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‘THE NIGHT THE FENCES FELL’ — Seattle Parks says the Cal Anderson skate park does not need saving

Across the diverse communities that arise to defend it, what Seattle Parks has to say about Cal Anderson Park seems to barely matter. Honor the name of civil rights hero Calvin Anderson! The movement to “Save Cal Anderson skate park” … Continue reading →

Now hiring: The Cal Anderson Park Alliance activation manager is a CHS reader — Their new assistant can be, too

Two years ago, CHS reported the Cal Anderson Park Alliance was seeking an activation manager to shepherd gatherings and events in the park and nearby plaza above Capitol Hill Station. That’s how CAPA found its manager then. Now CAPA is … Continue reading →

This week in CHS history | Cops bust up anti-trans rally counter-protest, Ramie debuts, CC’s first to require COVID vax

Here are the top stories from this week in CHS history: 2025   Seattle Police make multiple arrests during counter-protest of fundamentalist church group’s rally in Cal Anderson Park — UPDATES Health department’s unpermitted vendor crackdown has barely made a dent in … Continue reading →

Salmon Bay gives West Seattle a battle

Salmon Bay gives West Seattle a battle Off patr Mon, 05/25/2026 - 6:47am

Suspect in Pike/Pine triple shooting arrested in SWAT operation at Capitol Hill Station apartment building

A Seattle Police Department SWAT vehicle and team were deployed across the plaza of Capitol Hill Station Friday afternoon as police took the suspect in Monday morning’s shooting outside a Pike/Pine nightclub into custody. SPD reported the arrest hours later, … Continue reading →

West Seattle Summer Fest returns for 44th Year with major zero-waste initiative and dynamic music lineup

West Seattle Summer Fest returns for 44th Year with major zero-waste initiative and dynamic music lineup Off patr Fri, 05/22/2026 - 5:42pm

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White Center "Glows Up": King County celebrates new lights and major road improvements

White Center "Glows Up": King County celebrates new lights and major road improvements Off patr Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:27pm

Scaling new heights: Inside West Seattle’s remarkable Castle Climbing Club

Scaling new heights: Inside West Seattle’s remarkable Castle Climbing Club Off patr Thu, 05/21/2026 - 5:11pm

A decade later, First Hill Streetcar tracks still dangerous for bicyclists

By Matt Dowell For its 10th birthday, the First Hill Streetcar will get a suite of minor safety upgrades from the Seattle Department of Transportation. But a decade after a bicyclist died following a crash near the streetcar tracks, cyclists … Continue reading →