May 2025

District 1 Seattle City Council Member Rob Saka hosted a community safety meeting on May 14 at the High Point Neighborhood House to address a recent "troubling rise" in gun violence impacting three specific neighborhoods in District 1: North Delridge, Snake Hill, and High Point. The meeting, described as "very late breaking" in its planning, aimed to bring the community and city leadership together to discuss solutions.

Seattle Night Out 2025 is Tuesday August 5th.

Night Out is a national event promoted in Seattle, by Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinators.

It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's office released a statement regarding the first court appearance for the suspect in the stabbing/assault/robbery incident on May 12 in the Admiral District. See our coverage here.

" The Court found probable cause for Robbery in the Second Degree and Assault in the First Degree with a Deadly Weapon and set bail at $250,000.

Information from The Whale Trail

Join us to celebrate Lynne Barre's retirement from NOAA following 25 years of dedicated service. Lynne served as the Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Coordinator for NOAA Fisheries and the Seattle Branch Chief for the Protected Resources Division. 

We are grateful for Lynne’s tireless efforts to protect the endangered southern residents and other species, and the long-lasting partnerships she built with organizations like ours. Her impact is mighty and the work she inspired will go on. Bring your stories and help us get her next chapter off to a good start!

Tim's Tavern in White Center is facing a range of challenges from ongoing noise complaints to permitting issues that could mean closure or at the very least major changes in how they present music and do business. 

PostAlley.org recently featured Tim's Tavern in an article discussing White Center's growing creative scene. The piece highlights how Tim's Tavern has become a hub for emerging musicians, offering a space for new bands to perform and develop their craft. The article also explores how rising costs in Seattle have pushed artists and venues to White Center, where they are working to build a vibrant local music community.

Update 6:15 am Tuesday

The facts around this incident were not immediately clear since they were based on early reports. Here is the update from the Seattle Police Department.

Officers arrested a 20-year-old man Monday evening after he stabbed one person and robbed another in West Seattle.

At 5:50 p.m., police responded to a reported stabbing in the 2700 block of California Avenue Southwest. Officers found a 47-year-old man with a stab wound to the arm and provided aid until Seattle Fire Department medics arrived. The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition.

The suspect grabbed a second victim’s arm and stole her phone. He then threatened a third victim with a knife. Neither of those victims were injured.

Several witnesses told officers they saw the suspect fleeing with a knife and a skateboard under his arm.

Since 1941 the Jolly Rogers Motorcycle Club, Seattle has been part of our community, brotherhood, and giving back. On May 17 amazing motorcycles, custom cars and more will converge on the White Center Eagles for the annual Blessing of the Bikes.

It's an annual tradition where riders of motorcycles or bicycles receive a blessing from a priest or religious leader for safety in the upcoming riding season. The ceremony often includes prayers, readings, and the sprinkling of holy water on the bikes. While originally rooted in religious practice, many events today focus more on rider safety than faith, making them inclusive to all participants.

The tradition has spread globally, with blessings held in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Melbourne, and even Rennes, France. Some events also include a memorial service to honor riders who have passed away in the previous year