Archive for August, 2025

PLAY BALL! Two opportunities offered by West Seattle Baseball

Saturday, August 30th, 2025 Posted in Sports, West Seattle, White Center news | No Comments »

Kids in White Center and vicinity are invited to play with West Seattle Baseball, which has two programs it's pitching with this announcement: Two opportunities to play baseball this fall! Fall Ball ... Read more..

Speaking of burgers – Labor Day freebies at Li’l Woody’s

Friday, August 29th, 2025 Posted in Restaurants, White Center news | Comments Off on Speaking of burgers – Labor Day freebies at Li’l Woody’s

If you're not grilling burgers on Labor Day, go get a free one in downtown White Center! Li'l Woody's is offering a holiday giveaway, 2-5 pm Monday, basic burgers are ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: White Center Wendy’s opening date slides a few days

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 Posted in Businesses, Restaurants, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: White Center Wendy’s opening date slides a few days

(WCN/WSB photo, last week) Just in from a spokesperson for the Wendy's franchisee that's about to open a White Center restaurant in the ex-KFC/A&W at 16th/102nd: Opening Delay: The restaurant will not ... Read more..

HAPPENING NOW: 100+ artists, 30+ venues in Rat City Art & Food Walk’s August edition

Thursday, August 21st, 2025 Posted in Arts, White Center news | Comments Off on HAPPENING NOW: 100+ artists, 30+ venues in Rat City Art & Food Walk’s August edition

For the next few hours, there's no better place to be than White Center/South Delridge for this month's Rat City Art and Food Walk. Between now and 8 pm, you ... Read more..

Crash involving deputy closes 16th/102nd

Thursday, August 21st, 2025 Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, White Center news | 1 Comment »

Thanks to Geoffrey for the photo. A crash left 16th/102nd closed for a while at midday today. We asked King County Sheriff's Office whether that was because of, for example, ... Read more..

Rescheduled road work to close 16th SW overnight next Monday

Thursday, August 21st, 2025 Posted in Traffic, Transportation, White Center news | Comments Off on Rescheduled road work to close 16th SW overnight next Monday

King County Road Services has rescheduled the work it put on hold when the weather turned soggy. Here's today's update: A portion of 16th Avenue SW in White Center will close ... Read more..

BIZNOTE: New shop Tomb of Treasure opening in White Center

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 Posted in Businesses, White Center news | 2 Comments »

A new business is coming to downtown White Center, in the ex-halal-market space next to Puffy Pandy. Here's the announcement we received: Tomb Of Treasure - Rat City Horror Store opening ... Read more..

FOLLOWUP: White Center Wendy’s announces when it’s opening

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 Posted in Businesses, Restaurants, White Center news | Comments Off on FOLLOWUP: White Center Wendy’s announces when it’s opening

(Also published on partner site West Seattle Blog) (WCN/WSB photo by Torin Record-Sand) As we first reported in June, the ex-KFC/A&W at 10050 16th SW is becoming a Wendy's. A spokesperson for ... Read more..

POSTPONED: No closures tonight after all

Thursday, August 14th, 2025 Posted in Traffic, White Center news | Comments Off on POSTPONED: No closures tonight after all

King County Road Services says it's postponing tonight's planned restriping-related road closures, with wet weather expected to move in. Read more..

Tour de Pints on Saturday, starting in White Center

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 Posted in Beverages, White Center news | Comments Off on Tour de Pints on Saturday, starting in White Center

Future Primitive's original White Center location (9832 14th SW) is the starting point this Saturday for Tour de Pints! Join the Cycling Cicerone for a new Tour De Pints: West Seattle ... Read more..

ROAD-WORK ALERT: Intermittent closures on 16th SW next week

Thursday, August 7th, 2025 Posted in Traffic, Transportation, White Center news | Comments Off on ROAD-WORK ALERT: Intermittent closures on 16th SW next week

Another road-work alert from King County Roads, this time for next week: Intermittent Overnight Closures: 16th Ave SW between SW 100th St and SW 107th St Crews will begin overnight intermittent ... Read more..

Scenes from Night Out 2025 in White Center

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 Posted in Neighborhoods, White Center news | Comments Off on Scenes from Night Out 2025 in White Center

Just before the first shower arrived on Tuesday night, hundreds of people were enjoying Night Out parties, meant to strengthen neighborhoods. We have photos from two - first, WCN/WSB contributor ... Read more..

ELECTION RESULTS: Looks like Zahilay vs. Balducci for County Executive in November

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION RESULTS: Looks like Zahilay vs. Balducci for County Executive in November

Two results of local interest in the first vote count released from the August 5 election: KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE: No incumbent in this race. full results Girmay Zahilay 103,471 40.39% Claudia Balducci 77,590 ... Read more..

NIGHT OUT: You’re invited to Steve Cox Memorial Park party

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 Posted in Families, Safety, White Center news | Comments Off on NIGHT OUT: You’re invited to Steve Cox Memorial Park party

Not having your own block/building party for Night Out tonight? You're welcome at this one: Annual Family Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, August 5, 5-7 p.m. Steve Cox Memorial Park King County Parks is ... Read more..

ELECTION DAY: Just hours left to vote!

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 Posted in Election, White Center news | Comments Off on ELECTION DAY: Just hours left to vote!

It's primary-election day and you're running out of time to vote, which more than 80 percent of King County voters haven't done yet. King County Elections dropboxes close at exactly ... Read more..

FOUND DOG: North Shorewood

Monday, August 4th, 2025 Posted in Pets, White Center news | Comments Off on FOUND DOG: North Shorewood

Found an intact black & white male around 1 year old that followed me home from North Shorewood Park. No collar, tags or chip. My name is Anthony - you can ... Read more..

HOLIDAYS! 2025 Shorewood Craft Bazaar open for applications

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 Posted in Holidays, White Center news | 2 Comments »

Three months away, but that time will fly, so if you're interested, here's an announcement we were asked to share: Vendor Applications Now Open – 2025 Shorewood Craft Bazaar The Shorewood PTA ... Read more..