June 2026

The White Center Food Bank (WCFB) is set to host the Taste of White Center on June 20 from 12 PM to 3 PM, a community fundraiser designed to showcase the neighborhood's rich culinary diversity while addressing local food insecurity. This family-friendly event will feature more than 30 participating restaurants, offering attendees the chance to sample a wide array of flavors ranging from banh mi sandwiches and bubble tea to tacos and pizza.

How the Event Works

Kim Thayil, the visionary lead guitarist of Soundgarden, is stepping out from behind the wall of feedback to share his definitive history of the band that redefined heavy music. His highly anticipated memoir, "A SCREAMING LIFE: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond," is set to arrive on June 9, 2026, through William Morrow.

The book offers an unprecedented backstage pass to the evolution of a band that sold over 30 million albums by breaking every traditional rule of rock and roll.

Frank Gross is bringing a West Seattle icon back to his roots with the opening of the newest iteration of Thunder Road Guitars at 2611 California Avenue SW. This move to the Admiral District represents the fourth version of the store in West Seattle and is envisioned by Gross as the shop's "forever home".

The location is deeply personal for Gross, who grew up in the Admiral neighborhood and lived in West Seattle for nearly his entire life.

From "Bent Cactus" to Guitar Icon

In an era defined by uncertainty and a sense of disconnection, ArtsWest has announced its 2026-2027 season, aptly titled "A Visible Existence". Drawing inspiration from artist Kara Walker’s sentiment that "Art is a way to make your life matter, to make your existence visible," this upcoming slate of productions asks how art can reveal the hidden worlds we carry within us. From intimate storytelling to high-energy musicals, the season brings together a collection of "artists, dreamers, outsiders, and communities" as they struggle to understand themselves through memory, music, and imagination.

Reclaiming History and Tradition

The local coffee landscape is shifting as Anchorhead Coffee prepares to open its latest location at the prominent corner of SW Alaska and California, moving into the space formerly occupied by Starbucks. This expansion marks a new chapter for the roaster, which has grown from a humble garage startup into a celebrated fixture of the Pacific Northwest coffee scene.

From Soundboards to Coffee Beans

The story of Anchorhead Coffee began in 2013 with Jake Paulson and Mike Steiner, two founders who made an unconventional career pivot from touring audio engineers to coffee roasters. Starting in half of Steiner’s garage, the duo initially made their mark as Seattle’s first bottled cold-brew company, selling their products at local farmers markets.

Ten years ago, Colin and Donna Pickering were driving through the Morgan Junction, just eight blocks from their home, when they spotted a "For Lease" sign. That moment of curiosity—asking each other, "should we?"—led to the birth of Whisky West, a neighborhood fixture that is now celebrating a decade of community, resilience, and fine spirits.

A Journey of Resilience

The path to ten years hasn't always been smooth. Like many local businesses, the bar faced immense challenges during the pandemic, requiring the owners to invest from their own retirement and home equities to survive. Beyond the global health crisis, Whisky West weathered four break-ins, including a frightening incident where a brick was thrown through the window during dinner service, and a devastating theft just before Christmas one year.