This Wednesday Dec. 18 a celebration of the projects and programs chosen by community to receive $11.75 million through King County’s participatory budgeting program will be held in White Center.
It seems like every day brings news of another scandal: politicians bending the truth, corporations cutting corners, individuals behaving badly. Why do people act this way, seemingly without regard for the rules or the impact of their actions? While there are many factors at play, a significant contributor is the perception, or in some cases the reality, of a lack of consequences for wrongdoing.
One key reason people lie is to avoid punishment. Whether it's a child hiding a broken toy or an adult fudging numbers on a tax return, the motivation is the same: to escape negative repercussions. This desire to avoid punishment is so powerful that it even drives people to lie to protect others. Think of the coworker who covers for a friend's mistake or the parent who takes the blame for their child's misbehavior.
This Sunday, the iconic Lariat Bar at 9827 16th SW in White Center will transform into a sweet battleground for the 4th annual Gingerbread Stomp. And no, this isn’t your grandma’s cookie bake-off – it’s a cookie construction carnage! All proceeds this year will support Stephanie’s Lifeline, proving that even gingerbread destruction can have a heart of gold.
For a mere $20, participants receive a gingerbread house kit, and have a few hours to channel their inner architects. But beware! Only the strongest, sturdiest sugar shacks will survive. At the end of the building blitz, everyone will vote on their top three houses, with votes being tallied in what promises to be the most delicious election since Hansel and Gretel voted themselves out of the witch’s oven.
The festive spirit will be sparkling brighter than ever in White Center this Sunday, the 22nd, at 5:30 PM, as the White Center Business Alliance proudly presents the first annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This community celebration promises to be a unique "White Center" style event, with a twist of charm and merriment that only White Center can bring.
Taking place at the corner of 98th and 100th, right outside Tim’s Tavern, this family-friendly event will commence with the illumination of the grand holiday tree. Prepare to be dazzled as the lights twinkle on, marking the start of a new holiday tradition in the neighborhood.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 653 AM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 WAZ509-511-558-559-142300- /O.EXA.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Tacoma, Bremerton, Seattle, Shelton, and Silverdale
653 AM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bremerton and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity, and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.
On Wednesday Dec. 11 a peaceful protest was planned by Chief Sealth International senior girls basketball player Fahima Mohamed. That protest meant she would sit out the game, and then read a statement to draw attention to the recent gun violence in West Seattle that claimed the lives of two 15 year old Sealth students, Sudayis Ida and Mobarak Adam.
In attempting to enter the gymnasium to cover the story, both Westside Seattle and Q13Fox News were barred from entry by order of Sealth Principal Ray Garcia-Morales. Asked to leave the campus despite the public being allowed to attend the game and even photograph and take video of the actions and words of Fahima Mohamed, both media outlets were denied their First Amendment rights.
Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle University have joined forces to launch the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at understanding how mammalian carnivores live and interact with people in urban and suburban areas.
The Alki Beach Cafe, under what was said to be new ownership as recently as last August, is closed with eviction notices posted in the front window. The notice is from the King County Sheriff stating that it is a criminal trespass to enter the building.
Westside Seattle covered the business transition to Paul Sandoval who took over the management of the business which has been a part of the Alki community for nearly thirty years.
But rumors on social media and some background information shared with WestsideSeattle indicated that the transition was not what it was purported to be, with the former owner retaining control, according to former employees.
We are seeking more information and will update if it becomes available.
Update 7:00 am
Power is back on for most of those that were affected except for a group of 146 customers north of Me Kwa Mooks Park along Beach Drive SW from SW Orleans Street on the north to roughly SW Oregon Street. That power is expected to be back on by 3pm.
Update 9:07pm
Some power is back mostly south of the original outage cause with1600 customers service restored. City Light projects restoration this evening.
The recent shooting death of a 15 year old Sudayis Ida in High Point seemed to slip off the public radar as just another tragedy with no answers. But that did not sit right with Fahima Mohamed.
Mohamed is a star basketball player for Chief Sealth and she is the reigning defensive player of the year, metro league mvp, team captain and a 4.4 GPA.
She’s close to reaching a scoring record of 1000 points in fact and her achievements mean she has the noteriety to bring attention to the issue of gun violence. The death of another 15 year old Mobarak Adam at the Southwest Athletic Complex 11 months ago and Ka'Don Brown whose body was found on the Sealth International High School campus in April 2023.
