White Center has long suffered from a reputation for crime. Being a community perched on the edge of the County/City line the name "Rat City" came to be embraced by many in the area as almost a badge of courage.
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City of SeaTac offers public works projects update
Fri, 03/29/19
King County Sheriff offers update on anniversary date of 2018 double murder in Burien
Thu, 03/28/19
The King County Sheriff provided an update regarding the murders of Elizabeth Juarez (13) & Eveona Cortez (19) in 2018. The two girls were shot and killed outside of an apartment complex near 136th SW in Burien in what may have been related…MORE
South Seattle College offering two quarters of tuition coverage for displaced Art Institute of Seattle students
Tue, 03/26/19
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MOREMan shot near White Center goes to hospital; Assailant at large
Mon, 03/25/19
Seattle Police and Fire Emergency crews were called to a scene in the 9400 block of 16th SW near White Center on Monday following a shooting that sent one man to the hospital with serious gunshot wounds to his back. Capt.
MOREMt. Rainier High Orchestra and band musicians advance to state contest
Sun, 03/24/19
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The Mount Rainier High School Band & Orchestra took home some honors at the Soundview Region Solo and Ensemble Contest. Saturday, March 9, 2019.
MOREShooting near White Center Starbucks sends young man to hospital
Sat, 03/23/19
According to the King County Sheriff around 12:35 on Saturday multiple callers contacted 911 stating someone was riding a bike near SW 100th and 16th Ave SW and they fired a gun shot striking another person.
MORETo sleep or to party? Burien city council discusses changing city noise ordinance, other topics
Sat, 03/23/19
By Gwen Davis
The Burien City Council held a jam-packed meeting on Monday, where members discussed several items.
Potential changes to the city's noise ordinance
MOREHate Free Delridge will demonstrate response to Islamophobia and the New Zealand attack on Sunday
Fri, 03/22/19
Hate Free Delridge response to Islamophobia and the New Zealand attack will take place in West Seattle's Alaska Junction at the cross streets of California Ave. SW and SW Alaska St. Sunday March 24th from 11 am to 1 pm
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