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West Seattle Ledger
Tue, 11/03/26
Election Night Tally: Incumbents lead and local school & city measures pass across Seattle, West Seattle, and Burien
Tue, 11/03/26
Initial election night returns released shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, show strong voter support for local municipal and school measures across Seattle and South King County, alongside solid leads for incumbent lawmakers.…MORE
SDOT plan proposes eliminating car traffic on SW Alaska Street
Tue, 11/03/26
A proposal from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) would transform SW Alaska Street between Fauntleroy Way SW and 42nd Ave.
MOREMayor Wilson vetoes controversial RV permit bill, pivoting to executive strategy and safe lot expansion
Tue, 11/03/26
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has vetoed Council Bill 121283, rejecting a controversial proposed permit program for recreational vehicles parked on city streets.
MOREWest Seattle Car Wash Palace closes as property hits market for redevelopment
Tue, 11/03/26
The self-service Car Wash Palace at 6301 35th Ave SW in West Seattle permanently shut down operations on November 2, 2026. The property, owned by JTV Legacy Holdings LLC, carries an appraised value of $1,492,700.
MOREMayor Wilson vetos RV legislation; Press conference today
Tue, 11/03/26
Mayor Katie Wilson vetoed Council Bill 121283 on Monday, November 2, rejecting a proposed Recreational Vehicle permit program while signing four companion ordinances and issuing an Executive Order aimed at vehicle residency and homelessness.
MOREU.S. Marshals arrest Pacific Northwest fugitive wanted on child exploitation charges in West Seattle
Tue, 11/03/26
Members of the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force arrested a 50-year-old fugitive in West Seattle on Oct.
MOREGiant floating crane departs West Seattle waterfront for regional marine projects
Sun, 11/01/26
A towering presence that defined the West Seattle shoreline along Elliott Bay has pulled up its moorings and headed back to work.
MORESeattle cuts interest rates to 4 percent in major small business loan overhaul
Thu, 10/29/26
Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) announced a substantial expansion of the city’s Small Business Capital Access Program (CAP).
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