YOU CAN HELP: Glendale Forest needs TLC this Saturday

June 24th, 2025 Tracy Posted in How to Help, Parks, White Center news Comments Off on YOU CAN HELP: Glendale Forest needs TLC this Saturday

Just received from King County Parks:

Come join us at the Glendale Forest this Saturday, June 28th, for a morning of learning about the plants of the park and digging out species that are crowding out plants that are more beneficial for the health of the park. No experience needed, and we supply all tools/equipment and instruction, all are welcome!Click this link to learn more and sign up here!

If/when you sign up, you’ll get location info.

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TONIGHT: Rat City Art and Food Walk, June 2025 edition

June 19th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Arts, Food, White Center news Comments Off on TONIGHT: Rat City Art and Food Walk, June 2025 edition

Tonight (Thursday, June 19) is the big night – the monthly Rat City Art and Food Walk! Dozens of venues this time around – here’s the list published by organizers:

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WHITE CENTER BIZNOTE: Two fast-food brands out, one in – Wendy’s returning to WC

June 18th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Businesses, White Center news Comments Off on WHITE CENTER BIZNOTE: Two fast-food brands out, one in – Wendy’s returning to WC

Thanks to a reader tip, we finally have an answer to the popular question “what’s going into the old KFC/A&W?” Work has clearly been under way at the 10-months-vacant building at 10050 16th SW, but we hadn’t found a permit. When a commenter on partner site West Seattle Blog said “Wendy’s,” we almost thought they were joking. But no – according to a sheaf of job listings, it’s for real. We’ll check with the company later today.

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Here’s what happened at the last North Highline Unincorporated Area Council before summer break 2025

June 17th, 2025 Tracy Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news Comments Off on Here’s what happened at the last North Highline Unincorporated Area Council before summer break 2025

By Tracy Record
White Center Now editor

At the start of this month’s North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting, president Liz Giba said she was expecting it to be a less rambunctious meeting than May (WCN coverage here).

Eventually it was, but not after a somewhat chaotic start.

Though nothing related to it was on the agenda, the Tim’s Tavern outdoor-music situation – which has come before NHUAC off and on for years – arose, somewhat indirectly. A few attendees demanded an explanation of who NHUAC is, what’s their purpose, how are board members chosen, often echoing language that Tim’s has used recently in a social-media campaign, “small unelected group.” (The board used to be elected by the public, in fact, back when King County government formally supported the UACs, which ended more than a decade ago, as the county switched to a focus on “community service areas.” Some UACs, like this one, carried on as unofficial volunteer-powered community coalitions.)

Giba had invited her fellow board members to make statements as the meeting started. Amelia Cullinan wanted to explain that NHUAC is a board of volunteers that is meant to be a liaison with King County. “There’s a lot of deep history from the community in this room … everything NHUAC is about is about true community ..” She acknowledged that some meetings have been poorly attended (and some well-attended, other board members countered) and said the group needs to get the word out more about what it does. “I think we should look at …what the community wants overall.” She eventually addressed the ongoing controversy over outdoor music and said NHUAC is there to help people, depending on what they want or don’t want. “How we can function as a resource, I think there’s a lot we can do, be more of a hub for the community.”

What’s their website? asked an audience member. nhuac.org

NHUAC vice president Barbara Dobkin noted that the county formed the councils back in 1996 and supported them for some years. “We feel this is important because we don’t have city government. We don’t make rules, we don’t legislate …”

An attendee pressed the point of wanting to know how board members were selected. They explained, “We interview folks, we ask what their intentions are.”

“So the board decides who’s on the board?” somebody asked. (Basically, yes, after applicants come forward – it’s not an “invitation only” situation.)

Other attendees asked about bylaws, term limits, other things shaping the board composition; the tone was generally not friendly curiosity. Someone in the audience tried to clarify that NHUAC worked to help ensure access to King County reps and info. Attendees said they’re just trying to understand what’s going on here, because “there’s a situation and someone on your board started it. … We don’t understand what’s going on. … It’s gotten pretty messy where it’s been.” The word “transparency” was heard a lot.

A man in the audience said “There’s a fight happening now …” “The fight is between the county and Tim’s,” the board tried to clarify.

The people in the audience started stridenly demanding that NHUAC post bylaws.

Yet another attendee suggested that King County is not reaching out well enough to White Center’s diverse demographic groups, and also that King County Sheriff’s Deputies in 2018 were described in an audit as not well trained in the noise ordinance.

It’s hard to find out online where the unincorporated areas are, someone said.

Dobkin pointed out that there’s a Local Services newsletter monthly that recounts those

The woman in the back kept shouting about transparency. Eventually, it all calmed down somewhat, and the NHUAC board moved on into their agenda, which, as we noted, .

LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD: Officer Eric Thomas was the first guest. He said his assigned area has recently changed – he’s now also covering all of Tukwila. He’s one of four officers “on the south team,” from the King/Pierce Counties boundary to SW Roxbury. There’s also the South Seattle team and the North Seattle team – each with five officers and a lieutenant. “Little known we also have a unit called FDA which works for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,” doing some compliance checks.

He addressed some specific businesses – Smoke Town, for example, had a 180-day tobacco suspension after failing a certain number of checks. They’re currently pursuing a discontinuance of the license; the owner hasn’t responded to attempts at contact. “They will not have a liquor license or a tobacco license.” Also, Lucky Liquor/Cannabis across 16th from the Southgate Rink Bar.”That owner voluntarily closed his business to move his license to another location.” Cocina Cocera opened recently, with South American food.

Lots of discussion ensued about businesses past, present, and future. Thomas said they don’t generally issue licenses more than 90 days before the business opens. He is supposed to do a “new licensee” inspection within 60 days of a license being granted, so it’s frustrating when the timeline stretches out.

Thomas said he loves working with new businesses and answering questions. In general, he explained, a big part of his job is education.

COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER MOSQUEDA: “I know I’ll see many of you at White Center Pride this weekend!” she exclaimed. She also said she and her daughter had dinner at Cocina Cocera and were wowed.

Her main goal – improving the community’s health. She mentioned the King County Sheriff’s Office representation in the area and says that communities “that may have been harmed in the. past” are feeling listened to. She said the job fair and basketball tournament at Steve Cox Memorial Park earlier in the week brought “an incredible sense of community.” She also said that she wants people to know that District 8 represents three unincorporated areas – North Highline, Vashon, and South Park’s “sliver by the river.” She talked about the Parks Levy “at a time when the federal government is cutting” those types of services – but she wants specific investments for this area, so she circulated a handout that listed various projects earmarked for part of the Parks Levy funding. A splashpark at Steve Cox Memorial Park is on the list. A covered play area for kids, too.

She also brought a one-sheet about North Highline roads in need of help, saying the county council, sitting as the Transportation Benefit District, heard a presentation about the county’s failing roads. The conversation began before COVID and then changed – but another conversation is coming up in less than two months, she said.

She also offered gratitude for feedback – like on the recent comp plan. She said a constituent expressed concern about new bigbox stores. North Highline doesn’t need those, she agreed. She also brought up stormwater infrastructure, which she said is needed to support an inreasing population. but she also expressed concern about empty houses awaiting Air BnB usage during the World Cup. “What we can’t do is having working families’ homes held empty,” so they’re looking at ways that they might address that in the ways that other counties in the state have.

Mosqueda also said she’s been looking into derelict properties – homes and businesses – and mentioned the Seattle Restored program. She would like to see something like that in White Center.

Other topics that came up – beer and wine sales are now allowed in the stands at DubSea Fish Sticks games.

Back to the Parks Levy, what about public art? Yes, there’s a policy directive for that, including $2 million for an art initiative including a pocket park in downtown White Center.”

Grants for public art? “There are tons of grants for public art,” she said.

Other questions ranged from “what does councilmanic mean?” (answer: the council gets to decide) to more elaboration on trees and lighting that are in the Parks Levy.

A question finally came up about the Tim’s Tavern live-music situation. “How can we help Tim’s?” asked an attendee. Mosqueda said the planning department is working on it. She added that White Center’s thriving arts scene is important, and she’s hoping the whole situation can find a “win-win solution.” She added to the questioner, “We hear you.” However, there is no proposal to change zoning, she clarified to us in a conversation at a West Seattle event two nights later.

WHAT’S NEXT: NHUAC will resume meetings in the fall.

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UPDATE: Power goes out for 7,300+ homes, businesses, from unincorporated North Highline to northeast West Seattle

June 16th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Utilities, White Center news Comments Off on UPDATE: Power goes out for 7,300+ homes, businesses, from unincorporated North Highline to northeast West Seattle

(Screenshot from City Light outage map)

6:30 PM: From SW 112th in White Center, east into South Park, north into the West Seattle neighborhoods of Highland Park, Riverview, and Puget Ridge, 7,300+ homes and businesses are out of power right now (mapped here). It went out just before 5 pm when a tree fell near the 7000 block of 18th SW in West Seattle. This photo is from reader Michael:

As usual, while Seattle City Light makes restoration estimates, they have historically admitted they’re not worth much, so prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

6:38 PM: And indeed, the restoration estimates (which were for late tonight) turned out to be way off. Power is now restored for most, except fewer than 500 in West Seattle; looks like everyone in NH is back.

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WHITE CENTER BIZNOTE: Burger Planet confirms closure

June 15th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Businesses, Restaurants, White Center news Comments Off on WHITE CENTER BIZNOTE: Burger Planet confirms closure

Yes, Burger Planet is permanently closed. The big orange signs across the windows reading CLOSED were certainly a hint. So were the crews we found removing fixtures like the arcade games last week. But we still didn’t want to assume until we’d talked to the owners, given that they had just filed for a renewal of the liquor license. We finally heard back from,one of the owners, who confirmed to us that the restaurant at 9614 14th SW is permanently closed – they originally planned on a temporary closure, and that’s why they filed for a renewal. Burger Planet opened in fall 2023 in the spot formerly home to Zippy’s Giant Burgers. It’s still operating a food truck, though.

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WHITE CENTER BIZNOTE: Southgate Arcade on the way (update: opening July 11)

June 15th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Businesses, southgate, White Center news 4 Comments »

ORIGINAL SUNDAY REPORT: Way back in 2021, we noted that Southgate Roller Rink was taking over the former Bank of America building just north of their rink. Four years later, they’ve announced it’ll open soon as an arcade! They promise ” vintage games and rare pinball machines you won’t find anywhere else,” with air conditioning, and grand-opening details soon.

P.S. 14 years have passed since the rink itself was relaunched for skating!

ADDED MONDAY: WCN/WSB contributor Hayden Yu Andersen spoke with Southgate ownership today and reports:

It turns out that opening day is less than a month away!

For the last few years, Southgate Roller Rink owner Josh Rhoads has been using the space for its parking lot, but plans to build an arcade have been “on the back burner for a while”. They’ve taken this opportunity to expand and improve on some of the features the Southgate Roller Rink already offers. The Arcade will feature a complete central AC system, perfectly in time for the summer heat, and a larger private games and karaoke room with a capacity of up to 30 guests (compared to the Roller Rink’s 10-guest room). The room offers options for all-ages private parties or 21+ events, with support from their bartending staff.

“We’re trying to keep the theme of the roller rink, with an ’80s and ’90s vibe, including games that are out of rotation,” Rhoads says, “We really want to fit into that ‘window’ of time.”

With just the lighting to finish up, Rhoads is excited to open up the arcade. “We’re looking forward to keeping with the vibe of the roller rink, while also providing a larger party space for guests.”

Southgate Arcade will be open for all-ages play on Fridays from 5-11 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 7 pm.

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Acts on Stage founder Michelle Lang-Raymond honored with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service

June 10th, 2025 Tracy Posted in King County, White Center news Comments Off on Acts on Stage founder Michelle Lang-Raymond honored with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service

(Photo courtesy King County Council)
Congratulations to Michelle Lang-Raymond, founder of White Center’s own Acts on Stage Theater, for this honor bestowed today by King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda:

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda on Tuesday awarded Michelle Lang-Raymond with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

“Michelle and her team are building community within White Center and throughout King County. Dr. King was a man of faith who recognized the power of the arts in propelling a vision of equity and social justice for all, and Michelle and Acts of Stage are using the arts- song, dance, theatre- to infuse social justice through the programs and services they offer to community,” Mosqueda said. “Art, music and dance bring people together, but the arts can also be a powerful form of resistance. In these challenging times, Michelle’s organization is telling the stories, and providing real-life stage experience and guidance to the next generation of leaders through the expression of art as record of change and tool for social justice.”

Lang-Raymond is the Founder and Executive Director of Acts on Stage Theater, a theater company located in White Center that serves various artistic communities within the Pacific Northwest, focused on centering the voices, talents and initiatives of People of Color and Creatives of Faith. This artistic project is a culmination of over 20 years of work combining Michelle’s gifts in the arts with her commitment to her faith.

She has answered the call of “what are you doing for others,” by continuing the tradition of using the arts as a powerful tool for social change and empowering artists as messengers who generate thought-provoking art and action, challenging and inspiring us to advance social justice in our communities.

Lang-Raymond is proud to have Acts on Stage be part of the cultural hub of White Center in District 8.

This marks the 10th year that councilmembers have each selected someone from their district whose work embodies the spirit of King’s question.

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Need a home repair? This might help

June 10th, 2025 Tracy Posted in King County, White Center news Comments Off on Need a home repair? This might help

From County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda‘s newsletter:

Minor home repair program available at no cost to income-qualified homeowners in White Center:

Habitat for Humanity’s Minor Home Repair Program is currently offering no-cost services to income-qualified home owners in White Center, Skyway, and Glendale. To apply, submit an intake form on their website or call their office at 206-866-7617. Note: the website says the minor repair program charges a $50 fee, but that fee is currently being waived in White Center and Skyway.

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ELECTION 2025: 34th District Democrats gather for fundraiser ahead of endorsement meeting

June 10th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Election, White Center news Comments Off on ELECTION 2025: 34th District Democrats gather for fundraiser ahead of endorsement meeting

(Also published on partner site West Seattle Blog)

By Tracy Record
White Center Now editor

Wednesday night, our area’s largest political organization meets online to decide who to endorse in this year’s elections.

This past Saturday night, the 34th District Democrats gathered in person in West Seattle to raise money, snack, sip, and hear many candidates’ pitches. (The district includes White Center and other areas of unincorporated North Highline as well as West Seattle, Vashon and Maury Islands, and Burien.)

The fundraiser’s theme was Forward Together, meant as a rallying cry as Democrats here and elsewhere work to find a unified breakthrough in an age of Republican control. As the organization’s first vice chair Rachel Glass said toward the start of the program, the point was “to uplift the work we’re doing to save our democracy.” Chair Jordan Crawley added, “The defense of democracy starts right here. … The moment we’re in (is) an invitation to lead.” But even local, regional, and state Democrats haven’t been marching in lockstep, as evidenced in two recent appearances of the 34th District legislative trio, at which they said working with newly elected Gov. Bob Ferguson had been a challenge.

The disagreements weren’t in evidence Saturday night, though, as the party filled the Washington State Black Legacy Institute in Admiral. Elected officials in attendance included 34th District State Sen. Emily Alvarado, State House Majority Leader Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, County Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda, Claudia Balducci, and Girmay Zahilay, Seattle School Board President Gina Topp, County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion, and Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (the only one of the nine councilmembers to attend). Former elected officials too – including ex-King County Executive, now Sound Transit CEO, Dow Constantine and ex-State Senator, now state Commerce Director, Joe Nguyen.

With Crawley declaring “Elections matter,” he and Glass made way for a parade of candidates. State Sen. Alvarado – running unopposed for a full term in the seat to which she recently was appointed – gave the first and arguably most fiery speech: “We can’t just sit idly by while they try to take our democracy away.” County Councilmembers Zahilay and Balducci, main rivals for the open job of County Executive, gave more standard pitches mostly focusing on local issues and their respective selling points, although Zahilay had an extra point to hit: He arrived in the U.S. at age 3 as a refugee from Sudan – a country now on the federal “travel ban” list. “I’m running today because (a story like mine) is no longer possible.”

The Seattle city race with the most candidates speaking was City Attorney; incumbent Ann Davison, who has run for office in the past as a Republican, was not on hand, but her three challengers Erika Evans, Rory O’Sullivan, and Nathan Rouse made their cases. The two citywide Seattle City Council positions are both on the ballot; Position 8 incumbent Mercedes Rinck cleaved to the spirit of the evening by declaring “Seattle must stand as a beacon of hope and resilience (and) fight against the politics of fascism.” (She has four challengers, none of whom were there.) Position 9 incumbent Sara Nelson wasn’t there but one of her three challengers, Dionne Foster, spoke, proclaiming, “I know our city can do better.”

Burien is part of the 34th, too, so they heard from a few of the candidates in that city’s races, before the event wrapped with a round of “raise-the-paddle” fundraising.

Next up, the group meets online at 6 pm Wednesday (June 11) for endorsements. Here’s the agenda – one block endorsement, followed by a long list of individual ones for contested races. Even if you’re not a member eligible to vote, you can watch the meeting – here’s the registration link; they usually publish the recording to YouTube afterward, too.

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PHOTOS: 2025 White Center Pride street festival

June 7th, 2025 Tracy Posted in White Center news, White Center Pride 2 Comments »

Also published on our partner site West Seattle Blog)

Thanks to Andrew for sending photos from the White Center Pride street festival happening on and along 16th SW between SW Roxbury and SW 100th. Many of the venues along 16th are presenting entertainment and/or activities – Lariat Bar, as usual, has a wrestling ring:

There’s a family play area, too:

We have a photographer there now and will add more photos when available.

5 PM: And here they are (WCN/WSB photos from here down):

You can meet the people behind White Center Pride at the festival – above, we photographed Eliot Mills and Linda Falcon. Plenty of performances, including DJs:

Interactive activities include axe-throwing!

And bull-riding:

As mentioned above, wrestling – continuing until 6 pm:

The wrestlers are part of a tournament promoted by DEFY. The festival is scheduled to continue until late tonight.

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TONIGHT: Youth Pride Mini-Parade in White Center

June 6th, 2025 Tracy Posted in People, White Center news, White Center Pride Comments Off on TONIGHT: Youth Pride Mini-Parade in White Center

Happening tonight (Friday), on the eve of the White Center Pride Street Festival:

Future Primitive is at 9832 14th SW.

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Sales-tax increase proposed to help ‘offset budget cuts’ that could affect criminal-justice services

June 5th, 2025 Tracy Posted in King County, White Center news 1 Comment »

Just in from the King County Executive’s Office:

Today, King County Executive Shannon Braddock sent a proposal to the King County Council that would establish a new revenue measure to support public safety and criminal justice work.

The new proposal, if approved by the Council, would enact a 0.1% sales and use tax, authorized by state legislators and signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson last month. The sales tax is forecasted to generate $95 million a year. Since nearly 75% of the General Fund is dedicated to public safety and the criminal legal system, the measure would generate sufficient funding to offset the County’s previously projected $150 million biennial General Fund deficit, avoiding deep cuts to essential services and programs.

“This new revenue tool will allow King County to continue to advance community health and public safety. I hope that the legislature continues the conversation on how we can make our tax system less regressive and better support our local governments that deliver so many of the important services our communities rely on,” said Executive Braddock. “With approval of this proposal, we can craft a responsible budget that invests in people while preventing deep cuts, and I would like to thank Councilmembers Zahilay and Dembowski for their commitment to working together and quickly charting a path forward for this critical measure.”

“Without urgent action to stabilize our general fund, real people will suffer. In unincorporated King County, police service will be reduced or delayed during the moments people need help the most. More people in crisis will remain on the streets or end up in jail without access to the mental health and addiction care they need. Victims of crime will wait even longer for their day in court. Public defenders will face even more crushing caseloads,” said King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay. “A sales tax isn’t what I’d choose to fix these issues in an ideal world—it’s a regressive tool. But it’s the only option we have to avoid devastating cuts to our public safety services. That’s why I’ll support this proposal and work with communities across King County to shape it and protect the services we all rely on to survive.”

“King County’s public safety, public health and other general fund programs are in very serious trouble. Without new revenue, we face at least $150 million in cuts over the next two years,” said King County Council Budget Chair Rod Dembowski. “That is why Council Chair Zahilay and I advocated for and now fully support Executive Braddock’s proposal to implement the authority provided to us by the state legislature to prevent these cuts. For the cost of ten cents on a $100 taxable purchase, we can and will keep our sheriff’s office, prosecutor’s office, our courts, victim advocacy services, and prevention and diversion programs adequately resourced. This program will also give needed support to our public health and human services programs. We will move this proposal forward without delay.”

As part of her 200-Day plan, Executive Braddock will convene a public safety roundtable at the end of July, bringing together elected representatives from King County, community perspectives, law enforcement, and other partners in the criminal legal system.

The roundtable discussion, alongside community engagement, will ensure a collaborative process to help inform strategic investment opportunities to address public safety and legal system issues the County is facing. This could also include recommendations to expand or adjust diversion and reentry programs, programs to reduce the number of people interacting with the criminal legal system, community outreach and assistance programs, alternative mental health crisis response programs, or initiatives addressing gun violence.

The allocation of the funding will be proposed in Executive Braddock’s 2026-2027 budget, which will be sent to the Council for consideration in September.

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Two chances for community involvement Thursday

June 1st, 2025 Tracy Posted in King County Sheriff's Office, North Highline UAC, White Center news Comments Off on Two chances for community involvement Thursday

Sent by the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council, whose meeting is one of two community-involvement opportunities for you on Thursday (June 5):

The Opportunity to Be Informed, Be Involved and Be Heard!

June 5th Is Our Community’s Opportunity to Share Its Commitment to aSafe and Healthy Community at Two Important Events. The First Is:

COFFEE WITH A COP
From 11 am to 1 pm at the White Center Starbucks.

Join Local Members of the King County Sheriff’s Office, Share Your Thoughts,

Ask Your Questions and Meet Sheriff Patricia Cole-Tindall.

The Second is: NHUAC’s LAST MEETING BEFORE ITS SUMMER BREAK.

Because the King County’s Sheriff’s Office Is Such a Vital Part of Our Community,

NHUAC Has Issued a Standing Invitation to KCSO To Join NHUAC Meetings.

Where: North Highline Unincorporated Area Council (NHUAC) Meeting

North Highline Fire Station at 1243 SW 112th Street in White Center
(Parking and Entrance Are Behind the Station)

When: Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 7 pm

You are invited to attend NHUAC’s last meeting before our summer break on Thursday, June 5th at 7 pm at the fire station at 1243 SW 112th Street. We will be joined by Eric Thomas of Washington State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board. WSLCB’s mission is “public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education, and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws.”

King Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda represents District 8, which includes North Highline. She will update us after nearly a year on the King County Council. Ms. Mosqueda has asked for community input and promised to promote policies that enhance the quality of life for all residents with a key focus on health, housing, and workforce development. She chairs two important committees, the King County Board of Health and the Health and Human Services Committee and is vice chair of the Committee of the Whole. We’ll ask her about the ways life, health, and safety in North Highline can be improved by her work and her goal of improving “…social determinants of health so a kiddo born anywhere in the county has the opportunity to grow up healthy and happy.” Have any suggestions? Join us and add your voice to this important conversation.

Knowledge Is Power.
Learn, share, and help make North Highline a healthier community.

Thursday, June 5 at 7 pm – Invite Your Neighbors!

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DUBSEA FISH STICKS: This year, a food truck too!

May 30th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Food, Sports, Steve Cox Memorial Park, White Center news Comments Off on DUBSEA FISH STICKS: This year, a food truck too!

Reader Claire sent that photo of a sighting at Steve Cox Memorial Park, where the Dub Sea Fish Sticks open their season Saturday night – a brand-new food truck called Crispy’s. Its website isn’t up and running yet so we asked Fish Sticks boss Justin Moser what it’s all about. His reply: “We are planning on using the food truck as another concession stand during games and having it out at events, for catering and more throughout the year … we’ve been working on this truck for 8 months now and have been trying to get the final touches wrapped up by Opening Night.” P.S. If you don’t have your tickets for Opening Night yet, sorry, it’s sold out – but you’ve got other opportunities to see the Fish Sticks fry their opponents this summer.

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Taste of White Center 2025 announced for June 28

May 23rd, 2025 Tracy Posted in White Center Food Bank, White Center news Comments Off on Taste of White Center 2025 announced for June 28

(WCN photo, 2024 Taste of White Center)

Just in from the White Center Food Bank!

TASTE OF WHITE CENTER, PRESENTED BY WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK, JUNE 28, 11 AM-3 PM

White Center Food Bank is excited to bring together our neighborhood’s wide variety of restaurants for a family-friendly event and fundraiser. With 30+ restaurants participating, attendees purchase $5 tickets to try a variety of foods like banh mi sandwiches, bubble tea, tacos, pizza and much more. Iconic restaurants like Puffy Pandy, Sap Sap Lao Cafe, El Catrín, Salvadorean Bakery, and others are ready to serve up amazing bites. Join us for a fun-filled event with food, vendors, kids’ area, music and much more!

Each ticket is an opportunity to taste a small plate, drink or dessert from participating restaurants. All ticket proceeds support the White Center Food Bank, while sponsorship dollars go to the restaurants to purchase ingredients and pay for event costs.

Tickets will be available for purchase at a central location in downtown White Center (intersection of 16th Ave SW & 98th St). A ‘menu’ will be given to each attendee at the time of ticket purchase, with a map and details on restaurants and items available. This is a first come, first served event, with limited quantities available at each establishment.

White Center Food Bank looks forward to hosting this celebration and sharing the diverse culinary talents of our neighborhood around the one thing that always brings community together: FOOD!

More info here!

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MEMORIAL DAY: Free burgers at Lil Woody’s in White Center

May 22nd, 2025 Tracy Posted in Food, White Center news Comments Off on MEMORIAL DAY: Free burgers at Lil Woody’s in White Center

If you’re not planning on doing your own grilling on Memorial Day, let Lil Woody’s in White Center do it for you – for free! They’ve declared Monday “Free Burger Day,” between 2 and 5 pm. A few ground rules: The freebie is just a basic burger, “extras cost extra,” limit 1 per customer. Li’l Woody’s is adjacent to Beer Star and Zeeks Pizza at 98th/16th in the heart of White Center.

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Coffee and conversation at Dubsea next Saturday

May 11th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Greenbridge, White Center news Comments Off on Coffee and conversation at Dubsea next Saturday

From the inbox – you’re invited!

The Creative Blend: Coffee & Conversation

Join us for The Creative Blend: Coffee & Conversation with Tamika Jamison at Dubsea Coffee in White Center! ☕📚
Come sip your favorite brew, dive into a good book, and enjoy an inspiring conversation with Tamika Jamison. It’s the perfect morning to connect with fellow creatives, share ideas, and get lost in a world of books and brews.

If you haven’t been to Dubsea Coffee, it’s at 9910 8th SW in Greenbridge.

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SATURDAY SCENE: White Center sales on West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day map!

May 10th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Fun, White Center news Comments Off on SATURDAY SCENE: White Center sales on West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day map!

That’s an early scene outside the White Center Eagles‘ HQ, a participant in the 20th anniversary West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day (550+ sales of all sizes all over the peninsula!). Here’s some of what our photographer saw there:

We have other White Center and vicinity sales on the map too; official sale hours are until 3 pm, but some may vary – check the map. The online WSCGSD sale map is here … printable PDF list/guide is here

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White Center sales on the map for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day on Saturday

May 9th, 2025 Tracy Posted in Fun, West Seattle, White Center news Comments Off on White Center sales on the map for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day on Saturday

West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, which we coordinate for our partner site West Seattle Blog, has more White Center (and vicinity) sales than ever this year. Above is a framegrab from our map, so it’s not clickable, but you’ll find the clickable map (and a link to our printable guide) here – that’s how to get the exact locations, and brief descriptions, of all the sales. Shopping hours are 9 am-3 pm tomorrow, though you’ll see in descriptions that some sellers are starting earlier, some ending later, and others continuing Sunday.

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