Jim Whittaker, the pioneering mountaineer who became the first American to summit Mount Everest, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at his home in Port Townsend, Washington.
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Councilmember Rob Saka Calls for urgent city intervention to address escalating violence at West Seattle’s Rotary Viewpoint Park
Wed, 04/08/26
Councilmember Rob Saka has shared a letter to Mayor Wilson seeking immediate executive sponsorship to address a worsening public safety crisis at Rotary Viewpoint Park in the Triangle neighborhood
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Sound Transit Executive briefs West Seattle Chamber on streamlined link extension plans
Wed, 04/08/26
Brad Owen, Sound Transit’s Executive Director for Capital Delivery, addressed the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce on April 8 to outline significant design refinements intended to close a massive funding gap and move the W
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White Center Food Bank Benefit Concert at Tim’s Tavern, May 8
Tue, 04/07/26
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Seattle’s $77M transportation investment delivers key safety and mobility wins for Ballard and West Seattle
Mon, 04/06/26
The City of Seattle has released its 2025 Transportation Levy Annual Progress Report, detailing a $77 million investment that has moved the city closer to its safety and mobility goals.
MORESouth Seattle College earns national recognition for expanding TRIO-Informed student success across Seattle
Mon, 04/06/26
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Shattered window and neighborhood unrest: Resident recounts chaotic night at Don Armeni Boat Launch
Mon, 04/06/26
Sunday evening at the Don Armeni Boat Launch was marked by a familiar pattern of chaos that turned frightening for nearby residents.
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Construction underway for SW Barton Street Repaving: What commuters need to know
Sun, 04/05/26
Construction has officially begun on the SW Barton St Layover Repaving project, with work expected to continue through Fall 2026.
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Washington Most Wanted Fugitive arrested in West Seattle for 2017 Vehicular Homicide
Sat, 04/04/26
This story comes from WestsideSeattle's news partner Q13 Fox.
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Why the Sweeney Blocks are stalled — and what it reveals about the West Seattle Triangle’s unfinished future
Fri, 04/03/26
For more than a decade, the West Seattle Triangle has been the neighborhood where Seattle’s big plans go to wait.
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