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Sound Transit Board targets 2030 for fossil fuel phase-out amid $34.5 billion budget challenge
Thu, 02/26/26
At its February 26, 2026, meeting, the Sound Transit Board of Directors approved a sweeping new sustainability plan and addressed a daunting $34.5 billion "affordability challenge" as the agency prepares for a massive influx of riders for the…MORE
Seattle Police sponsoring 'Our City Our Safety' community conversation March 11
Wed, 02/25/26
Information from Seattle Police Department
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Sweeney Blocks redevelopment edges toward construction as final permits advance
Sun, 02/22/26
The long‑anticipated redevelopment of the former Alki Lumber site is entering its final pre‑construction phase, marking the most significant movement on the project since the Sweeney family sold the lumber business in 2021 but retained the land…MORE
Seattle's oldest community center reopens: A $7.5 Million green modernization for West Seattle landmark
Sat, 02/21/26
On February 21, 2026, the Hiawatha Community Center in West Seattle celebrated its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the end of a nearly six-year closure.
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Bridge deck concerns close two lanes of First Avenue South bridge in Seattle
Thu, 02/19/26
Information from Washington State Department of Transportation
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Washington lawmakers meet to extend transit bond terms to 75 years amid funding crunch
Thu, 02/19/26
Washington state legislators are considering a significant shift in infrastructure financing that would allow regional transit authorities to issue bonds with terms of up to 75 years.
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Community gathers for "Peat Party" to celebrate major restoration milestone at Roxhill Bog
Thu, 02/19/26
On a classic Pacific Northwest day, local advocates, scientists, and city officials gathered at Roxhill Park to celebrate a "major milestone" in the restoration of the Roxhill Bog.
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West Seattle Nursery’s "Little Free Library" Garden Wins Best in Show for Hardscape at Seattle Flower and Garden Show
Wed, 02/18/26
The West Seattle Nursery has been awarded the Display Garden Founders Cup – Best in Show award for Best Hardscape at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival.
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SPS Proposes Alki Elementary as Regional Hub amid concerns over "confusing" new identification process for HC cohort pathway
Fri, 02/13/26
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) officially proposed at the end of January that the newly rebuilt Alki Elementary serve as the new Southwest Region site for its Highly Capable (HC) "cohort pathway" model.
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