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Pickleball vs. Tennis: Seattle Residents clash over future of Alki courts as city hosts final Public Engagement sessions
Sun, 06/21/26
A deep divide has emerged in the West Seattle community over the future of local racquet courts at Whale Tail Park (Alki Playground) and beyond, as Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) prepares to host a series of public meetings th
MORESouth Seattle College celebrates the class of 2026
Fri, 06/19/26
Information from South Seattle College
MORENew nature-themed park to break ground in West Seattle Junction neighborhood this fall
Tue, 06/16/26
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has officially finalized the design for a new community park at 4723-4731 40th Ave SW and is currently soliciting construction bids.
MOREAlki Elementary construction enters final phase; Move-in set for July 6
Fri, 06/12/26
The transformation of Alki Elementary School is reaching its final stages, with the project team officially announcing that move-in is scheduled to begin on July 6, 2026.
MOREA community celebration of flavor: The 21st Annual Taste of West Seattle returns Sept. 24
Fri, 06/12/26
On September 24, 2026, the local community will gather at The Hall at Fauntleroy for the 21st Annual Taste of West Seattle.
MOREMan dies after water rescue near Fauntleroy ferry dock
Wed, 06/10/26
A routine afternoon at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal turned tragic on June 10 when Seattle Fire Department crews responded just after 3:00 p.m. to reports of a person in the water near the 4800 block of SW Barton Street
MORETaste of White Center returns: Culinary celebration to support local food security
Mon, 06/08/26
The White Center Food Bank (WCFB) is set to host the Taste of White Center on June 20 from 12 PM to 3 PM, a community fundraiser designed to showcase the neighborhood's rich culinary diversity whi
MOREAnchorhead Coffee tunes into West Seattle: Award-winning roaster to take over former Starbucks corner
Tue, 06/02/26
The local coffee landscape is shifting as Anchorhead Coffee prepares to open its latest location at the prominent corner of SW Alaska and California, moving into the space formerly occupied by Starbucks.
MOREHighland Park leaders call for immediate halt to SDOT project, citing safety risks and poor outreach
Wed, 05/27/26
Community leaders with the Highland Park Action Committee are demanding that the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) “hit pause” on the Highland Park Way SW Connection Project, alleging that current design options ignore c
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