White Center snow: Wednesday info – closures, buses, more

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 Posted in King County, Metro, Snow, Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on White Center snow: Wednesday info – closures, buses, more

(Photo courtesy Jerry, taken at 14th SW and SW 116th) KING COUNTY: Closures and changes updated here METRO BUSES: Here's today's outlook Read more..

White Center snow: King County’s latest update

Sunday, December 21st, 2008 Posted in King County, Weather | Comments Off on White Center snow: King County’s latest update

Known closures for Monday are now listed here - including Steve Cox Park and Evergreen Pool. More as we get it. Read more..

White Center snow: County update, Sunday afternoon

Sunday, December 21st, 2008 Posted in King County, Snow, White Center news | Comments Off on White Center snow: County update, Sunday afternoon

Just in from King County: Fewer King County residents than expected are struggling with weather-related impacts today as the overnight storm packed less of a punch than forecast. The weather along with staffing ... Read more..

White Center updates: Pix, road/bus info, new business

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 Posted in Metro, Weather, White Center news | Comments Off on White Center updates: Pix, road/bus info, new business

Spotted that new business in the works on the far south end of Delridge while out surveying the roads: Tropical fish and pets. About a mile south, we checked McLendon, ... Read more..

Annexation update: Clarification from the county

Friday, December 12th, 2008 Posted in Annexation, King County, White Center news | 7 Comments »

At least, that's the purported source of this comment just posted this afternoon on our Monday night post in which we broke the news about the annexation-process deal between Burien, ... Read more..

This is it: Election Day 2008

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 Posted in Election, Politics, White Center news | Comments Off on This is it: Election Day 2008

King County says this is it, the last in-person election. So for the 1 in 3 who still votes that way, here's all the info you need. We will post ... Read more..

County budget crisis: 10-day furlough?

Monday, October 27th, 2008 Posted in King County | 1 Comment »

Just announced by the King County Executive's office, a major step toward enabling a plan to save $10 million next year - applied toward the $90 million-plus projected county budget ... Read more..

King County budget battle begins in earnest

Monday, October 13th, 2008 Posted in King County, White Center news | Comments Off on King County budget battle begins in earnest

King County Executive Ron Sims has officially unveiled his budget proposal, and says it balances an expected $93 million-plus deficit. Here's his news release; you can read the budget summary ... Read more..

King County Executive cuts $ from Annexation Initiative

Thursday, October 9th, 2008 Posted in Annexation, King County, White Center news | Comments Off on King County Executive cuts $ from Annexation Initiative

That's the source of $ savings included in a budget announcement from the King County Executive's office late today; read it here. Read more..

King County uses report release to reiterate that White Center (and other areas) must be annexed

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 Posted in Annexation, King County, White Center news | Comments Off on King County uses report release to reiterate that White Center (and other areas) must be annexed

King County's out with a new report today about growth, and is using the occasion to reiterate that it needs unincorporated areas such as White Center need to be annexed ... Read more..

At White Center Library: Learn how to fight for your rights

Monday, September 8th, 2008 Posted in White Center news | Comments Off on At White Center Library: Learn how to fight for your rights

This Friday afternoon at White Center Library, you've got the chance to find out more about the anti-discrimination laws designed to protect you, in a free forum sponsored by the ... Read more..

White Center in line for more bus service during Viaduct work

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 Posted in Metro, Transportation, White Center news | 1 Comment »

That's King County Executive Ron Sims and White Center/West Seattle-area County Councilmember Dow Constantine at a just-concluded media briefing in Sodo detailing a state-funded plan to add Metro bus service ... Read more..

Annexation hearing still on for tomorrow

Monday, September 1st, 2008 Posted in Annexation, White Center news | Comments Off on Annexation hearing still on for tomorrow

Even though the City of Burien has withdrawn its North Highline Annexation proposal for now (as first reported here), tomorrow night's hearing before the Boundary Review Board is still on ... Read more..

Your thoughts sought on “Neighborhood Revitalization”

Sunday, August 24th, 2008 Posted in Economy, Government | 2 Comments »

On first glance, it sounds dry as a grassy parking strip in August: The county is seeking comments right now on Amendments to the Consolidated Housing & Community Development Plan ... Read more..

How to find out who’s building what

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 Posted in Development | Comments Off on How to find out who’s building what

Knowledge is power, they say. So if you want to stay in touch with who's building what in your neighborhood, here's a page to keep an eye on: King County ... Read more..

Historic health study announced at Pasefika festival

Sunday, August 10th, 2008 Posted in Health, People, White Center news | Comments Off on Historic health study announced at Pasefika festival

From the Seattle Times: King County Public Health authorities have for the first time studied its Pacific Islander residents as a distinct group, and announced the results at this weekend's ... Read more..