Leading-Edge Bethaday Community Learning Space Opens in White Center

Thousands of multi-ethnic students in Seattle’s White Center neighborhood now have access to leading-edge learning opportunities in technology – the new Bethaday Community Learning Center, which... [Read more]

Highline School District Scores Improve in Every Grade on State Math Exams

The Highline School District announced Wednesday (Aug. 29) that its schools made significant progress on state standardized tests in 2012, especially on math exams, where scores are up across the board. “These... [Read more]

Map Showing Pesticide-Free Places for Kids & Pets to Play Released by County

King County this week released a new, interactive map that shows users where to find pesticide-free or reduced places for kids and pets to play in the area. To find Pesticide-Free Places, just click here... [Read more]

WEATHER: ‘Excessive Heat Watch’ Warning Issued for Thursday-Friday

The National Weather Service on Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 14) issued an ‘Excessive Heat Watch‘ alert for this Thursday (Aug. 16) and Friday (Aug. 17), warning residents that a “prolonged... [Read more]

Mount View Teacher Jamie Ewing Named One of Nation’s Top Educators

Jamie Ewing, a fifth grade teacher at White Center’s Mount View Elementary, was awarded top honors in Microsoft’s Partners in Learning U.S. Forum. He is one of 16 educators in the nation honored for…

Puget Sound Blood Center Holding Blood Drive at Holy Family Saturday

The Puget Sound Blood Center will be holding a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 7, at Holy Family Parish, located at 9615 20th Ave SW in White Center. “With the 4th of July... [Read more]

Wondering Why a Big Chopper was Flying over the Area? Here’s What We Know

Stock photo of a Chinook Helicopter. Gen. Todd Semonite Did you see/hear the low-flying Chinook helicopter over the White Center/Arbor Heights area on Thursday, June 14? It apparently was carrying new... [Read more]

White Center Bartell Drugs Offering Low-Cost Whooping Cough Vaccines

King County Public Health announced Wednesday (June 13) that people without health insurance or who can’t afford to pay for whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine are now able to get it for a low-cost at... [Read more]

TEC Robotics Team Lends a Hand in White Center Spring Clean

Students from White Center’s Technology, Engineering, and Communications (TEC) High School robotics team joined citizens, elected officials, law enforcement officers and community leaders in the annual White Center Spring Clean…

Get Sneak Peek at Technology Access Foundation’s New Home this Friday

A sneak preview of the Technology Access Foundation’s new Bethaday Community Learning Space will be from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. this Friday, June 1. There will be a BBQ, games, tours and fun for the... [Read more]