West Seattle - News

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.

UPDATE March 9

From 5 a.m. Monday, March 9, through 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, all northbound lanes of the SR 99 First Ave S Bridge in Seattle will close so crews can make urgent temporary repairs.

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.

Local student mathematicians are preparing for a day of intense calculation as the West Seattle Math Competition arrives at the Admiral HUB on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

The Seattle Chinese Garden, located at 6000 16th SW, was the site of a vibrant celebration for the Lantern Festival, or 元宵节, on March 7th.

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The music has officially returned to the West Seattle Junction.

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SPS will host a Highly Capable (HC, aka gifted/advanced learning program) on 3/18, 5-6pm for prospective HC families at Alki Elementary’s interim location (5000 SW Spokane St, Schmitz Park Elementary, NOT the current Alki location).

Update 8:30pm

The suspect was taken into custody around 8:15pm 

Original Post

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.

In the quiet neighborhood of Arroyo Heights, two "lions"  found themselves in a very un-lion-like predicament on Thursday afternoon.

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