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The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has released an updated plan for parking restrictions along 16th Ave SW near South Seattle College, modifying its original proposal after hearing from local residents and stakeholders.

By Michael Oxman

Special to WestsideSeattle.com

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The City of Seattle is calling on neighbors in West Seattle to help chart the course for their communities as the city prepares for the arrival of new light rail stations.

In a move aimed at shielding immigrant communities from federal operations, the King County Council voted Tuesday to prohibit the use of county-owned or controlled property for federal civil immigration enforcement. The ordinance,

Drivers in the Seattle area are facing a significant pinch at the pump this week as gasoline prices continue a rapid upward trajectory.

On March 21, 2026, Denny International Middle School hosted a massive "Partnership for Hope" community store event, providing groceries, cleaning supplies, and essential goods to hundreds of local families.

At a meeting of the Seattle City Council’s Transportation Committee on March 19, 2026, officials unveiled major design revisions for the West Seattle Link Extension that could save billions of dollars and prevent the demolition of several…MORE

King County Councilmember and Sound Transit Board member Teresa Mosqueda issued a formal statement Wednesday calling for aggressive, creative thinking to address the escalating costs facing the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) expansion plan.

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The Seattle City Council’s Safety, Transportation, Engineering Projects, Sports & Experiences (STEPS) Committee will convene a high-stakes community roundtable on March 19, 2026, to address the mounting concerns of small busin