“Fia Fia” Celebration Friday September 3
On Friday, September 3, Southwest Youth and Family Services and South Pacific Youth Connections are hosting a public celebration in honor of the youth in our community who participated in their South Pacific Youth Connections Summer Program. Through dance, poetry, and song, "Fia Fia" will showcase the talents and hard work of the youth who made the program such a notable success this year. Young people of South Pacific ancestry in our community face daunting challenges as they navigate their way to adulthood. They tend to experience higher than average failure rates in school and excessive referrals into the ...
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Police Seeking Help From Public In 2001 White Center Homicide
King County Sheriff's detectives announced Friday (Aug. 27) that they are seeking the public's help in solving a 2001 White Center homicide that occurred on Aug. 28, 2001, exactly nine years ago Saturday. Specifically, they at least hope to find the White Center house where the suspect took the victim and her sister prior to fatally shooting one of them on a street corner. Case History: Crystal Vaughn (age 29 at the time) and her sister Misty were drinking beer at a bus stop in White Center when they were contacted by the suspect. They went back to the suspect’s house ...
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Burien “Brat Trot” Is Sept. 19th, And Here’s How You Can Help/Register
On Wednesday night (Aug. 18th), Burien's Tin Room hosted the opening party for sponsors of the 2010 "Brat Trot" 5K race, which will be on Sunday, Sept. 19th. This year's all-day event will benefit White Center's own WestSide Baby, along with Safe Kids of South King County, as well as Multicare at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center. Last year's race brought in nearly $25,000 for local charities, and this year's will include even more activities, including a German Oompah Band, a "Seize the Sausage" race, beer garden, and a block party emceed by none other than Burien's own inimitable "Yodeling ...
Heavey Holds Slim Lead Over Fitzgibbon As They Prepare For Nov. Face-Off
by Ralph Nichols Just 21 votes separate 34th Legislative District candidates Mike Heavey and Joe Fitzgibbon after a second day of counting ballots cast in the Aug. 17 primary election. Fitzgibbon gained more than a hundred votes in the updated totals released by King County Elections on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 18) to virtually erase Heavey’s slim election-night lead. But whoever emerges as winner in this neck-in-neck race will walk away with little more than bragging rights. As the clear front runners, Heavy and Fitzgibbon, both Democrats, will advance beyond the top-two primary and face each other in the Nov. 2 general election. Ballots cast ...
McDermott, Toledo Anticipate Face-Off for King County Council In Nov. Election
by Ralph Nichols After a second day of counting ballots cast in the Aug. 17 primary election, Joe McDermott maintains a lopsided lead in the King County Council race from District 8. McDermott has almost 60 percent of the votes counted in the district with the release of updated totals by King County Elections on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 18). [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="Diana Toledo at The B-Town Blog's Candidates Forum July 20th. Photo by Michael Brunk."][/caption] Diana Toledo appears headed for a second-place finish with 19.69 percent of the vote. The top two finishers qualify for the Nov. 2 general election ballot. Normandy Park ...
Another $5 Million Committed Towards Building A New South Park Bridge
King County Executive Dow Constantine's office announced Wednesday (Aug. 18) that an independent board charged with advocating for state funding to improve freight mobility has made a preliminary recommendation to contribute up to $5 million toward construction of a new South Park Bridge. This brings firm pledges of funding to a total of $95 million so far. The estimated cost of the project is $130.8 million. The recommendation from the Project Selection Committee of the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) will be considered at the Board’s ...
Project Underway to Document History of Southgate Roller Rink
For over seven decades, the Southgate Roller Rink served as one of White Center's most popular gathering places, and one of its most well-known attractions. Now, a project is underway to document community memories of the Rink, and organizers want your stories! Spearheaded by King County's Preservation 4 Culture and the White Center Community Development Association, this project is gathering memories and stories of the Southgate Roller Rink from White Center residents. Did you skate at Southgate Roller Rink as a child, or perhaps take a sweetheart there on a date? Did you ever go to the rink to see ...
Mark Your Calendar For The Highline Schools Foundation Oktoberfest Fundraiser On October 2nd
The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence is hosting their annual Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance and Auction on October 2nd. Here are all the details: Join the fun on Saturday October 2 from 6:00 to 11:00 PM, at the Normandy Park Cove, for an authentic Bavarian festival. The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence (HSFFE) is once again hosting an Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance and Auction to raise funds for the Arts and Middle & High School Athletics. HSFFE is partnering with the community to support the Brat Trot a family fun run and other fall celebrations around the Highline communities. Traditionally, ...
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Burien Breakfast Toastmasters Holding Open House September 9
Sep96:45 am Going on job interviews? Giving a business presentation? Leading a meeting? Need confidence? Toastmasters is the answer! The ability to speak well is crucial to success, but have you ever... [Read more]
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New Advertiser Freedom Systems Sponsors WCB Crime Page
We are proud to announce a new section and new advertiser: Freedom Systems is the new sponsor of the White Center Blog Crime Page. This means that you can now access all crime news by clicking on “Crime”... [Read more]
Mount View & White Center Heights Schools Giving Backpacks To Students
Aug3110:00 am Sep15:00 pm Mount View and White Center Heights Elementary Schools will both celebrate back-to-school by giving out new backpacks full of school supplies to students courtesy Qwest, World... [Read more]
“Fia Fia” Celebration Friday September 3
Sep35:00 pm On Friday, September 3, Southwest Youth and Family Services and South Pacific Youth Connections are hosting a public celebration in honor of the youth in our community who participated in... [Read more]
Police Seeking Help From Public In 2001 White Center Homicide
King County Sheriff’s detectives announced Friday (Aug. 27) that they are seeking the public’s help in solving a 2001 White Center homicide that occurred on Aug. 28, 2001, exactly nine years... [Read more]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pack Of Coyotes Near North Shorewood Park?
Hello White Center Blog – I wanted to let you know about a pack of coyotes that are living in the North Shorewood park and green belt. There are at least 3 (a mother and 2 juveniles). They have been... [Read more]
Sponsored PostThis Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Sound View 2-BD Condo In Redondo
Aug291:00 pm WCB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a spectacular Sound view 2-bedroom condo just across the street from the water, next to Salty’s... [Read more]
King County Health Closes White Center’s Asian Bubble Tea
The King County Public Health Department announced Thursday (Aug. 26) that it had closed Asian Bubble Tea, located 9835 16th Ave SW in White Center, for “improper preparation and service of foods... [Read more]
Looking For Something To Do This Weekend?
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s a round up of events happening around the area: Saturday – Saturday Morning Jazz Set at Dubsea Coffee Saturday – Fantastic Fruits &... [Read more]
Buy Entertainment Coupon Books To Help Exchange Club Of Highline
The Exchange Club of Highline (which serves White Center) is now selling the latest Entertainment Books for $25, which contain two-for-one and other coupons offering up to 50% off at local businesses,... [Read more]
Saturday Morning Jazz Set at Dubsea Coffee
Aug289:30 am For decades, Americans have taken their coffee with jazz. The fusion has helped give rise to poems, friendships, and cultural collaborations that have defined American music, art, and literature. ... [Read more]
Here’s The Lineup For The White Center Third Saturday Art Walk
Aug216:00 pm Here’s the lineup for Saturday’s White Center Third Saturday Art Walk, which goes from 6pm – 9pm Saturday night, Aug. 21st: August 21, 6 PM – 9 PM White Center Third Saturday... [Read more]
Sponsored PostThis Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Totally-Remodeled 4-BD View Home
Aug2212:00 pm WCB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a totally-remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in McMicken Heights with views of Mt. Rainier and the... [Read more]
Burien “Brat Trot” Is Sept. 19th, And Here’s How You Can Help/Register
Sep19 On Wednesday night (Aug. 18th), Burien’s Tin Room hosted the opening party for sponsors of the 2010 “Brat Trot” 5K race, which will be on Sunday, Sept. 19th. This year’s all-day... [Read more]
We Have Taken The “TAO Of Journalism” Pledge
This week, our decision to “take the pledge” to the TAO of Journalism came to fruition, and we’d like our Readers to know about it. The “TAO of Journalism” is, quite simply,... [Read more]
Heavey Holds Slim Lead Over Fitzgibbon As They Prepare For Nov. Face-Off
by Ralph Nichols Just 21 votes separate 34th Legislative District candidates Mike Heavey and Joe Fitzgibbon after a second day of counting ballots cast in the Aug. 17 primary election. Fitzgibbon gained... [Read more]
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