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Have you seen ‘Pumpkin’? Large orange cat has been missing in White Center since April 24
This large orange cat has been missing since April 24, 2024 at 10:40 a.m. from a White Center home in the 10200 block of 11th Ave SW, north of Steve Cox Memorial Park:. If you have any information about this beloved feline’s location, please contact Danielle Hashman. at 425-343-5780.
National Drug Takeback Day (+ food drive) is Saturday, April 27 at the Log Cabin
National Drug Takeback Day will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Log Cabin at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center. This event will also include a food drive, so in addition to your old prescriptions, please bring some non-perishable food to donate to the White Center Food Bank.
VIDEO: Watch police pursue, arrest 2 armed, juvenile male carjacking suspects
On April 12, 2024, King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Guardian One helicopter assisted Burien Police/KCSO officers in the pursuit of two armed male suspects following a carjacking that started in the White Center area and a chase that ended near Salmon Creek Ravine in Burien (map below). As we...
‘Conversations with KD Hall’ premieres Episode 2 of the Champions of Change Series this Saturday, April 27
The latest installment of KD Hall’s talk show, “Conversations with KD Hall,” is set to air this Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KING5 and KING5 Plus. Episode 2, a pivotal part of a four-part series titled “Behind Sports Edition with Champions of Change,” continues KD’s 19-year journey of storytelling and connecting diverse voices.
Temporary parking lot closure at Evergreen Field starts Monday, April 29
Starting Monday, April 29, 2024, the west parking lot next to the Evergreen High School Field will be closed for construction. This is part of the long-awaited school replacement project. “To ensure the new school opens by September, 2025, it’s crucial to start the parking lot work now,” officials said....
Police seeking public’s help regarding White Center vehicular homicide
The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help regarding a Vehicular Homicide that happened in White Center on Monday, April 22, 2024. Police said that on Monday night, just after 10 p.m., the King County Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls reporting a hit and run just south of the intersection of SW Roxbury Street and 15th Ave SW in unincorporated White Center (map below).
Parkside Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale will be Saturday, May 11
Parkside Garden Club will be holding its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11, 22024, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Normandy Park Community Club. Expect perennials, succulents, ground covers, grasses, trees, shrubs, edibles, houseplants, yard art and more!. Proceeds support local organizations, youth programs, and student...
White Center Heights Elementary PTA receives King County grant
King County is awarding $90,000 in grants to 42 volunteer-led community events and projects in unincorporated areas – including the White Center Heights Elementary PTA – through the Alan M. Painter Grant Program. The grants to community organizations range from $500 to $4,000. Applicants were required to match...
REVIEW: ‘It is astounding that there is not a single moment that falls flat’ in BAT Theatre’s ‘Red,’ which continues through May 5
Burien Actor’s Theatre presents Red, a Tony-Award winning play directed for BAT by Beau Prichard, which continues through May 5, 2024. Red is a Tony-award winning play by John Logan that chronicles the struggle of abstract artist Mark Rothko to complete a set of commissioned murals for Manhattan’s exclusive Four Seasons restaurant.
Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop celebrates 4/20 with deals and events
Hey Cannabis Connoisseurs, it’s time for Uncle Ike’s annual 4/20 celebration!. Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop is gearing up for a week of celebrations centered around cannabis appreciation, with unbeatable deals and special events running from April 17 to April 22, 2024, with exclusive offers that no other pot shop can beat, including of course, 4/20.
Learn how to mend your own clothing/fabric at Burien Recology Store’s Seamstress Workshop on Saturday, May 25
Hey, Waste Zero Community! Are you interested in learning how to mend your torn clothing or fabric?. “Mark your calendars to join our skilled seamstress at one of the Recology Stores during the scheduled workshops in May and early June,” organizers said. Burien Event is May 25. The Burien...
Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop celebrates 4/20 with deals and events
Hey Cannabis Connoisseurs, it’s time for Uncle Ike’s annual 4/20 celebration!. Uncle Ike’s Pot Shop is gearing up for a week of celebrations centered around cannabis appreciation, with unbeatable deals and special events running from April 17 to April 22, 2024, with exclusive offers that no other pot shop can beat, including of course, 4/20.
Recycling Event will be Saturday, May 4 at Criminal Justice Training Center
A Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien (map below). This event is open to Normandy Park, Burien and King County residents. Only residents in cars will be provided service. People walking...
Shop local, shop handmade (and for Mother’s Day) at Moshier Spring Pottery Sale on Saturday, May 4
The annual Moshier Spring Pottery Sale will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Moshier Community Art Center in Burien (map below). Twice a year students and instructors gather at Moshier Art Center to sell their beautiful handmade wares. Come to...
DSHS hosting Community and Career Event this Thursday, April 18 at new therapeutic youth facility in Burien
This Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services will host a Community and Career Event for several positions open at a new 12-bed youth transitional care facility in Burien. DSHS is looking to hire registered nurses, psychiatric social workers, psychologists/psych associates, youth counselors, therapists...
Public Health closes Tacos de Canasta in White Center for operating without valid permit
Tacos de Canasta, located at 10426 16th Ave SW in White Center (map below), was closed by Public Health – Seattle & King County on Friday, April 12, 2024 for operating without a valid permit. Public Health lists the reason(s) the establishment was closed. Reasons for closing an establishment...
Power outage knocks out electricity for around 12,000 in area Sunday afternoon
A power outage knocked out electricity for nearly 12,000 Seattle City Light customers in the White Center/Burien area on Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2024. The widespread outage started at 2:29 p.m., and was out for an area from Three Tree Point in the south up through Boulevard Park to White Center and South Park in the north.
Two armed male suspects arrested after carjacking, chase that started in White Center ends in Burien Friday night
Two armed male suspects were arrested in Burien on Friday night, April 12, 2024, following a carjacking that started in the White Center area and a chase that involved both ground units and the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Guardian One helicopter. Shortly after 7:40 p.m., Seattle Police received...
Have you seen Michael Wines? Burien man has been missing since Saturday, April 6 after leaving for Seattle show
A 33-year-old Burien man – Michael Wines – has been missing from Burien since Saturday, April 6, 2024, and police are seeking the public’s help. Wines was last seen at his parent’s home in Burien on Saturday night at around 9 p.m. From 9–9:26 p.m. he...
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