THURSDAY: Health Fair at Greenbridge, with school supplies

Just a few weeks left until school starts - and just a few days until free school supplies are available along with health services and other resources at this Greenbridge ... Read more..

Apartment fire in White Center

Sunday, August 13th, 2023 Posted in Fire, White Center news | Comments Off on Apartment fire in White Center

Thanks for the tip. Firefighters were called to the Coronado Springs apartment complex in White Center (1400 SW 107th) this morning for a report of a fire in a unit. ... Read more..

HELP FOR MAUI: Shave-ice fundraiser at Patrick’s on Sunday

Friday, August 11th, 2023 Posted in Food, How to Help, White Center news | Comments Off on HELP FOR MAUI: Shave-ice fundraiser at Patrick’s on Sunday

Businesses around the region have been finding ways to help the fire survivors in Maui. Thanks to Amy for the tip about another one: Patrick's Café and Bakery in White ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER BLOCK PARTY: New details of what’s planned August 26th

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 Posted in Fun, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER BLOCK PARTY: New details of what’s planned August 26th

This year's White Center Block Party is only two and a half weeks away, and organizers have just sent this update of what's planned: Excitement is building as Seattle residents ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER CRIME WATCH: Man shot at Steve Cox Memorial Park; gunfire near Roxbury Lanes but no injuries

Sunday, August 6th, 2023 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER CRIME WATCH: Man shot at Steve Cox Memorial Park; gunfire near Roxbury Lanes but no injuries

Two overnight incidents: Just after 1 am, a man was found at Steve Cox Memorial Park with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center. ... Read more..

PHOTOS: Night Out celebration with King County Sheriff’s Office visitors

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, Neighborhoods, White Center news | Comments Off on PHOTOS: Night Out celebration with King County Sheriff’s Office visitors

Thanks to Gill for these photos from the Night Out party Tuesday in the 20th/104th area. Not only did neighbors gather for food and fun, but they had visitors from ... Read more..

ELECTION RESULTS: First round for King County Council District 8

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION RESULTS: First round for King County Council District 8

In the race to succeed our area's King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, here's how the first round of vote-counting turned out: Teresa Mosqueda 16,016 54.75 % Sofia Aragon 11,636 39.77 % GoodSpaceGuy 1,438 ... Read more..

ELECTION DAY: Get your ballot in by tonight!

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION DAY: Get your ballot in by tonight!

Haven't voted yet? The optimal way to turn in your ballot is via a KC Elections dropbox, with three in West Seattle (plus one in White Center, one in South ... Read more..