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Nickelsville to Open Rainier Valley Tiny House Village After Long Delays

After years of delays and political battles, Nickelsville's Brighton Village will soon welcome its first residents, bringing 14 tiny homes and a self-governed shelter community to Rainier Valley.

Burger Boss expands to Burien: Grand Opening celebration set for June 27

Burger Boss expands to Burien: Grand Opening celebration set for June 27 Off patr Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:40pm

REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival

REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival Off patr Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:35am

Fremont events June 26-27

Another weekend, another reason to get outside. Here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood. June 26: Fremont Fridays Seattle’s #1 free independent weekly music/arts series returns this Friday to six different Fremont venues! The Fremont Social and George & Dragon will include all ages shows! Check out schedules and event locations on their Instagram page. June […]

A new film brings the Fremont Bridge to life

Freyja Whitney grew up in Ballard’s Sunset Hill neighborhood and would get stuck, like all locals, waiting on the bridge. She would pause and look up at the towers.  “I’ve always stood and just wondered…is anyone in there? What is going on?”  This year she found out what was inside.  Whitney is a freelance animator […]

SPD May Slow Hiring in 2026 Amid Budget, Training Challenges

Seattle police hiring could slow despite rising officer numbers, as budget pressures and training bottlenecks reshape staffing plans that could affect response across neighborhoods, including the South End.

West Seattle Ledger

West Seattle Ledger Off patr Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:18pm

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

Midweek Roundup: Level Up

Reminders: To ensure there is enough space on trains, bikes and scooters are not allowed on trains on World Cup match days. Local: Further Afield: This is an Open Thread.

West Seattle Grand Parade rolls out July 18, bringing tradition back to California Avenue

West Seattle Grand Parade rolls out July 18, bringing tradition back to California Avenue Off patr Tue, 06/23/2026 - 7:07pm

Seattle Scores Record Transit Ridership

On Friday, Sound Transit and King County Metro carried over 500,000 passengers on trains, buses, and boats throughout Puget Sound. Both Link and the King County Water Taxi set a new one-day ridership records of 280,000 and 9,483 boardings, respectively. Friday was a busy day in Seattle. Communities around the City hosted Juneteenth celebrations. The … Continue reading "Seattle Scores Record Transit Ridership"