March 2026

NOAA Issues Wind Advisory for Seattle area as heavy rain and 50 MPH gusts approach

Power outage potential at an elevated level.

 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Wind Advisory for the Seattle region as a potent storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and damaging wind gusts starting Wednesday.

According to the local forecast for Wednesday, March 11, rain is expected to begin after 7:00 a.m. with a 100% chance of precipitation. Residents can expect between a quarter and a half-inch of new rainfall during the day, with temperatures reaching a high near 51 degrees. Winds will steadily increase throughout the afternoon, starting at 10 to 15 mph and reaching 20 to 25 mph, with initial gusts as high as 34 mph.

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West Seattle gears up for a cleaner community: The "Beyond the Cart" event approaches

West Seattle residents are encouraged to clear out their garages and closets for the upcoming Beyond the Cart Reuse and Recycling Collection event scheduled for Saturday, March 21. The event, which runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, provides a specialized disposal option for items that cannot be processed through standard curbside recycling bins.

This year’s collection features a new location to accommodate participants. The event will be held in the South Seattle College – South Parking Lot, located at 6000 16th Ave SW, just past the intersection of SW Morgan Street and 16th Ave SW. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Waste Management, and The Junction.

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The gravitational pull of family and stars: Amy Berryman’s ‘Walden’ lands at ArtsWest

 

In the quiet, remote corners of a cabin in the near future, the fate of humanity and the bonds of sisterhood are set to collide. From April 9 to May 3, 2026, ArtsWest will present Amy Berryman’s Walden, a New York Times Critics’ Pick that explores the intimate friction between two sisters raised to look at the stars.

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80's Dance Party at The Center March 26

information from the Center for Active Living


Join us for a night of retro fun with live DJ music and dancing. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and retro snacks available for purchase. Wear your favorite 80’s attire!

Thursday, March 26
- 9 p.m.
The Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon St.)

$10 at the door
Open to the community for 21+

All proceeds go toward The Center’s programs and services

 

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REMINDER: Seattle Police sponsoring 'Our City Our Safety' community conversation March 11

Information from Seattle Police Department

You are invited to influence the Seattle Police Department’s safety approach for your neighborhood during our third “Our City, Our Safety” conversation of 2026!

On March 11, 2026, please join Seattle Chief of Police Shon Barnes and leaders from SPD’s Southwest Precinct to have a frank conversation about safety. 

Please join us! Mark your calendar for 6:00-7:30pm at Southwest Teen Life Center (2801 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98126) on March 11, 2026!

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OpEd- Word to the AI Wise: Add a password and security key to ChatGPT

EDITORS NOTE: Local West Seattle Mediator and Attorney Liz Steen is also a very capable technology user. As such she often uses various AI tools and other accounts interchangably as necessary. But as she discovered, that can lead to problems.

By Liz Steen

"OAUTH permissions" can be confusing. When you sign into Claude, Perplexity, or ChatGPT, the pop up says “Do you want to use open.ai to sign in?” Below the options are “Continue with Apple” “Continue with Google” “Sign up” or “log in.”

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Finish line in sight for Alki Elementary School construction project

The project team for the Alki Elementary School redevelopment has reached a major milestone this March, signaling that the "finish line" is finally in sight for the neighborhood landmark. In a recent update to the community, the team provided a sneak peek into the building’s interior, which is rapidly transforming into a modern learning environment.

 

skylights
3-story commons area features skylights, exposed timber & overhanging reading nooks. Photo courtesy of Seattle Public Schools

 

Interior Progress Reaches Final Stages

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Make a donation and vote on a name for a lion cub at Woodland Park Zoo

Information from Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo invites the community to take part in a special Lion Naming Poll for one of its two female South African lion cubs born on January 14.

The cubs were born to first‑time mother Ilanga (ee-LONG-uh) and father Tandie. The sister cubs mark an exciting new chapter in the zoo’s multi‑generational pride: their dad, Tandie, was also born right here at Woodland Park Zoo in 2014 to beloved lions Xerxes and Adia.

Mom and cubs continue living in the off-view maternity den where they can bond. Dad remains separated from the cubs and mother until the cubs are older. It will be several weeks before the cubs are ready to venture into the public habitat.

Naming Poll: 

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Roxbury Lanes and Roxy’s Casino change hands in $5.8 Million deal; New owners are experienced entrepreneurs

Roxbury Lanes, a local fixture located at 2823 S.W. Roxbury St., has officially changed ownership following a recent sale valued at just over $5.8 million. According to King County records, the property was sold by Store Master Funding VIII LLC, an Arizona-based lending specialist that had originally acquired the site in 2016 for $2.8 million. The transition marks a significant shift for the establishment, which includes the well-known Roxy’s casino and cardroom.

This acquisition occurs within a shifting landscape for regional card rooms, which often compete with larger tribal operations by focusing on a more intimate, community-oriented atmosphere. Industry veterans Ryan and Sokha Kunkel are the new owners and revitalized the former Iron Horse Casino in Auburn, reopening it as the Imperial Palace Casino.

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