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
MORESound 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
MOREWhite Center Food Bank Benefit Concert at Tim’s Tavern, May 8
Tue, 04/07/26
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MORESeattle’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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MOREShattered 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.
MOREConstruction 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.
MOREWashington Most Wanted Fugitive arrested in West Seattle for 2017 Vehicular Homicide
Sat, 04/04/26
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MOREWhy 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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