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COLUMN | Seattle Had No Homicides in June. Don't Use It to Justify More Policing.

After Seattle's first homicide-free June in 56 years, Marcus Harrison Green asks who gets credit for safety — and who keeps getting cut.

REVIEW | In Hillman City, a Menu that Spotlights Northern Mexico Includes a Surprise: Hot Dogs

West Seattle Summer Fest kicks off 44th year with historic sustainability push

West Seattle Summer Fest kicks off 44th year with historic sustainability push Off patr Thu, 07/09/2026 - 7:44am

New Alki Elementary School nears completion; Grand Opening set for August

New Alki Elementary School nears completion; Grand Opening set for August Off patr Wed, 07/08/2026 - 2:44pm

COLUMN | Why Was Tyran Stokes Presumed Guilty Over a 5-Second Video?

Glenn Nelson connects an unfounded amateur-standing complaint involving Rainier Beach’s star to the same rush to judgment that surrounded Brandon Roy at Garfield.

Sunshine, bargains, and neighbors: PhinneyWood Garage Sale Day is this Saturday!

Dust off your walking shoes and dig out your small bills — PNA’s PhinneyWood Garage Sale Day returns this Saturday, July 11, from 9am to 1pm, and the forecast is looking […]

Down comes the Ballroom block

Demolition started Monday on the Ballroom block. Crews are tearing down the buildings at 452 N 36th St. that once housed Roxy’s, the Back Door, Norm’s, Caffe Ladro, and Baila Bar. The Ballroom’s iconic dancing couple sign is being preserved and will be mounted at the top of the new building. A seven-story, 178-unit mixed-use […]

Penalties Loom for Washington if State Doesn’t Improve Food Stamp Error Rates

As Washington works to reduce food stamp payment errors, advocates warn new federal rules could make it harder for thousands to keep benefits.

High demand, low turnover: SDOT study reveals parking crunch in West Seattle Junction

High demand, low turnover: SDOT study reveals parking crunch in West Seattle Junction Off patr Mon, 07/06/2026 - 5:43pm

Kayla Floyd Is Ready to Punch Her Ticket to National Boxing Glory

At Reign City Athletics, Kayla Floyd trains for a bigger stage as Seattle's changing neighborhoods test the boxing community that raised her.

A "Phoenecia Twist" on Sunday morning: West Seattle’s Phoenecia Restaurant debuts modern Mediterranean brunch

A "Phoenecia Twist" on Sunday morning: West Seattle’s Phoenecia Restaurant debuts modern Mediterranean brunch Off patr Sun, 07/05/2026 - 7:27pm

Forum No. 4 is out: The Fremont Bridge had a resident. She made a film.

The July issue of the Fremont Neighbor Forum is in the wild. Find it at our Dinosaur and Lower Fremont Flyer Board newsstands, with a few copies on poles around the neighborhood. Free as always. This issue features the story of Freyja Whitney, a local animator who spent nine months in the Fremont Bridge’s Rapunzel […]