Archive for January, 2025

De’Sean Quinn appointed as newest King County Councilmember

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 Posted in King County, White Center news | No Comments »

Since King County is the "local government" for White Center, this appointment is of note even though it involves a council district south of ours. Here's the official announcement: The ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: King County Council appoints Emily Alvarado as State Senator, Brianna Thomas as State House Representative for 34th District

Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 Posted in Politics, White Center news | 1 Comment »

(First published on partner site West Seattle Blog) (Images via King County TV) After a process that started less than four weeks ago when new Gov. Bob Ferguson chose then-State Sen. Joe ... Read more..

SATURDAY: Volunteer in Glendale Forest!

Monday, January 20th, 2025 Posted in Volunteering, White Center news | No Comments »

The King County Volunteer Program hopes to see you at this volunteer event on Saturday: Saturday, January 25th 9 am-12 pm at Glendale Forest Join your neighbors for a fun day of ... Read more..

TONIGHT: Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby’s second home bout of the season

Saturday, January 18th, 2025 Posted in southgate, Sports, White Center news | No Comments »

That's our video from Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby's first bout of the season, last month at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW) in White Center. They're back on the ... Read more..

Scenes from White Center Food Bank open-house celebration

Thursday, January 16th, 2025 Posted in Arts, White Center Food Bank, White Center news | No Comments »

Music, food, good company. That's all happening until 8 pm at the White Center Food Bank's open house and early Lunar New Year celebration. It's a chance to look around ... Read more..

WHITE CENTER CRIME WATCH: Tim’s Tavern break-in

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 Posted in Crime, White Center news | Comments Off on WHITE CENTER CRIME WATCH: Tim’s Tavern break-in

We checked with King County Sheriff's Office after a TV report about a burglary at Tim's Tavern in downtown White Center. Here's what they tell us: Monday morning about 5:40, deputies ... Read more..

OPEN HOUSE: Visit the White Center Food Bank on Thursday

Friday, January 10th, 2025 Posted in White Center Food Bank, White Center news | Comments Off on OPEN HOUSE: Visit the White Center Food Bank on Thursday

You're invited to visit the White Center Food Bank's semi-new HQ - and to celebrate Lunar New Year a bit early! - next Thursday. Here's the invitation we were asked ... Read more..

Teen or young adult seeking internship/job? Check out these library events

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 Posted in Burien, Libraries, White Center news | Comments Off on Teen or young adult seeking internship/job? Check out these library events

Both these King County Library System events are happening in Burien, but we were asked to share them with you in case they're of interest and you (or the teen/young ... Read more..

VIDEO: 34th District Democrats’ Q&A with would-be legislators

Monday, January 6th, 2025 Posted in Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on VIDEO: 34th District Democrats’ Q&A with would-be legislators

By Tracy Record White Center Now editor Five elected officials were among the eight people who participated in an online forum Sunday morning meant to help the 34th District Democrats choose ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: Here’s who’s interested in 34th District State Senate vacancy and possible State House vacancy; online forum Sunday

Saturday, January 4th, 2025 Posted in Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: Here’s who’s interested in 34th District State Senate vacancy and possible State House vacancy; online forum Sunday

(First published on partner site West Seattle Blog) We've been reporting on the process of filling the State Senate seat that Sen. Joe Nguyễn will be leaving to become state Commerce ... Read more..