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King County Job Launch for ages 16–24 will be Wednesday, April 17
IHAP (Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Mentorship Program) For additional Information, please contact Vana Danh, King County Parks @ 206.477.2105 or visit Job Launch & PNTH Job Fair – White Center Teen Program.
‘It’s not the same without him’; Full Tilt Ice Cream will close due to loss of founder
Full Tilt Ice Cream – a beloved community gathering spot known for its unique flavors, lively music and classic arcade games – will be closing its doors in White Center after 16 years in business. The announcement comes just over a month after the sudden passing of founder...
Roxhill Bog restoration project moving forward despite hurdles; work party will be Saturday, April 20
After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the Roxhill Bog restoration project is back on track, and volunteers are needed for a work party on Saturday, April 20, 2024. “The good news is if you have visited the Bog lately, the dense thickets have been thinned out with a lot of brush removed by Seattle Parks and Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA), making it not only safer but also a healthier ecosystem for everyone to enjoy,” organizers said.
Burien Actors Theatre’s intense ‘Red’ explores art, ambition and our place in the world starting Friday, April 12
Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) presents Red, written by John Logan, from Friday, April 12 through Sunday, May 5 (except no performance April 28). This Tony Award-winning play is an intense two-actor knockout that takes us into the mind of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, for whom paintings are “pulsating” life forces.
Win a trip to Hawaii – donate blood during Bloodworks Northwest’s ‘1,000 Thank Yous’
Bloodworks Northwest this week announced the launch of its three-month “1,000 Thank Yous” campaign, aimed at expressing gratitude for donors across the Pacific Northwest for their heroic efforts to maintain a safe and reliable blood supply as well as highlighting the critical need for blood. The nonprofit blood...
DubSea Fish Sticks single game tickets on sale now; Opening Night will be Saturday, June 1
The DubSea Fish Sticks summer collegiate baseball team launched its single game ticket sales for the 2024 season this week, as part of National Fish Sticks Day. Opening Night will be Saturday, June 1, 2024, with the first pitch set for 6:35 p.m. The team hosts their events at Mel...
Put the phone down – extra patrols will target distracted drivers in Washington this month
This week, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) announced that law enforcement agencies across the state are deploying emphasis patrols this month, focused on identifying distracted drivers on the road. The enforcement period is part of ongoing efforts to encourage focused driving and marks the beginning of Distracted Driving Awareness...
White Center Kiwanis holding fundraising dinner on Friday, May 17
The White Center Kiwanis Club will be holding a Community Fundraising Dinner on Friday, May 17, 2024, and all are invited. This event will run from 5 – 7 p.m., and will feature steak from the Live Butcher or portobello mushroom, along with baked potato, vegetable, salad, and dessert.
PHOTOS: Highline School Board members see progress at tour of new Evergreen High site
On March 15 and 26, 2024, Highline School Board members toured the Evergreen High School construction site in White Center to get a first-hand view from the third floor. Rep. Tina Orwall, district and school leaders, and several alumni walked through also. They seemed delighted with 14 months of progress,...
‘It’s the people’ – twin servers Deanna and Dorothy share why they love their jobs
Idaho natives Deanna Flodin and Dorothy Davis are well known to the loyal clientele who frequent the Huckleberry Square Restaurant in Burien. They have been serving up all-day breakfasts and favorite pies for a combined 19 years at this family-friendly restaurant. Their customers know their sunny smiles and attentive service,...
Kush21 pot shop hit by 12 smash-and-grab burglars
On Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 at around 3:23 a.m., King County Sheriff’s Office Deputies assigned to the Burien Police Department were dispatched to Kush21 Premium Recreational Cannabis, located at 17730 Ambaum Blvd S. (map below) in reference to a commercial burglary. Upon arrival, it was apparent that the suspects...
Dynamic new talk show ‘Conversations with KD Hall’ will premiere with a party this Saturday, Mar. 16
The KD Hall Foundation this week announced the launch of an innovative new talk show, “Conversations with KD Hall,” aimed at connecting diverse voices and perspectives from various generations. The show’s pilot launch – which will premiere this Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. on KING5 –...
White Center Pride Spring Baskets giveaway will be Saturday, Mar. 23
White Center Pride will be holding its 5th annual ‘Spring Baskets’ giveaway to White Center area kids in need on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. at Dubsea Coffee. “We’ll be handing out free ‘Spring Baskets’ to White Center area kids in need, outside of DubSea...
DubSea Fish Sticks holding Job Fair this Sunday, Mar. 17
The DubSea Fish Sticks summer collegiate baseball team will be holding a Job Fair this Sunday, Mar. 17, 2024 at Mel Olson Stadium inside of King County’s Steve Cox Memorial Park. The job fair will run from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The team is currently looking to...
Roxhill Community Day will be Saturday, Mar. 23
Roxhill Community Day will be held on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Roxhill Park (map below). Expect lawn games, science and art activities, music, Vietnamese food and more. No RSVP is required. “We hope you can join us!”
1 suffers life-threatening injuries after shooting near Evergreen High on Monday
One person suffered life-threatening injuries after a shooting near Evergreen High School in White Center on Monday afternoon, March 11, 2024. King County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunfire around 2:30 p.m. in the area of SW 114th Street and 10th Ave SW. Authorities confirmed the incident did...
Fundraiser for family of the late Justin Cline will be this Sunday, Mar. 17
Itto’s in the West Seattle Junction is rallying support for the family of the late Justin Cline through a fundraiser and auction scheduled for this Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the West Seattle Eagles Club. The event aims to provide assistance to Cline’s wife, Ann, and their children in...
Cultural Connection Night will be Friday, Mar. 22 at Log Cabin
The White Center Teen Program (aka the Log Cabin) is excited to invite the community to the premiere of “Cultural Connection Night” on Friday, Mar. 22, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Steve Cox Memorial Park (map below). Join the WCTP for an evening of Cultural Performances along with...
Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School’s Roaring 20s Fundraiser will be Saturday, Mar. 16
All are invited to join Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024 for an evening that’ll take you back to the Roaring 20’s, featuring flappers, a speakeasy and so much more. This fundraising event – which runs from 4:30 – 10 p.m. – will include...
King County announces multi-part strategy to fight surge of fentanyl
On Monday, Mar. 4, 2024, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a multi-part strategy across five priority areas to address the surge of fentanyl contributing to record overdose deaths in the region. Strategies include expanded residential treatment for people with substance use disorders, a 24/7 buprenorphine prescribing line, new mobile...
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