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, a “promise to your audience that you will be Transparent about who you are, Accountable for your mistakes, and Open to other points of view.”

Here’s how this concept originated:

At a Journalism That Matters conference in Washington, D.C., in 2008, John Hamer of the Washington News Council was thinking about how journalists demand that everyone they cover be transparent, accountable and open — but what about journalists themselves? Isn’t it a two-way street? He realized those three words spelled “TAO” and proposed a breakout session on the “TAO of Journalism.” About two dozen conference attendees showed up to discuss the idea and help refine it.

In 2009, at another Journalism That Matters gathering at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida, Hamer floated the idea again and convened another breakout session. Several attendees came and talked it over — including Tom Stites of The Banyan Project, who encouraged Hamer to pursue it.

At a third Journalism That Matters event at the University of Washington in Seattle in January 2010 (Editor’s Note: this is where we first met John and learned of this concept), the “TAO of Journalism” was informally launched. Several attendees took the “TAO pledge” and/or bought T-shirts displaying a TAO logo. Others signed up at a Society of Professional Journalists convention in Seattle in April 2010.

We now proudly publish the pledge we took for not only The White Center Blog, but for our five sister sites as well:

Transparent
We will fully disclose who we are, our journalistic mission and our guiding principles. We will post information on our background and expertise, including education and experience. We will list advertisers, donors, grants, and any other payments that support our work. If affiliated with a political party or special-interest group, we will disclose that. If lobbying for any particular legislation or regulation, we will disclose that. If we are being paid to promote a product or cause, we will disclose that. If other factors could be seen as potential conflicts of interest, we will disclose them. (NOTE: The principle of transparency does not apply to confidential sources, who may still be protected.)

Accountable
If we get any facts wrong, we will admit that promptly and publicly. We will post/publish/print/podcast/broadcast a correction or at least a clarification. We will fully explain what happened to cause the error or mistake. We will do a follow-up story if that is appropriate, putting the original material in better context. We will apologize and promise to be more careful next time. We will show a little humility.

Open
If there are credible challenges to our point of view or simply differences of opinion, we will be open to contrary positions. We will give the other side(s) opportunity and space to express their views and engage in open public dialogue through comments or other means. If we are primarily engaged in opinion and commentary, rather than news reporting, we will make that clear – while inviting others to express their opinions through comment and feedback means.

We do not necessarily agree to abide by any particular code of journalism ethics or professional standards, although we may choose to do so. If we do, we will declare that publicly. If we don’t, we will declare that as well. We understand that this will not be enforced by any outside organized group. It will be overseen by everyone on the Internet who wants to see high standards of transparency, accountability and openness in journalism – through whatever media platform.

We understand that if someone using the “TAO Seal” starts violating its basic principles, they will be admonished, criticized, reprimanded and embarrassed in public through the awesome power of the Internet. Call it “crowdsourcing” ethics and accuracy. In summary, we believe that Transparency, Accountability and Openness are keys to our personal credibility and public trust.

So…what the heck does this mean to our Readers?

• It means that you can rest assured that if we have a bias or agenda, we’ll do our best to openly disclose it.
• If we make a mistake, we’ll do our best to correct it.
• And, as we’ve showed in the past by allowing anonymous Comments and Forum Postings, we’ll continue to allow contrary points of view, as long as they’re not libelous, or contain naughty words.

We stopped in to say Hi to returning WCB Advertiser White Center Glass & Upholstery, where, we found, things are hoppin’ as usual.

(Note: Within these very paragraphs is a tip for White Center Blog Readers on how to save up to $500 in actual cash money. Read on!)

White Center Glass & Upholstery started over 48 years ago at 9443 Delridge Way SW, just north of Roxbury in the historic Delridge Triangle.

They provide and install windows, mirrors, patterned glass, shower doors, tabletops and shelving, and can custom-size and sand them down for you right at the shop.

“We’re busy, doing great, and we just hired an additional worker,” Fern Falaschi, White Center Glass & Upholstery proprietor, said. She asked us to tell our readers: “Winter will be here before you know it. So get your Charlies in here!”

“What’s a ‘Charlie’,” innocently asked our naive WCB reporter.

“You don’t know what a ‘Charlie’ is? Shall I use a different word!?”

“Mom, let me handle this,” offered Abby, Fern’s highly capable daughter and office manager.

“Say, White Center Blog reporter, why don’t I show you some of our vinyl windows and tell you about some great savings we have going on,” Abby suggested.

She continued: “We have a wide variety of vinyl windows. Weathervane is the power player brand. These windows are locally made, and their warranty is excellent. They have outstanding customer service.

“Federal tax credits for installing new vinyl windows run out just after winter sets in. Some rules apply, but the potential savings are amazing. Call or stop by for details.”

Some things to think about now that Fall is just six weeks away: Cut down on energy waste by finding that snug fit for your fireplace door. Fern and Abby and the crew have the glass you need. Is your cat or dog clawing away at screens this summer? White Center Glass & Upholstery has the solution.

And now, the secret deal that will save our Readers $500:

“We’ll provide a 10% discount for customers who pay by cash or check, up to a maximum customer savings of $500. Just whisper the code words: ‘White Center Blog Special Savings!’” Abby said.

Or, just go in and say: “I’ve brought in my Charlies!”

White Center Glass & Upholstery
9443 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106

206-762-8088 main
206-762-6794 fax

www.whitecenterglass.com

email: abbyf@whitecenterglass.com

[Would you like to have a "Blogvertorial" story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website seen by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!]

This came across our radar Tuesday morning (Aug. 10) – “Company,” a new bar/restaurant opening soon at 9608 16th SW (we first reported on April 20th – read our story here), is apparently looking to hire cooks, bartenders and servers.

According to a Craigslist Ad, they’re asking potential employees to drop resumes off this Thursday, Aug. 12th between 10am – Noon.

Here’s the text from the ad (link here):

Company, a new neighborhood bar and restaurant in White Center is getting ready to open and will be looking for cooks, bartenders and servers to fill part-time positions. Interested applicants should have 2+ years experience and professional references. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team that will open the doors of a great new bar to an incredible, and anxiously anticipating neighborhood. Please stop by our location at 9608 16th Ave. SW on Thursday, August 12th between 10am and 12 noon to drop off your resume and to meet our current staff. We look forward to seeing you then. Thank you.

Company
9608 16th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98106

Resume drop off:
Thursday, August 12th
10am-12 noon

To see more local job listings, check out our Jobs Page here.

The White Community Development Association (WCCDA) is holding two “Social Media” seminars – the first will be Friday, Aug. 20th at the Greenbridge YMCA’s Learning Center’s Computer Lab from 1pm – 4pm.

If you’re a small business owner in the Dub-C and you don’t know what this newfangled “social media” thingy is, then these are for you. If you do know what it is, but aren’t sure what it can do for you, then these seminars are for you as well. And if you use it now but want to get better, then these are for you too.

Here’s what the WCCDA says about the seminars:

What is social media and how does it help your business? It is an online medium of which you use to connect to potential customers/clients/general public for the purpose of putting out the words and advertise your business.

It is like a simple internet’s website. In our business district, we already have some savvy social media users such as Full Tilt, Proletariat Pizza, Dubsea Coffee, and they will tell you that it helps them tremendously with their marketing and sale.

Social media accounts such as Facebook, Yelp, Group-on, etc. are all free of charge to set up and use.

This workshop will cover:

• Gain knowledge and awareness about online social networking
• Gain online social networking tools and resources
• Practice dissemination of information via online social networking
• Share tips and experiences on the internet that have worked for them
• Build a stronger community through online interactions

Teachers for the first seminar will be Ian Dapiaoen and Virgil Domaoan. Jessica Estrada of Banyan Branch Marketing will teach the second (date and time to be announced).

Here are the details:

WHAT: White Center CDA’s “Social Media” seminars.

WHEN: The first seminar is Friday, Aug. 20th from 1pm – 4pm.

WHERE: Greenbridge YMCA’s Learning Center Computer Lab,  located at 9720 8th Ave SW.

INFO: From an email:

Hello everyone,

Based on popular request, we are bringing you free social media training seminars.

What is social media and how does it help your business? It is an online medium of which you use to connect to potential customers/clients/general public for the purpose of putting out the words and advertise your business. It is like a simple internet’s website. In our business district, we already have some savvy social media users such as Full Tilt, Proletariat Pizza, Dubsea Coffee, and they will tell you that it helps them tremendously with their marketing and sale. Social media accounts such as Facebook, Yelp, Group-on, etc. are all free of charge to set up and use.

If you think learning and using this kind of marketing is difficult, it is EASY but do require some time to sit down and learn.  We have two seminars for you. The first one is:

• Friday, August 20, 2010; Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  Trainer: Ian Dapiaoen and Virgil Domaoan
  Location:
  Greenbridge YMCA’s Learning Center Computer Lab, 9720 8th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

The CDA’s very own social media experts Ian Dapiaoen and Virgil Domaoan will be on hand to facilitate and lead the workshop. Space is limited so YOU HAVE TO REGISTER! PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FLYER ON HOW TO DO THAT!

The second social media training workshop will be facilitated by Jessica Estrada of Banyan Branch Marketing. Time and date to be announced later.

The White Center Community Development Association is holding a “Member Mixer” this Saturday, Aug. 7th, from 1pm – 3pm at the YWCA Learning Center, located at 9720 8th Ave SW in Greenbridge.

This event is open to the public, and free food and childcare will be provided.

According to a flier, they will “discuss ideas for action around the issues that effect White Center and its residents. Some of our topics will include:

• Housing
• Education
• Jobs
• Business
• And much more

The future of White Center is in our hands. Together, lets be a voice for change and prosperity!”

Here are the details:

WHAT: White Center CDA Member Mixer.

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 7th from 1pm – 3pm.

WHERE: YWCA Learning Center, located at 9720 8th Ave SW in Greenbridge.

INFO: For more info, email sean@wccda.org or call (206) 694-1082 ext. 165.

WCB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a totally-remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountains.

This home features hardwood floors, six-panel doors, tile bathrooms, rounded corners, new furnace, windows and much more.

There’s a large family room off the living room that leads to huge covered deck overlooking a fenced back yard, along with raised gardens and breathtaking views!

Here are the details:

WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, July 25th, from 1pm to 4pm.

WHERE: 4846 S 170th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188

INFO:

• List Price: $274,950
• Listing #: 107062
• Beds: 4
• Baths: 2
• Year Built: 1948
• 2-car Garage
• Approximate House SqFt: 1,840
• Lot Square Footage: 11,325

Interior Features:

• Ceiling Fan(s)
• Dble Pane/Strm Windw
• French Doors

Site Features:

• Cable TV
• Deck
• Fenced-Partially
• High Speed Internet
• Outbuildings

Marketing Remarks:

Total remodel 3 years ago, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with Mt Rainier, Valley and Cascade Mt views!

Home features hardwood floors, 6 panel doors, tile bathrooms, rounded corners, new furnace, windows, electric & plumbing.

Large family room off the living room leads to huge covered deck overlooking fenced back yard, raised gardens and breath taking views!

Deep 2 car garage with opener and shelves.

Lot of extra storage, private setting in back yard.

Click here to see the full, detailed listing.

Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.

[Would you like to have a "Blogvertorial" story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website read by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!]

The next White Center Business District Mixer meeting is Tuesday night, July 20th, starting at 6pm at Chase Bank, located at 1616 SW 100th Street.

There is no cost to attend, and according to a flier, there will be a light dinner provided.

On the agenda this week are two items:

1. Sibelle from White Center’s Dubsea Coffee and a StartZone representative will report on the fantastic results of a StartZone’s pilot project that connects Highline Community College students to help small business build and maintain an attractive and practical website. There will also be an announcement of a free social media seminar that the CDA will organize to teach WC businesses easy steps on how to set up online marketing accounts (Facebook, Yelp, Groupon, etc.) to attract more customers.
2. Mr. Javier Valdez from the City of Seattle and Luis Navarro from the Port of Seattle will talk about the process of how small businesses can register to become vendors/contractors for government’s businesses.

If you have any questions, or would like more info, contact Nhan Ngyung at (206) 694-1082.

We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The Waterland Blog – DealPop – a new online and mobile social buying site from WhitePages that offers consumers up to 70 percent off the best places to eat, shop and have fun in greater Seattle area.

To learn more, as well as sign up, just click here.

Here’s what they’d like to share with our Readers:

WhitePages (www.whitepages.com), the largest and most trusted online directory, today announced it has entered the social buying category with the launch of DealPop (www.dealpop.com) in its hometown of Seattle. With the official launch, DealPop will leverage the more than 100 million local and business searches conducted monthly at WhitePages.com and 411.com to determine the most popular places to eat, shop, and have fun. This knowledge as well as picks by DealPop’s local insiders will allow the company to work with merchants to provide the most relevant deals for consumers at local favorites and hidden gems. DealPop is immediately available in Seattle and will launch with popular local favorites such as the Yellow Leaf Cupcake Company, the Alibi Room, Twist, Mad Pizza, and Unexpected Productions. DealPop will expand to major metropolitan areas in the coming months.

“With the emergence of social buying sites, I refuse to pay full-price when trying a new restaurant, bar or even a spa,” said Cindy Locke, a deal-seeking sales consultant who lives in Seattle, WA and subscribes to Groupon, LivingSocial and now DealPop. “I’m excited to use a service from such a trusted brand like WhitePages – one that truly knows the Seattle market and will provide the real inside scoop on new restaurants, stores, salons, and entertainment venues in my hometown.”

WhitePages, a top 50 online and mobile website where more than 20 million people per month visit for personal and business contact information, will offer deals of up to 70 percent off, with each deal available for purchase for a set number of hours. Seattleites can sign up for DealPop at www.dealpop.com and immediately start receiving a daily email with fantastic deals. DealPop customers will receive the following benefits:

• Discover cool things to do and hot places to go based on popular local business searches on WhitePages as well as picks by DealPop’s local insiders;
• The ability to share via Facebook, Twitter and email, turning the deal into a social activity that can be enjoyed with friends or family;
• The opportunity to receive DealPop points that can be applied to a future purchase by sharing a great deal with someone who then signs up and purchases that deal;
• Access to helpful customer service representatives to answer any questions about each daily deal;
• Unlike other daily deal sites, everyone gets the deal at DealPop because there isn’t a minimum number of people who need to purchase before the deal goes through;
• Email reminders before the expiration date of a voucher to encourage consumers to use their purchases

“DealPop is about discovery,” said Kevin Nakao, chief operating offer at WhitePages. “Not only will we find the neighborhood gems – the cozy little bistro in Ballard with great food, the hilarious comedy show that everyone is talking about, or a great spa to relax and rejuvenate at – but people will be able try these places without having to pay full price, a combination that consumers won’t want to pass up and share with their friends.”

About WhitePages
As the largest and most trusted online people and business directory, WhitePages offers a suite of free mobile and Internet services that makes it easy for people to find and immediately connect with anyone in the U.S. Only WhitePages offers one-click access to more than 200 million adults and powers more than 2 billion searches on over 1,500 partner sites including MSN, Ask.com, SuperPages.com and the United States Postal Service. For more information, please visit www.whitepages.com or check out the WhitePages blog at blog.whitepages.com.

Click on their Ad to learn more and sign up:

[Would you like to have a "Blogvertorial" story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website seend by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!]

Born out of a mother’s love and in memory of her son, B-Unit #83 from Airport Towing made its first public appearance in Sunday’s 4th of July Parade.

The Storer family, owners of WCB Advertiser Airport Towing and Burien Towing, spent the last two years recovering from the tremendous loss in their family – on July 23, 2008 Mark and Brian Storer were tragically lost in a small plane accident (read our previous coverage here).

The family has found ways to cope with their loss. The greatest of which was most likely an idea that was produced by Lynette Storer, Brian’s mother and Mark’s wife. Lynette is now the President/CEO of Airport Towing and has been helping run the day-to-day operations of the company for nearly 22 years.

According to Lynette’s son Jared:

“Her vision was to restore the ’66 Ford-350 Tow Truck, exactly as her son Brian would have wanted it done.

Even though it has proven to be an expensive and time-consuming project, Lynette has pressed forward with the restoration. Despite a depressed economy, the love she has for her son is far beyond any monetary value.

With the help of Lynette’s staff the project is now complete!”

The antique tow truck emblazoned with Brian’s driver number – #83 – made its inaugural Burien appearance in Sunday’s 4th of July Parade and was driven by Lynette, with some very special people on board – Brian’s wife Christy and their sons Sam and Toby rode ‘shotgun’.

“B-Unit #83 is a tribute to Brian Storer. The lean, mean, Ford racing machine has been restored for one reason: it was Brian Storer’s dream to revive this this truck and make it his own,” said Lynette.

With the help of several employees, antique specialists and paint specialists at local Huddleson’s Auto Color World in White Center, this vintage truck was lovingly re-assembled and restored.

Final touches were put on this week by Roy Dunn and his crew at Dunn Auto Graphics in Des Moines. The graphics were designed and hand lettered by Roy.

What’s next for B-Unit #83 after Burien’s 4th of July Parade? It will take its place along with 13 other antique tow trucks in the in the Airport Towing Museum as the most powerful truck in the collection. Mark Storer began his collection of exotic and antique tow trucks in 1997.

If you’d like to learn the entire history of B-Unit #83, click here.

Here are some photos of this nicely-restored vehicle that’s a fitting tribute to a life lost too young:

[Would you like to have a "Blogvertorial" story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website seen by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!]

WCB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week will surely set off fireworks – a rare, one-of-a-kind 6-bedroom, 3-bath Normandy Park beauty with a nice view of Arrow Lake and Lot A beach rights.

This home is very light and bright and features huge sun-filled windows, new designer exterior paint, extra spacious kitchen, cozy downstairs family room, 2 brick fireplaces, room for 2nd kitchen on lower level, fabulous entertainment deck off dining room and large 2 car garage.

Here are the details:

WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, July 4th, from 1pm to 4pm.

WHERE: 19620 1st Place SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166

INFO:

• List Price: $475,000
• Listing#: 89273
• Beds: 6
• Baths: 3
• Year Built: 1966
• Garage-Detached
• Fireplaces: 2
• Approximate House SqFt: 3,000
• Lot Square Footage: 14,926

Interior Features:

• 2nd Kitchen

Site Features:

• Cable TV
• Deck
• Fenced-Partially
• Patio
• RV Parking

Marketing Remarks:

Rare one-of-a-kind 6 bed. 3 bath beauty with nice view of Arrow Lake and Lot A beach rights.

This home is very light and bright and features huge sunfilled windows,new designer exterior paint,extra spacious kitchen,cozy downstairs family room, 2 brick fireplaces, room for 2nd kitchen on lower level, fabulous entertainment deck off dining room and large 2 car garage.

The lovely manicured .34 acre lot is walking distance to award winning Marvista Elementary, restaurants and shopping.

A real gem!

Click here to see the full, detailed listing.

Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.

[Would you like to have a "Blogvertorial" story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website seen by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!]

We stopped in recently to say Hello to returning White Center Blog Blog Advertiser Doug Stevens of Center Tool Rentals.

Center Tool Rentals is located in the thriving Delridge Triangle, where West Seattle meets White Center at Roxbury, 9444 Delridge Way SW.

They’ve been in business for over 35 years. Their slogan is “We Rent Most Anything.”

“The list of what we have to rent out is pretty long,” Doug said. “Our rental book has 37 pages. About 70% of our rentals are for around-the-house projects, and about 30% goes to light contractors.”

Summer is almost here and Center Tool is ready to help with those good ol’ summertime projects.

Here are just a few of the available items:

• Thatchers
• Mowers
• Aerators
• Edgers
• Tillers
• Pressure Washers
• Trenchers
• Posthole diggers
• Chainsaws
• Portable cement mixers
• Log splitters
• Weed eaters

Remember, the safety gear that you may need when using heavy machinery is more than likely available at Center Tool Rentals. Just ask, and Doug Stevens or his crew will advise you.

Come in anytime and say Hi to Doug and his workers Alan, Fred, Ray and Kat!

Center Tool Rentals
9444 Delridge Way SW (at Roxbury)

Phone: 206-762-5057

Hours:

• Monday through Saturday 8am to 6pm
• Sunday 10am to 4pm

www.centertoolrental.com

[Would you like to have a “Blogvertorial” story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website seen by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!]

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a 5-bedroom Normandy Park view home located on a huge lot with beach/community club rights.

This stunning 2,503 square foot home features a fabulous gourmet kitchen with custom woodwork, beautiful formal dining room with custom recessed lighting, light and bright elegant living room with cozy gas fireplace and wet bar, extremely spacious master suite with 2 additional large bedrooms, a tasteful office/den off master suite, Lot A beach rights, and award-winning Marvista Elementary School.

Here are the details:

WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, May 23th, from 1pm to 4pm.

WHERE: 1919 SW 170th St, Normandy Park 98166

INFO:

• List Price: $949,000
• Listing#: 72184
• Beds: 5
• Baths: 3.25
• Fireplaces: 3
• Carport-Attached
• Garage-Attached
• Year Built: 1949
• Approximate House SqFt: 4,400
• Lot Square Footage: 30,112

Interior Features:

• 2nd Kitchen
• Bath Off Master
• Dbl Pane/Storm Windw
• Dining Room
• Disabled Access
• French Doors
• Hot Tub/Spa
• Sauna
• Security System
• Skylights
• Wired for Generator

Site Features:

• Cable TV
• Deck
• Disabled Access
• Gas Available
• High Speed Internet
• Hot Tub/Spa
• Patio
• RV Parking
• Shop
• Sprinkler System

Marketing Remarks:

Nestled amidst lush estate grounds above the waters of Puget Sound, find this spectacular mid century one level home.

Built around a patio courtyard with bedroom, living and guest wings, it is designed to afford privacy yet provide dramatic entertaining spaces.

This updated 5 bedroom abode boasts fine finishes and amazing light filled spaces yet retains its 1949 ambiance. 5 car parking accommodate the collector and access to the Normandy Park Community Club amenities is an added bonus.

Incredible!

Directions:

• West on 160th
• Left on 19th SW
• Right on SW 170th
• Half block to private road “Normandy Estates”
• Second home on left.

Click here to see the full, detailed listing.

Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.

[Would you like to have a “Blogvertorial” story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website seen by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!]

WCB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a lovely 3-bedroom Normandy Park Rambler located on a park-like lot with beach rights.

This stunning 2,503 square foot home features a fabulous gourmet kitchen with custom woodwork, beautiful formal dining room with custom recessed lighting, light and bright elegant living room with cozy gas fireplace and wet bar, extremely spacious master suite with 2 additional large bedrooms, a tasteful office/den off master suite, Lot A beach rights, and award-winning Marvista Elementary School.

Here are the details:

WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, May 16th, from 1pm to 4pm.

WHERE: 18951 Marine View Cir SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166

INFO:

• List Price: $525,000
• Listing#: 47053
• Beds: 3
• Baths: 2.25
• Fireplaces: 1
• Year Built: 1939
• Approximate House SqFt: 2,503
• Lot Square Footage: 23,202

Interior Features:

• 2nd Kitchen
• Bath Off Master
• Dble Pane/Strm Windw
• Dining Room
• French Doors
• Skylights
• Pantry

Site Features:

• Cable TV
• Deck
• Fenced-Partially
• Outbuildings
• Patio
• RV Parking
• Sprinkler System

Marketing Remarks:

Absolutely lovely Normandy Park Rambler located on a park-like .53 acre lot.

This stunning 2503 sq. ft. home features a fabulous gourmet kitchen with custom woodwork, beautiful formal dining room w/custom recessed lighting, light and bright elegant living room with cozy gas fireplace and wet bar, extremely spacious master suite with 2 additional large bedrooms, a tasteful office/den off master suite, Lot A beach rights, and award winning Marvista Elementary School.

This home is truly amazing!

Click here to see the full, detailed listing.

Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.

[Would you like to have a “Blogvertorial” story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website seen by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!]

WCB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a 4 bedroom view home in quiet Hurstwood, close to Seahurst Park and everything Burien has to offer!

Panoramic vistas from this lovely, well situated mid-century home nestled amongst the Japanese cherry trees.

This home has 2.75 bathrooms, hardwood floors in the main areas, 2 fireplaces, a second kitchen, a delightful patio, a view deck, storage galore, plus a rooftop deck that offers even wider views – the Sound and the Olympics await you!

AHS Home Warranty included.

Here are the details:

WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, May 9th, from 1pm to 4pm.

WHERE: 1434 SW 137th St, Burien 98166-1051

INFO:

• List Price: $549,900
• Listing#: 47017
• Beds: 4
• Baths: 2.75
• Fireplaces: 2
• Year Built: 1969
• Approximate House SqFt: 3,180
• Lot Square Footage: 12,500

Interior Features:

• Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
• 2nd Kitchen
• Bath Off Master
• Dbl Pane/Storm Windw
• Dining Room
• Skylights

Site Features:

• Cable TV
• Deck
• Outbuildings
• Patio
• Sprinkler System

Marketing Remarks:

Such a view!

Panoramic vistas from this lovely, well situated mid-century home nestled amongst the Japanese cherry trees.

This home features 4 bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms, hardwood floors in the main areas, 2 fireplaces, a second kitchen, a delightful patio, a view deck, storage galore, plus a rooftop deck that offers even wider views – all this in quiet Hurstwood, close to Seahurst Park and everything Burien has to offer.

The Sound and the Olympics await you… AHS Home Warranty included.

Upper flr. has 4 bedrooms, two full bths., lg. master w/5 piece bath & walk-in closet.

DIRECTIONS:

• Ambaum Blvd South
• West on SW 144th
• North (rt) on 13th Av SW.
• At stop, rt on SW 140th (straight goes into Seahurst Pk)
• Rt on 16th Av SW, wind to top
• Rt on SW 137th.
• House on left corner.

Click here to see the full, detailed listing.

Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.

[Would you like to have a “Blogvertorial” story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website read by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!]

The next White Center Business District Mixer will be Tuesday, May 4th from 6pm — 7:30pm at the Del Rio Restaurant, 10230 16th Avenue SW, and will include a light dinner.

This is a great opportunity for White Center business owners, employees or residents to come meet their neighbors and talk business.

Topics on the agenda for this mixer will include:

• Reports: alcoholic forum, parking, district marketing
• Discussion: Food PR firm
• Announcements: Jubilee Day & Spring Clean & others
• Future monthly meeting issues and topics

Here are the details:

WHAT: White Center Business District Mixer

WHEN: Tuesday, May 4th from 6pm – 7:30pm

WHERE: Del Rio Restaurant, 10230 16th Avenue SW

INFO: Contact Nhan Nguyen at 206-694-1082 with any questions.

Here’s info from a flier:

White Center Business District Meeting – Happy Cinco De Mayo!

• You care for the White Center Business District
• You are invested here!
• You would love to see it become a great place to work, shop and hang out
• You want to discuss with like-minded business representatives how to:
  • Improve the district
  • Advocate for business issues
  • Create mutual support among businesses
• You are craving a sustainable conversation:

You are invited to:

White Center Business District MIXER

Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Time: 6pm—7:30pm Location: Del Rio Restaurant, 10230 16th Avenue SW

Light dinner will be served.

Contact Nhan Nguyen at 206-694-1082 for any questions.

TOPICS:

• Reports: alcoholic forum, parking, district marketing
• Discussion: Food PR firm
• Announcements: Jubilee Day & Spring Clean & others
• Future monthly meeting issues and topics

The White Center Community Development Association has released their latest Discount Shopping Card, which can be used for incentives at many local businesses.

First introduced in 2008, the free White Center Discount Shopping Card features dozens of participating local businesses, from Reyes Tax Services ($5 off 1040 tax return) to Murphy’s Paw (free sample of homemade dog biscuit) and much, much more.

To get your own Discount Card, click here (JPEG file).

To print out a list of participating businesses, click here (PDF file).

We encourage all our Readers to download, print and use this card, as it may not only help you save money, it stimulates our local economy!