The White Center Blog https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds stave off elimination with 4-3 playoff win over Penticton South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, theater, arts and more for late March Measles exposure reported at Sea-Tac Airport; health officials urge vaccination check SCAM ALERT: King County warns of fraudulent court hearing notices sent by text and email Rotary Club of Burien & White Center to honor local leaders at April 30 gala Thunderbirds Thursday: Playoffs are here(!) as Seattle faces off against Penticton; team awards highlight season Wally’s Chowder House in Des Moines to be sold amid past scrutiny of buyer and seller King County Sheriff’s Office deputies make multiple arrests during St. Patrick’s Day emphasis patrol Thunderbirds Thursday: Seattle gains ground in playoff race with 3 points, final games this weekend; Summer Hockey Camps coming in August King County advances drainage and stormwater improvements in White Center ponds project Chief Sealth Drama Company to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ from May 1–3 New Evergreen and Tyee high schools debut redesigned learning environments Thunderbirds Thursday: Seattle T-Birds climb Western Conference standings during playoff push The hidden secret about ‘local’ home services companies: why Glendale Heating and Air Conditioning is your truly local choice Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade announces run for State House seat held by Rep. Mia Gregerson Thunderbirds Thursday: Seattle skates past Kamloops 4–1, weekend series with Tri-City next Rat City Art Walk returns to White Center Thursday night, April 16 Deputies arrest suspect after shooting and barricaded standoff in White Center area Friday night Man hospitalized after shooting in White Center Sunday afternoon White Center to Seattle just got easier. Here’s how to flip your trip. Free repair event coming to White Center’s Log Cabin on Saturday, Mar. 14 Free repair event coming to White Center’s Log Cabin on Saturday, Mar. 14 SAVE THE DATE: ‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ returning to Des Moines Saturday, June 20…with a twist Highline Schools Foundation to host 2026 Gold Star Bash honoring educators, staff and volunteers on Thursday, Mar. 26 ‘Empty Bowls’ raises more than $24,000 for White Center and Highline Area Food Banks St. Bernadette Parish School invites families to visit, learn about programs for ages 2 1/2 through 8th grade Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21 MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening: A gentle invitation to begin again REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8 Weed Warriors to host public tour of Myers Way Wetland on Friday, Feb. 27 Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season Weed Warriors to host public tour of Myers Way Wetland on Friday, Feb. 27 Kent Chamber to host two-day Women’s Conference ‘The Era of Her’ Mar. 5 and 6 Highline Public Schools to cut $8 million from budget, eliminate more than 31 central office positions Brush It Off Seattle to host weeklong Teen Art Camp in July WSDOT closes two northbound lanes on SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge after inspection Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13 Thunderbirds Thursday: Police vs. Fire Charity Cup set for this Saturday’s doubleheader in Kent Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21 Exchange Club of Highline annual auction on Saturday, Feb. 28 will support children and families across Highline Highline Public Schools students share what Black history means R.U.R. (‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’) asks ‘Is it time to call tech support?’ at Burien Actors Theatre from Feb. 13 through March 8 King County Executive strengthens protections and support for immigrant and refugee communities SCAM ALERT: Police warn about fraudsters impersonating deputies by phone and text Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows Thunderbirds Thursday: Girls Night Out on Friday, Feb. 20 includes $45 ticket, wine and tumbler 34th District Democrat Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for alcohol use before budget hearing Tim’s Tavern team to take over day to day operations at Slim’s Last Chance; White Center location remains open Support Local Journalism