April 2026

West Seattle Garden Tour 2027 grant applications available

Information from West Seattle Garden Tour

Each year, the West Seattle Garden Tour, a 501(c)(3) organization, provides grants to other nonprofit organizations for projects that fit our mission--to promote horticulture, education and artistic endeavors within West Seattle and neighboring communities. The 2027 grant cycle is now open. Nonprofit organizations with eligible projects are invited to apply.

Our 2027 grant application form and guidelines are now available at https://www.westseattlegardentour.org/grants. Completed applications are due

by midnight July 15, 2026. Grant requests are usually in the $2,000 to $6,000 range with some requests higher or lower.

Accepted projects would receive funds in March 2027.

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Sports Watch 4-22-26

By Tim Clinton

Sports Editor

The upcoming week in sports is highlighted by several high-profile professional and collegiate home matchups.

On Saturday, April 25, the Seattle Sounders host FC Dallas at Lumen Field, while the Seattle Torrent take on Montreal at Climate Pledge Arena. The Seattle Storm also returns to Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, April 29, for a clash against Portland. Fans of professional rugby can catch the Seattle Seawolves hosting Chicago at Starfire Stadium on Friday evening.

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West Seattle Tool Library holding annual Tool Sale Fundraiser on April 25

The West Seattle Tool Library is excited to host its Annual Tool Sale on Saturday, April 25, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This signature event will take place at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, located at 4408 Delridge Way SW.

As the library’s most significant fundraiser of the year, the sale offers the community an opportunity to purchase hundreds of tools at deeply discounted prices. Shoppers can expect a wide selection ranging from power drills and saws to hand tools and gardening equipment. This year’s event also coincides with the Cooper Artist Garage Sale, creating a vibrant community atmosphere for local shoppers.

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Highland Park Action Coalition to tackle contentious roadway safety project at April 22 meeting
6:30pm at Delridge Branch Library

The Highland Park Action Coalition (HPAC) has scheduled its next community meeting for Wednesday, April 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. to be held in person at the Delridge Branch Library. This meeting follows what the coalition described as a "long and contentious" March session with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) regarding the Highland Park Way Safety Project. HPAC leaders intend to use this time to formulate a response to the City and discuss how the coalition can best support community concerns.

Beyond transportation, the meeting will also address Mayor Wilson’s proposal for the Glassyard Commons RV Safe Lot and Tiny House Village at 7200 W Marginal Way SW. HPAC has invited a representative from the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) to discuss the project and share actions taken with the City so far.

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Traffic safety tops concerns in 2025 Seattle Public Safety Survey; Community dialogues announced for Ballard and West Seattle

The results of the 2025 Seattle Public Safety Survey are in, revealing that Traffic Safety has emerged as the number one concern for residents across the city. Conducted independently by researchers at Seattle University, the survey is a core component of the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) Micro-Community Policing Plans (MCPP), designed to capture neighborhood-level perceptions of crime and safety to better align police services with community needs.

Citywide Findings: Capacity and Crime

Beyond traffic issues, the survey identified a clear set of citywide priorities. Following traffic safety, the top concerns for Seattleites are Community Capacity (access to resources like mental health services and 9-1-1 dispatch), Police Capacity (staffing levels and response times), Property Crime, and Homelessness.

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34th District lawmakers to host Town Hall at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center May 8

Residents of the 34th Legislative District will have the opportunity to meet with their state lawmakers next month to discuss the results of the 2026 legislative session and look ahead to next year.

On Friday, May 8, Senator Emily Alvarado, Representative Brianna Thomas, and Representative Joe Fitzgibbon will host a town hall at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, located at 4408 Delridge Way SW. The event is scheduled to run from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

The meeting is intended to provide a platform for the delegation to share their achievements from the 2026 short session and outline their priorities for 2027.

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Sports Roundup 4-18-26

By Tim Clinton

Sports Editor

The Westside high school sports scene featured several dominant performances and high-scoring matchups across baseball, fastpitch softball, and boys soccer.

In baseball, Mt. Rainier delivered a massive offensive performance, routing Auburn 21-5 in a Thursday clash. West Seattle also showed significant power, stomping the Franklin Quakers with a 19-2 victory on Wednesday. While many games were blowouts, others were much tighter, such as Ballard's narrow 3-2 win over the Chief Sealth Seahawks and Cedarcrest's 1-0 defensive battle against Foster.

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Two robberies and no arrests early Friday morning

#2026-104478/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/F1

At 12:51 AM Friday, 911 dispatch receive a report of a robbery in the 1600 block of Southwest Holden Street. The suspect entered the location and told the clerk they had a firearm and advised the clerk to give them the money from the store and the victim complied.

No firearm was observed, just implied.

The suspect is described as wearing all black. The area checked negative for the suspect. 

#2026-104483/Southwest Precinct/Third Watch/W1

At 12:56 AM Friday, 911 dispatch received a report of a robbery in the 4300 block of Southwest Admiral Way. The suspect entered the store and displayed a handgun and told the clerk to hand over the money from the store, the victim complied.

The suspect then left and fled northbound.

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Easy Street Records: Bacon, lines and the vinyl you’ll fight for on Record Store Day April 18

Easy Street Records in the Junction is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most reliable Record Store Day destinations, and this year shoppers should expect limited‑run pressings of current indie hits, deluxe reissues, and a handful of surprise local pressings — all likely to move within minutes of opening. Easy Street’s online store and past RSD coverage show the shop stocks both mainstream RSD exclusives and curated staff picks, and its staffers are known for restocking and guiding collectors upstairs to rarities.

 

record Store day

Top vinyl to look for (likely to appear at Easy Street)

 

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Seattle City Council unanimously approves $4.8 Million for Mayor Wilson’s 1,000-Unit shelter plan ahead of World Cup deadline

By Liz Steen

Seattle City Council handed Mayor Katie Wilson two big wins, and a boost to her chances to meet a self-imposed deadline, with the approval of $4.8 million in funding for the mayor’s signature homelessness issue on Tuesday. In a unanimous vote for the Mayor’s signature proposal, the council voted to repurpose unused city funds to the Mayor’s plan of 1000 new shelter units in her first year, with the additional goal to open 500 before the World Cup starts in 60 days on June 15, 2026.  Tuesday’s vote approved almost 60 percent of the funds for the planned $8.2 million project. 

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