April 2025

West Seattle Link Extension gets the go ahead from the Federal Transit Administration

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) regarding the West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE) Project. The ROD, dated April 29, 2025, signifies that the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) have been satisfied for the construction and operation of the project by Sound Transit. It also includes findings on other environmentally related federal statutory requirements. It means that Sound Transit now has the go ahead to begin the process of design for Phase 1 and property acquisition.

The WSLE involves constructing approximately 4.1 miles of light rail service between the SODO  area and West Seattle. The project corridor is divided into four segments: SODO, Duwamish, Delridge, and West Seattle Junction.

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Mayor Harrell announces legislation to build light rail faster and support smooth construction

Information from the City of Seattle

by Ben Dalgetty

Seattle Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to support the expansion of light rail in Seattle, with a goal of cutting permit review times in half. Revising Seattle’s land use code will lead to better neighborhood transit connections through faster permitting and strengthening the City of Seattle’s (City) partnership with Sound Transit. 

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North Highline Unincorporated Area Council to host engaging meeting on May Day

The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council (NHUAC) invites the community to an informative meeting on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7 pm at the North Highline Fire Station located at 1243 SW 112th Street in White Center. Members of the community are encouraged to attend, learn, share, and contribute to making their community a better place. Parking and entrance are located behind the station.

The upcoming meeting promises to be engaging, featuring introductions to new community members and updates on important local services and initiatives.

The evening will begin with a warm welcome to James Bivans, one of the owners of Wolfpack Cellars, a Burien-based winery set to relocate to 9617 16th SW in White Center in June. Wolfpack Cellars is a small, LGBTQ-owned business producing local Washington wines.  Attendees will have the opportunity to welcome James and the Wolfpack Cellars to White Center.

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UPDATE: Drug Take Back Day successful

Update Monday April 28

Jennifer Satterwhite, SPD SW Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator reports that the local Drug Take Back Day netted "more than 69 pounds" of unused or unwanted drugs in the event.

Original post April 25

Drug Take Back Day is Saturday April 26th 10am – 2pm at the SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St) & the North Precinct (10049 College Way N)

Drop off expired, unused or unwanted drugs and medications. No questions asked.

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Sports Roundup 4-28-25

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Boys soccer

West Seattle 3, Chief Sealth 2

West Seattle won Friday's boys soccer version of the Huling Bowl against the Seahawks.

 

Mt. Rainier 5, Auburn 0

Mount Rainier shut out the Trojans this past Friday.

 

Ballard 3, Lakeside 3

Ballard battled Lakeside to a tie Friday.

 

Hazen 3, Foster 0

Foster was blanked Friday by the Highlanders.

 

Highline 7, Tyee 0

Highline posted a shutout Thursday against Tyee.

 

Evergreen 2, Mariner 2

Evergreen knotted its visitors from Everett in a Thursday non-league match.

 

West Seattle 9, Rainier Beach 3

The Wildcats blasted Rainier Beach on Wednesday.

 

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ATM robbery leads to Bonney Lake and recovery of stolen Jaws of Life tool

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2025-111240/Southwest Precinct/First Watch/W3:

At 4:59AM Saturday, William sector patrol units responded to an ATM Burglary in the 6500 block of California AV SW. The officers collected several pieces of evidence, took photographs and fingerprints.

As the investigation evolved, it led to a storage business in Bonney Lake, which resulted in KCSO, PCSO, and Bonney Lake PD responding.

Upon arrival, two people were detained and a vehicle, driven by an identified suspect, fled from deputies.

The two people detained were INR’d after questioning.

GIU was contacted and responded to the location. A search warrant was granted for the storage locker associated to the identified suspect.

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