Archive for August, 2024

White Center KFC/A&W suddenly shuts down

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 Posted in Restaurants, White Center news | 4 Comments »

The White Center KFC and A&W location at 10050 16th SW has suddenly shuttered, and that big banner explains why. The signage is all gone too. A reader had told us ... Read more..

TODAY: Art Market and Smash Bros. Tournament at Burger Planet in White Center

Saturday, August 24th, 2024 Posted in Businesses, Food, Fun, White Center news | Comments Off on TODAY: Art Market and Smash Bros. Tournament at Burger Planet in White Center

Shop and play at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW) starting at 3 pm today (Saturday, August 24): Burger Planet adds, "Free entry into the Tournament with purchase of a burger. We’ll ... Read more..

PHOTOS: Fiesta Mexicana at Holy Family Catholic Church

Sunday, August 18th, 2024 Posted in Fun, Holy Family, White Center news | Comments Off on PHOTOS: Fiesta Mexicana at Holy Family Catholic Church

Thanks to Gill Loring for the photos from today's big fiesta at Holy Family - billed as a Gran Kermes Fiesta Mexicana. (Kermes is a type of culture-celebration festival that ... Read more..

WEATHER: Power outage for part of White Center after wind roars through

Sunday, August 18th, 2024 Posted in Utilities, Weather, White Center news | 4 Comments »

That's a screengrab from the Seattle City Light map showing a power outage that started when that huge blast of wind roared through around 4:30 pm. The outage stretches from ... Read more..

TONIGHT: First Rat City Art and Food Walk

Thursday, August 15th, 2024 Posted in Arts, White Center news | 2 Comments »

Thanks to Meghan for the last-minute tip on this! Tonight is the debut of the Rat City Art and Food Walk, planned for 5-9+ pm on third Thursdays. Here's the ... Read more..

From West Seattle Blog: Man shot at 15th/Roxbury

Sunday, August 11th, 2024 Posted in Crime, West Seattle, White Center news | 1 Comment »

A man was found with a gunshot wound this afternoon outside the 15th/Roxbury gas station - and investigators believe the bullet that hit him was fired from the other side ... Read more..

RESTAURANTS: Bok-a-Bok suddenly closes two locations including White Center

Sunday, August 11th, 2024 Posted in Restaurants, White Center news | 4 Comments »

(Added: WCN photo) Thanks to Sue for the tip. Bok a Bok has abruptly closed two of its locations, including its original restaurant in White Center. Proprietor Brian O'Connor made the ... Read more..

PHOTOS: 2024 Night Out block party

Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 Posted in Neighborhoods, White Center news | Comments Off on PHOTOS: 2024 Night Out block party

Thanks to Gill for photos from Night Out! Like most block parties, food is a big draw - this block had a cookout and as seen below, a cute cake! They ... Read more..

FOUND PET: Puppy, in Greenbridge – UPDATE: BACK HOME

Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 Posted in Pets, White Center news | Comments Off on FOUND PET: Puppy, in Greenbridge – UPDATE: BACK HOME

(Update: dog's home found!) Read more..

Get ready for back-to-school at White Center Summer Celebration on August 17

Monday, August 5th, 2024 Posted in Greenbridge, White Center news | Comments Off on Get ready for back-to-school at White Center Summer Celebration on August 17

Kids and their families are invited to the White Center Summer Celebration at Greenbridge Plaza on August 17, 2-5 pm: Students can start the year with a new backpack and ... Read more..

CRIME WATCH: Roxbury Shell robbed

Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on CRIME WATCH: Roxbury Shell robbed

According to a bulletin just heard on Seattle Police radio, King County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a holdup at the Roxbury Shell station (next to Roxy's Casino). It was a ... Read more..

CONTINUING SATURDAY: White Center Library Guild’s summer sale

Friday, August 2nd, 2024 Posted in How to Help, White Center Library, White Center news | 2 Comments »

(WCN photos) This was originally promoted as a "sidewalk sale," but the White Center Library Guild's summer sale is actually happening inside the library (1409 SW 107th), a wise, air-conditioned choice ... Read more..

THINK HOLIDAYS! Shorewood Elementary PTA seeking vendors for this year’s bazaar

Friday, August 2nd, 2024 Posted in Holidays, White Center news | Comments Off on THINK HOLIDAYS! Shorewood Elementary PTA seeking vendors for this year’s bazaar

From the Shorewood Elementary PTA just over the line in Burien: Attention Vendors: Join Us for the Shorewood Elementary PTA Bazaar! The Shorewood PTA is thrilled to invite vendors to participate in ... Read more..