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Information from King County Local Services

The Seattle Department of Transportation is inviting community members to participate in the People Streets & Public Spaces program, an initiative focused on creating vibrant pedestrian spaces driven by neighborhood input.

The Sound Transit Executive Board convened a special meeting on May 14 to navigate an updated system plan proposal designed to address a staggering $34 billion program budget shortfall while attempting to maintain momentum on vote

Easy Street Records, the iconic West Seattle music institution, has been named the nation’s “Independent Retailer of the Year” at the Music Business Association’s Bizzy Awards, a top industry ceremony recognizing excellence across the music…MORE

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and design consultants from Board & Vellum hosted a public update on May 13 to unveil the latest schematic designs for the long-awaited Morgan Junction Park expansion.

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

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At 3:18 am the clerk of a convenience store in the 1600 block of SW Holden ST was robbed at gunpoint on May 11.

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is defending itself after a forensic audit found millions in public funds unaccounted for, triggering sharp criticism from Seattle and King County leaders and renewed calls to dismantle the…MORE

Walking down California Ave SW, it is hard to miss the vibrant explosion of color hanging from the vanity poles.

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Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is hosting an Open House to share an update on the Morgan Junction Park Expansion Schematic Design.  Join us on May 13, 2026 from 6 to 7:30 pm, at The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle.  

The White Center Business District is getting a major glow up, and the community is invited to celebrate the official lighting activation during the May, Rat City Art Walk on Thursday, May 21, 2026.