April 2025

White Center Library Guild Sale is back April 25-26

The WC Library Guild SPRING SALE is coming up next Friday(4-25) & Saturday(4-26)

All ages welcome.

Find bargains on veggie starts, second hand books and gently used household items.

Proceeds help support library programming.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request.

Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event.

Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

White Center Library • 1409 SW 107th Street • Seattle, WA 98146 • 206.243.0233

 

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Sports Roundup 4-20-25

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Baseball

Highline 7, Tyee 0

The Pirates shut out Tyee in a Friday game.

 

West Seattle 7, Chief Sealth 6

West Seattle squeezed by the Seahawks in Friday crosstown action.

 

Ballard 4, Lincoln 1

The Beavers beat the Lynx on Friday.

 

Interlake 11, Evergreen 3

The Wolverines succumbed to the Saints in a Friday clash.

 

Sammamish 21, Foster 4

Foster fell Friday to Sammamish.

 

Evergreen 10, Renton 1

Evergreen won big Thursday.

 

Evergreen 12, Tyee 2

The Wolverines also won Wednesday.

 

Ballard 6, Blanchet 0

Ballard blanked Blanchet in Wednesday action.

 

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Hundreds line California Ave in protest of Trump Administration policies

Hundreds of people carrying signs and making their voices (and opinions) known lined California Ave SW on Saturday Aprl 19 in protest of the Trump Administration's policies. Promoted by www.WestSeattleIndivisible.com the people were met with honks of approval by passing motorists and lots of thumbs up.

There were people gathered at more than a dozen of street corners along the avenue, some marching to join the biggest group at the West Seattle Junction.

Though not formally affilated with the national protest under the banner of 50501 (meaning 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement) there were in fact many thousands across the nation engaging in similar events. 

 

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Fire in single family house on 17th SW. No one injured

A large response was given to a single family residence fire at 8137 17th SW on Friday night around 9:30pm, Four or five ladder trucks, and up to 22 units were involved.

All occupants were evacuated safely and per scanner report they said they believed it started in the electrical panel in the basement. Firefiighters reported a lot of white smoke and power arcing on the outside of the building. 

The fire was under control within 30 minutes.

Low power lines were on one side of the house

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Sports Watch 4-18-25

Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

 

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

High schools

Baseball

Foster hosts Foss for a 10 a.m. Saturday doubleheader and entertains Renton at 3:30 p.m. Monday as Highline gets a visit from Interlake, Evergreen travels to Lindbergh and West Seattle visits Lincoln.

Ballard hosts Lakeside for 4 p.m. Monday action as Chief Sealth goes on the road to Rainier Beach.

Kennedy Catholic meets Kentwood at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Hogan field at Russell Road Park in Kent and Mount Rainier pays a 7 p.m. visit to Auburn-Riverside.

Highline hosts Foster at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday as Tyee entertains Renton.

Scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday are Kentwood at Kennedy Catholic, Auburn-Riverside at Mount Rainier, Roosevelt at Chief Sealth and Ballard at Lakeside.

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Say goodbye to Evergreen High School

The former campus will be torn down as school prepares move to new one

 After 70 years on the current campus, the time has come to say goodbye to Evergreen High School before we move into the new school.



EHS alumni and community members are invited back one last time to say farewell:

Saturday, June 14, 2025
12:00 - 2:00pm
830 SW 116th St, Seattle



The school will be offering light refreshments in the cafeteria and open up a few spaces (field, gym, library and 200 building) for alumni to walk through, reminisce and take pictures.

(1959 Forester yearbook -- the first one!)

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Stolen vehicle involved in shooting set ablaze

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2025-102138/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch:

At 3:14 am on Thursday morning, officers responded to a vehicle that was on fire in the middle of the street located in the 2700 block of Southwest Othello Street. SFD responded and the vehicle was burned badly.

Officers eventually were able to locate a VIN, and the vehicle was an SPD stolen.

The vehicle was used in a shooting in King County’s jurisdiction. A KCSO Detective was notified, and the vehicle was towed to their location. ABS was notified about the incident. FM5 was notified.

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Alki Community Council addresses Summer safety, environmental concerns at Alki Bathhouse meeting

Residents gathered at the Alki Bathhouse on Thursday, April 17th, for a meeting hosted by the Alk Community Council to discuss plans and concerns for the upcoming summer season. The meeting, led by Council President Charlotte Starck, aimed to foster a collaborative approach between the community and city leaders in maintaining public safety and preserving the beauty of the Alki neighborhood.

Charlotte Starck
Alki Community Council President Charlotte Starck led the meeting. Photo by John D. Skerratt

 

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SAKA: Providing neighborhood relief for problem speed racing

District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka shared news about new legislation regarding traffic safety cameras.

On April 15, the Transportation Committee met related to important legislation authorizing the expansion and new deployment of automated traffic safety cameras. In light of changes to Washington state law in 2024, the City drafted legislation to comply with state law and began the process of deploying this important camera technology for those neighborhoods that were asking for it. This legislation builds on the actions our Council has taken to support camera technology and on my efforts to support this crucial technology.  

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Gene Juarez Salon and Spa opens in the West Seattle Junction

West Seattle's Alaska Junction welcomes a touch of glamour today as Gene Juarez Salon & Spa opens its doors at 4730 California Ave SW, Suite C. This new boutique-style location, offering a full range of salon and skincare services in a modern and intimate atmosphere, now occupies the space previously home to Sound Credit Union, which announced its departure from the location nearly a year ago.

The salon boasts a comprehensive menu, including a dedicated barber, expert haircuts, coloring, specialized services for textured and curly hair, and hair extensions. On the spa side, clients can indulge in facials, waxing, and various lash and brow treatments, all provided by a team of skilled professionals within a tranquil setting.

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