March 2026

Massive "Partnership for Hope" event delivers over $50,000 in free supplies to Denny Middle School Community

On March 21, 2026, Denny International Middle School hosted a massive "Partnership for Hope" community store event, providing groceries, cleaning supplies, and essential goods to hundreds of local families. The initiative, a collaboration between the Seattle CARES Mentoring Movement, the City of Seattle, Churchome, the 4C Coalition, and King County Best Starts for Kids, turned the school into a hub of support where "everything must go".

 

goods at Denny
An amazing array of food was given away during the event. Photo by Patrick Robinson

 

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From grocery aisles to school cafeterias: Breakroom Chronicles duo named honorary "Lunch Ladies"

On March 20, the shared campus of Denny International Middle School and Chief Sealth International High School was filled with even more rhythm and joy than usual. The stars of the day were Linisha "Esha" Smith and Melissa “Melly” Turner, the viral sensations behind the Breakroom Chronicles, who visited the schools to share their signature dance moves and receive a special community honor.

The duo, who rose to fame by filming high-energy dance videos and comedic skits during their breaks at a SeaTac grocery store, have become local celebrities for their authenticity and ability to represent everyday workers with humor. Their visit to the campus was a celebration of that spirit, as they were officially named Honorary Lunch Ladies by Seattle Public Schools.

 

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Celebrate your local heroes: Nominations now open for the 2026 Westside Awards

The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Westside Awards, an annual tradition dedicated to honoring the businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who have shaped the local community over the last year.

Members of the public are encouraged to submit nominations across four specific categories:

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Sound Transit proposes billions in savings for West Seattle Link, sparing iconic businesses and landmarks

At a meeting of the Seattle City Council’s Transportation Committee on March 19, 2026, officials unveiled major design revisions for the West Seattle Link Extension that could save billions of dollars and prevent the demolition of several community pillars. These updates follow a high-stakes Sound Transit board retreat in Tacoma where the agency developed three distinct "starting point" scenarios to address a massive $34.5 billion agency-wide funding shortfall.

The future of the West Seattle Link Extension was the center of a marathon Seattle City Council Transportation Committee meeting on March 19, 2026, as officials revealed design breakthroughs that could save the project billions while preserving iconic local businesses.

The updates follow an all-day Sound Transit board retreat where the agency grappled with a $34.5 billion funding shortfall by developing three distinct "starting point" scenarios for the regional system.

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Councilmember Mosqueda calls for creative solutions to address Sound Transit affordability challenges

King County Councilmember and Sound Transit Board member Teresa Mosqueda issued a formal statement Wednesday calling for aggressive, creative thinking to address the escalating costs facing the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) expansion plan.

Following a Sound Transit Board retreat, Mosqueda addressed the agency’s “Enterprise Initiative,” a strategic effort aimed at identifying policy, finance, and operational levers to bring the voter-approved light rail plan back within the range of long-term affordability. While the board reviewed various scenarios to manage rising expenses, Mosqueda clarified that these were not proposals for service cuts, but rather a starting point for deeper analysis.

“I stand united with my North King County Sound Transit board colleagues in our commitment to delivering light rail to West Seattle and ultimately to Ballard, and we need the spine completed between Everett and Tacoma,” Mosqueda said.

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Sports Watch 3-17-26
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

High schools

Baseball

 

*Thursday, March 19

*Redmond at Ballard, 4 p.m.

*Blanchet at Chief Sealth, 4:30 p.m.

 

*Friday, March 20

*Kent-Meridian at Foster, 3:30 p.m.

*Grants Pass at Kennedy Catholic, 4 p.m.

*Shorewood at Ballard, 4 p.m.

*Evergreen at Bellevue, 4:30 p.m.

 

*Saturday, March 21

*Chief Sealth at Eisenhower, noon.

*Mt. Rainier at Lewis and Clark, 1 p.m.

 

*Monday, March 23

*Chief Sealth at Cleveland, 3:30 p.m.

*Seattle Academy at Ballard, 4 p.m.

*Foster at Cedarcrest, 4 p.m.

*Garfield at West Seattle, 7 p.m.

 

*Tuesday, March 24

*Auburn at Kennedy Catholic, 4 p.m.

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Silver Alert subject found by officers

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2026-72326/Southwest Precinct/First Watch/W1:

At 8:00 am on Monday, while on routine patrol, an Officer got an ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) hit on a parked vehicle that had a Silver Alert attached to it. (NOTE: A Silver Alert is a public notification system used to locate missing seniors, typically age 60-65 or older, or people with cognitive impairments like Alzheimer's or dementia).

He found the vehicle unoccupied but noted that the engine was still warm. Noting that the subject would be close, other units responded for an area check.

Officers found the subject about a block away.

They were in good health. The family of the subject was contacted and Officers stood by with them until family picked up the subject.

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Seattle Council Committee to host critical roundtable on Small Business Survival anticipating light rail construction

The Seattle City Council’s Safety, Transportation, Engineering Projects, Sports & Experiences (STEPS) Committee will convene a high-stakes community roundtable on March 19, 2026, to address the mounting concerns of small businesses facing displacement due to the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) expansion.

Chaired by Councilmember Rob Saka, the 9:30 a.m. session in Council Chambers will serve as the official kick-off for a new program designed to protect the "neighborhood anchors" currently in the path of construction.

You can view the meeting on the Seattle Channel or attend the meeting in person at the Seattle City Council chambers on the second floor of City Hall at 600 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

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Denny Middle School to host "Partnership for Hope" massive free community store event

Denny International Middle School is preparing to host a significant community outreach event, the "Partnership for Hope," on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This free community store, designed to address food insecurity and strengthen local families, will be held in the school's Galleria from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..

Organizers have announced that the event will feature 37 pallets of food and household supplies, emphasizing that everything must go. The store is open to students, staff, and the entire broader community, offering groceries and essential supplies at no cost.

The Partnership for Hope is a collaborative effort between the Seattle CARES Mentoring Movement, the City of Seattle, Churchome, the 4C Coalition, and King County Best Starts for Kids.

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