September 2024

Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration have published the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the West Seattle Link Extension, marking a significant milestone in the project's development. This 4.1-mile light rail expansion aims to connect SODO to West Seattle, with stations planned at SODO, Delridge, Avalon, and Alaska Junction.

The Final EIS, released in compliance with both federal and state environmental regulations, provides a comprehensive analysis of the project's preferred alternative and other options. It details potential environmental impacts and outlines strategies to avoid, minimize, and mitigate these effects.

The budget shortfall hanging over the Seattle Public Schools has led to a lot questions about potential school closures and resource allotment going forward. On Wednesday the district posted their proposed options in a letter from Superintendant Dr. Brent Jones.The district released two options that would save $31.5 million and $25.5 million, respectively.

Under Option A:  Lafayette, Boren STEM K-8 and Sanislo Elementary schools would close.

Pathfinder K-8 would become an attendance area K-5 school.

Under Option B: Louisa Boren K-8 and Sanislo Elementary would close.

          Dear SPS families, staff, and community, 

UPDATE Wednesday Sept. 11

A flood of questions about the delayed opening of Highline Public Schools has prompted the district to publish a Frequently Asked Questions page to address them. After detecting the incidenton Sept. 7 the decision was made to delay opening. All schools are set to open on Sept. 12. Preschool will open Sept. 16

The district issued this statement:

We have taken steps to allow us to restore certain segments of our digital network in a secure manner.

The investigation is still ongoing. We want to be clear, this incident involved our digital network, and not the physical safety of our facilities. Student safety measures remain in place.

We know you may have questions. Please see a list of frequently asked questions and answers on our Incident FAQs webpage linked below.

In the heart of White Center, a vibrant gem sparkles amidst a neighborhood that continues to evolve. Cartwheel Vintage and Consign, a consignment shop that's so much more than just a store, has been spinning tales of fashion, community, and sustainability for the past two and a half years. At the helm of this whimsical enterprise is Iris Stokes, a woman whose life seems to have been stitched together from patches of colorful experiences, much like the eclectic collection she curates.

The Ringmaster of Retail

Iris Stokes isn't your average shopkeeper. Her journey to owning Cartwheel Vintage reads like a fashion fairy tale with a circus twist. From her early days as a Nordstrom teen fashion board member to her nights as an underground burlesque performer, Iris has always had a flair for the dramatic and a passion for self-expression through clothing.

A fire broke out in a single family in the 100 block of 9th Ave SW near White Center Tuesday morning.

Three people and three dogs were evacuated. No injuries were reported and no cause of the fire is known at this time. Five fire unit and two aid cars responded to the scene as well as several sheriff's units.