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Sound Transit is asking state lawmakers for permission to issue bonds with maturities of up to 75 years, a major shift in how the agency finances its projects and one that could directly affect the timeline for bringing light rail to West Seattle…MORE

The West Seattle Food Bank has announced a special clothing drive to stock the shelves of its new West Seattle Clothesline location at 5444 Delridge Way SW, Suite 100.

King County experienced a significant decline in gun violence throughout 2025, with shooting victim numbers falling to their lowest levels since before the pandemic.

The Seattle Public Schools project to replace the original Alki Elementary School with a modern, multi-story facility reached several major milestones as of late 2025.

information from the City of Burien

SDOT’s second-year draft Transportation Levy plan (2026) includes over 430 projects citywide, with targeted investments in West Seattle and Ballard focused on paving, safety, transit access, bike/pedestrian improvements, and bridge maintenance.…MORE

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes delivered his first State of the City address on February 2 at the Northwest African American Museum, reporting a significant 18% decrease in overall crime throughout 2025 compared to the previous year.

As WestSide Baby celebrates its 25th year of service, the organization has released its 2025 Community Impact Report, revealing a massive effort that distributed $2.62 million worth of essential items to children across the Puget Sound region.