Jim Whittaker, the pioneering mountaineer who became the first American to summit Mount Everest, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at his home in Port Townsend, Washington.
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Councilmember Rob Saka Calls for urgent city intervention to address escalating violence at West Seattle’s Rotary Viewpoint Park
Wed, 04/08/26
Councilmember Rob Saka has shared a letter to Mayor Wilson seeking immediate executive sponsorship to address a worsening public safety crisis at Rotary Viewpoint Park in the Triangle neighborhood
MORESound Transit Executive briefs West Seattle Chamber on streamlined link extension plans
Wed, 04/08/26
Brad Owen, Sound Transit’s Executive Director for Capital Delivery, addressed the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce on April 8 to outline significant design refinements intended to close a massive funding gap and move the W
MOREFrom White Center to Burien: Salvadorean Bakery sisters set to open highly anticipated Tías Café
Tue, 04/07/26
The sisters behind White Center’s legendary Salvadorean Bakery & Restaurant are preparing to launch a new chapter in their culinary legacy.
MOREWhite Center Food Bank Benefit Concert at Tim’s Tavern, May 8
Tue, 04/07/26
information from White Center Food Bank
MORESeattle’s $77M transportation investment delivers key safety and mobility wins for Ballard and West Seattle
Mon, 04/06/26
The City of Seattle has released its 2025 Transportation Levy Annual Progress Report, detailing a $77 million investment that has moved the city closer to its safety and mobility goals.
MORESouth Seattle College earns national recognition for expanding TRIO-Informed student success across Seattle
Mon, 04/06/26
information from South Seattle College
MOREShattered window and neighborhood unrest: Resident recounts chaotic night at Don Armeni Boat Launch
Mon, 04/06/26
Sunday evening at the Don Armeni Boat Launch was marked by a familiar pattern of chaos that turned frightening for nearby residents.
MOREConstruction underway for SW Barton Street Repaving: What commuters need to know
Sun, 04/05/26
Construction has officially begun on the SW Barton St Layover Repaving project, with work expected to continue through Fall 2026.
MOREFeedback requested on updates to Sound Transit System Plan
Sat, 04/04/26
Sound Transit is working to reduce the impact of historic inflation, tariffs, labor shortages, supply chain disrupt
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