At its monthly meeting on Thursday, the Sound Transit Board of Directors faced pointed public criticism regarding its major projects and financial strategy, with many commenters tying their concerns to the agency's ongoing "Enterprise Initiative…MORE
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Northwest Seaport Alliance reports double-digit decline in August, cites shift in peak shipping season
Wed, 09/24/25
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), encompassing the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, reported a significant year-over-year (YoY) decline in cargo volumes, with August 2025 numbers dropping 18.7% compared to August 2024.
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Shooting near 27th SW and SW Cambridge sends male to hospital
Mon, 09/22/25
A shooting near 27th SW and SW Cambridge on Monday afternoon sent one man to Harborview Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds.
The extent of his injuries was not known.
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West Seattle drivers brace for three-week road closure as city upgrades aging water pump station
Mon, 09/22/25
Drivers in West Seattle should prepare for significant travel delays as Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) announces a full road closure on a portion of Southwest Spokane Street starting next week.
MOREKing County Council to vote Tuesday on DCHS reforms after damning audit reveals potential fraud
Mon, 09/22/25
The King County Council is scheduled to vote this week on new legislation aimed at reforming the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) following a bombshell audit that uncovered widespread financial mismanagement, improper payments,…MORE
Highland Park Action Coalition to host first in-person meeting of the season
Sun, 09/21/25
The Highland Park Action Coalition (HPAC) is set to host its first in-person meeting of the season this Wednesday, September 24th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Delridge Library.
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West Seattle peace rally calls for unity
Sun, 09/21/25
A call for peace echoed along the West Seattle waterfront on Sunday, September 21, as around 300-400 people gathered for the "Peace For All Rally and Human Banner Project".
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Alki's future as 'Neighborhood Center' remains undecided after Council vote
Fri, 09/19/25
A contentious proposal by District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka to remove Alki from a list of areas being studied for designation as a "Neighborhood Center" under Seattle's One Seattle Comprehensive Plan was narrowly defeated in a Sept.
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Alki Neighborhood Center designation sparks controversy ahead of final Council vote
Fri, 09/19/25
The Seattle City Council's Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan is heading into a final vote on September 19 that could determine the future of zoning in several Seattle neighborhoods for the next 20 years, with the community of Alki at the…MORE
Seattle residents offered free trees for private yards
Thu, 09/18/25
The Morgan Community Association (MoCA) has announced that Seattle Public Utilities still has a selection of free trees available for city residents.
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