March 2026

SDOT announces revised parking plan for 16th Ave SW following community feedback

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has released an updated plan for parking restrictions along 16th Ave SW near South Seattle College, modifying its original proposal after hearing from local residents and stakeholders.

The final plan, announced on March 27, 2026, aims to address concerns regarding long-term RV parking while balancing the needs of neighborhood residents who rely on street parking.

New Restrictions and Timeline

Beginning in late April 2026, SDOT will install new signage to enforce the following rules:

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Blooms, books, and bees: West Seattle Nursery celebrates Spring with local talent
Spring Open House is April 11

As the community shakes off the winter chill, the West Seattle Nursery is preparing to burst into bloom with its highly anticipated Spring Open House on April 11th. This year’s celebration is more than just a seasonal kickoff; it marks a major milestone for a familiar face and offers a unique opportunity for neighbors to connect with local nature and literature.

The heart of the festivities will be the official launch of Nosegay Gardens, a new small business founded by the nursery’s very own Chelsea. Many regular visitors will recognize Chelsea from her educational videos, and they can now celebrate her transition into becoming Seattle's newest wholesale grower. From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Chelsea will be available to answer questions and share insights about her new venture’s offerings.

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Nature and creativity to bloom (again) at  DNDA's 2026 Arts in Nature Festival

The forest is calling, and it has a song to sing. The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) has officially announced the return of the Arts in Nature Festival, a vibrant, immersive experience set to transform the woods of West Seattle into a living gallery. The festival has been absent for seven years (2020–2026) initally due to the pandemic.

On Saturday, June 27th, 2026, Camp Long will host this unique celebration from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The festival, which is free for everyone, invites the community to wander scenic forest trails and discover a world where "art and nature move together".

A Symphony in the Trees

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Seattle invites West Seattle and Delridge residents to shape neighborhoods around future light rail stations
Survey deadline is March 27

The City of Seattle is calling on neighbors in West Seattle to help chart the course for their communities as the city prepares for the arrival of new light rail stations.

The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) have launched the West Seattle/Delridge Station Area Planning Survey, a key step in a community-driven process to define the future of these neighborhoods. Residents have until March 27 to share their priorities and ideas.

A 20-Year Vision

The survey aims to establish a shared vision for areas that will be impacted by light rail expansion over the next two decades. While Sound Transit handles the design and construction of the stations themselves, this city-led initiative focuses specifically on the surrounding neighborhoods.

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Sports Watch 3-26-26
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Seattle sports fans, buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled week beginning March 26. The highlight is undoubtedly at T-Mobile Park, where the Mariners launch their home opener against Cleveland at 7:10 p.m.. The baseball fever remains high as the M’s wrap up their series with Cleveland and brace for a high-stakes visit from the New York Yankees starting Monday.

While the bats swing at home, the Kraken are road warriors, battling through Tampa Bay, Buffalo, and Edmonton. Rugby fans can head to Starfire Stadium on Saturday to see the Seawolves clash with Hartford, while the Sounders travel to Houston for a Saturday evening showdown. On the local pitch, high school soccer teams like West Seattle and Ballard are fighting for turf dominance in a packed schedule.

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King County Council bans use of county property for federal immigration enforcement

In a move aimed at shielding immigrant communities from federal operations, the King County Council voted Tuesday to prohibit the use of county-owned or controlled property for federal civil immigration enforcement. The ordinance, led by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, restricts agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using county facilities, including buildings, parking lots, public parks, and vacant lots, as staging areas or processing locations.

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Blocked, not Broken

By Beth Dayo

You ARE energy. Every thought you have, every emotion you feel, every sensation in your body, none of it is possible without the movement of energy. You already know this. You've felt your mind spin for hours after a near-miss on the road, or lain awake replaying a conversation that ended badly. You didn't need anyone to explain that energy can get stuck. But you might not have considered what's actually happening when it does or why the things you're trying aren't always working.


In electrical systems, every failure follows the same pattern: energy input continues while the path to discharge is blocked, degraded, or mismatched. The charge builds. Voltage climbs. And if nothing intervenes, the system either overloads or shuts down to protect itself.

Your system works the same way.

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Seattle gas prices surge over $5.40 as national average nears $4 milestone

Drivers in the Seattle area are facing a significant pinch at the pump this week as gasoline prices continue a rapid upward trajectory. According to a GasBuddy survey of 775 stations, the average price of gasoline in Seattle has jumped 36.7 cents per gallon in the last week, reaching an average of $5.42/g today.

This latest spike means Seattle motorists are now paying 90.6 cents more per gallon than they were just a month ago and 1.15 more than at this time last year.The cost of fuel varies significantly across the city, with prices ranging from a low of $4.25/g to a high of $6.39/g.

National and Regional Trends

The trend is being felt nationwide, with the U.S. average gasoline price rising 24.3 cents in the last week to 3.92/g

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Sports Roundup 3-22-26

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

A busy week of prep athletics around the South Sound and Seattle area showcased explosive offenses, dominant pitching, and a few emerging contenders beginning to separate themselves as league play approaches.

In baseball, Mount Rainier Rams delivered one of the loudest statements of the weekend, erupting for 21 runs in a rout of Lewis & Clark and later battling Bonney Lake to a rare 7–7 tie. Their offensive depth was matched by Kennedy Catholic Lancers, who continued an impressive run with three wins in four outings, including a shutout of Grants Pass and a decisive victory over Battle Ground. The Lancers’ combination of timely hitting and reliable pitching has them looking like an early non-league standout.

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