September 2024

A pickup truck that witnesses said was speeding down Raymond Street SW then clipped the roundabout curb at 39th, sending it to the parking strip where it took out some trees then went on on to hit one car and ended up on its side.

At one point the truck was reported to be smoking, presenting a potential fire hazard.

Fire fighters had to cut the driver out of the wreckage.He was treated at the scene and then taken to Harborview Hospital.

UPDATE 9/30/24

Information from Seattle Police

The Seattle Police Department is heartbroken that we have to make the very difficult decision to begin decommissioning our Mounted Patrol Unit over the next several months. The unit has a storied, 150-year legacy and has been utilized over the years for many different missions, including crowd control and patrolling city parks. However, over the past decade, due to lack of resources, the unit has been downsized and is primarily used for community events, ceremonies, and memorial services. The downsized mission of the unit has been made possible through supplemental funding from generous donations from individuals and organizations. 

Information from Sound Transit

Update: Sept. 26.

The owners of Seattle Soul Kitchen shared their feelings about the death of their employee who was shot to death while at work, on Wednesday afternoon.

"Yesterday, we suffered a devastating loss to our team and family. One of our valued employees, a man who had become everything he aspired to be; an incredible father to three children and a true asset to the community. He was specifically targeted in this senseless Act of Violence and no words can fully express the depth of our pain or the impact this tragedy will have on yet another family and generation of children.

Local activist organization Rethinkthelink.org (RTTL) which has been opposing the West Seattle Link extension  (WSLE) by Sound Transit for the last two years has responded to the official Final EIS with its own independent environmental impact statement (EIS) on the WSLE light rail project, prepared by Rethink the Link and Regional Transit Colleagues.

Thank You for Your Support at Taste of West Seattle!

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for joining us at the Taste of West Seattle 2024.

Special thanks again to all of the vendors who generously donated delicious food, drinks and their time. This fun community event would not be possible without their kindness and donations.

Seeing everyone come together for a great cause is a reminder of what an incredible and special community we have in West Seattle. Your presence and support contributed significantly to the evening's success and provides a glimmer of hope to our community members who are facing immense challenges.

Congratulations to this year’s Taste winners:

• Best Savory: Fire Tacos
• Best Vegetarian: Falafel Salam
• Best Sweet: Dolcetta Artisan Sweets (2nd year in a row!)
• Best Pour (Wine & Beer): Viscon Cellars
• Best Beverage: Fire Tacos