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Sound Transit seeks 75‑Year bonding authority as West Seattle light‑rail costs rise
Sat, 02/07/26
Sound Transit is asking state lawmakers for permission to issue bonds with maturities of up to 75 years, a major shift in how the agency finances its projects and one that could directly affect the timeline for bringing light rail to West Seattle…MORE
King County sees dramatic drop in gun violence; Shooting Incidents reach pre-pandemic levels in 2025
Thu, 02/05/26
King County experienced a significant decline in gun violence throughout 2025, with shooting victim numbers falling to their lowest levels since before the pandemic.
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Alki Elementary reconstruction reaches key milestones as construction progresses toward fall opening
Wed, 02/04/26
The Seattle Public Schools project to replace the original Alki Elementary School with a modern, multi-story facility reached several major milestones as of late 2025.
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SDOT's second year spending plan will transform West Seattle and Ballard infrastructure
Tue, 02/03/26
SDOT’s second-year draft Transportation Levy plan (2026) includes over 430 projects citywide, with targeted investments in West Seattle and Ballard focused on paving, safety, transit access, bike/pedestrian improvements, and bridge maintenance.…MORE
Chief Barnes cites 18% drop in crime during inaugural State of the City address
Tue, 02/03/26
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes delivered his first State of the City address on February 2 at the Northwest African American Museum, reporting a significant 18% decrease in overall crime throughout 2025 compared to the previous year.
MORERefugee and Immigrant Family Center voices support for Councilmember Saka following "Curby" controversy and compromise
Mon, 02/02/26
In a formal show of support, leadership from the Refugee and Immigrant Family Center (RIFC) has issued a letter of appreciation to Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka, praising his "principled approach" to resolving the heated dis
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TIM’s Tavern to assume operations of Slim’s Last Chance; Move offers “Backup Plan” amidst financial struggles
Sun, 02/01/26
In a significant shift for the Seattle music community, Together In Music—the team behind TIM’s Tavern in White Center—announced it will assume day-to-day operations of Slim’s Last Chance following a joint announcement made on soc
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Nationwide "Anti-ICE" Boycotts and school walkouts sweep across U.S. and Seattle
Fri, 01/30/26
Thousands of individuals across the country participated in a massive "no work, no school, no shopping" boycott on January 30 to protest federal immigration enforcement and recent fatal shootings,.
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Early plans for West Seattle emergency housing hub gain support from Councilmember Saka
Thu, 01/29/26
An empty industrial lot located at 7201 Second Avenue Southwest in West Seattle could soon be transformed into a transitional housing hub for people living in recreational vehicles and tiny homes.
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