March 2026

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda has announced an upcoming public forum to provide the West Seattle community with vital updates on the ST3 light rail expansion.

The event, titled "West Seattle Light Rail Forum: Momentum and Updates," is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st, at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.

The forum aims to foster clearer communication between regional leaders and the public as the Sound Transit Board prepares to make "critical decisions" regarding the light rail's future. Joining Councilmember Mosqueda will be a panel of high-level officials, including Sound Transit Boardmember Mayor Katie Wilson, Sound Transit CEO Constantine, Capital Delivery Executive Director Brad Owen, and Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka.

In the quiet neighborhood of Arroyo Heights, two "lions"  found themselves in a very un-lion-like predicament on Thursday afternoon. Mia and Mattilda are Leonbergers, a massive German breed specifically bred to resemble the lions on the crest of the town of Leonberg, Germany. Known for their gentle temperaments and thick, double coats, these "gentle giants" usually spend their days serving as fire department therapy dogs, providing comfort to those in need.

On a recent Thursday afternoon, however, the roles were reversed. The two dogs slipped past their owner, Linda Hiemer—perhaps in a moment of excitement over a squirrel—and ended up trapped on a ledge 30 feet down a steep cliff. For two hours, eight-year-old Mia and three-year-old Mattilda waited on that precarious perch.

The City of Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) have officially launched a new Station Area Planning initiative. This effort is specifically focused on the West Seattle Junction and Delridge neighborhoods, aiming to guide growth and development around proposed light rail stations.

As Sound Transit expands light rail across the city, the City is partnering with residents to ensure these areas grow into transit-oriented neighborhoods that are walkable, sustainable, and inclusive. A "station area" generally refers to the neighborhood within a 10-minute walk (approximately a half-mile) of a future station. The planning process will help communities build a shared vision for the future by identifying priorities for infrastructure, housing for all, and a strong local economy.

The White Center Community Development Association (WCCDA) is proud to announce the premiere screening of "Rooted in White Center," a docuseries directed by Moses Olsen. 

This series of short films captures the soul of a community, its diversity, and enduring spirit. It tells the stories of our immigrant and refugee neighbors and businesses and the investments they have made over the years.  These individuals have given their dreams, passions, beauty and strength to this place they call home.

Amanda Knox has produced an original music video to accompany the documentary about her return to Italy to meet the man who prosecuted her. Mouth of the Wolf: Amanda Knox Returns to Italy is a 2026 Hulu/Disney+ documentary that follows her as she returns to Italy for the first time since her 2015 exoneration. It is not a re‑telling of the Meredith Kercher case; it is a story about confrontation, trauma, accountability, and the unresolved human fallout of a global media spectacle. The documentary’s emotional center is Knox’s face‑to‑face meeting with the prosecutor who pursued her for years.

She posted the video with the following statement.