April 2025

King County launches $175,000 funding opportunity to boost affordable housing in Skyway-West Hill and North Highline

King County’s Department of Community and Human Service has announced the opening of the Skyway-West Hill & North Highline Permanent Affordability Community Planning Support Request for Proposals (RFP). This funding opportunity aims to increase the supply of affordable housing and address residential displacement in the Skyway-West Hill and North Highline communities. The application period is now open and will close on May 13, 2025, at 2PM PT.

Click here to view the full funding opportunity details and apply

The RFP will deploy up to $175,000 to support either a year-long community planning process or a year-long implementation process focused on further exploring permanently affordable housing models in the designated areas. The overarching goal is to mitigate, repair, or prevent residential displacement in Skyway-West Hill and North Highline.

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Area Easter Egg Hunts wiil have kids hopping

Here’s a list of Easter egg hunts happening in West Seattle, Burien, and Ballard for 2025:

West Seattle

  1. Delridge Community Center: April 19, 10:00 AM. Free for ages 0-12.

  2. High Point Community Center: April 19, 10:00 AM. Free for all ages.

Burien

  1. Glen Acres Church of Christ: April 25, 6:00–7:30 PM. Free Spring Carnival with Easter egg hunts and games.

  2. Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove): April 19, 11:00 AM. Free for preschool to third grade.

Ballard

  1. Ballard Community Center: April 19, 10:00–11:30 AM. Free for ages 3-9.

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The Neighborhood restaurant opens with friends and family

After a makeover (including a bright, paint job inside) the Neighborhood Restaurant at 6503 California Ave SW held its soft open on Sunday April 13 ahead of it's formal Wednesday opening, April 16. Large black and white photos from West Seattle neighborhoods are framed and on the wall of the new spot, reflecting its local roots and heritage.

 

The logo
The colorful sign reflects the people who work there. Photo by Patrick Robinson

 

WestsideSeattle first told you about the new restaurant here.

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Police arrest woman accused of throwing stolen hot coffee at West Seattle gas station clerk

Information from Seattle Police Blotter

Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old woman on Thursday after she reportedly stole hot coffee from a West Seattle gas station and then threw the cup of joe at a clerk when she was asked to pay.

Officers responded to the gas station in the 5400 block of Delridge Way Southwest on April 10 at about 9:17 p.m. to find a 45-year-old employee wet and smelling of coffee with a bright red face, neck, and chest. He told Seattle police he was in severe pain.

The man working in the gas station told investigators the 33-year-old woman came into the store and lingered for about 15 minutes without buying anything. The employee reported the woman then went to a coffee station and filled two cups with hot coffee and left the store with one of the cups without paying. The second cup was abandoned at the counter.

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Sports Roundup 4-12-25

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

Baseball

West Seattle 6, Seattle Prep 0

The Wildcats shut out the Panthers in Friday evening Metro League action.

 

Ballard 8, Roosevelt 5

Ballard beat the Roughriders in a Friday clash.

 

Chief Sealth 9, Nathan Hale 8

Chief Sealth outscored Nathan Hale in a road game Friday.

 

Interlake 9, Tyee 6

The Saints scored a win Friday against Tyee.

 

Lindbergh 16, Foster 11

Foster lost in a Friday slugfest.

 

Cedarcrest 13, Highline 4

Cedarcrest 14, Highline 2

Highline fell in both ends of a Friday afternoon doubleheader.

 

Kennedy 10, Kentridge 0

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Spring Has Sprung: White Center ready to bloom at inaugural block party

As cherry blossoms burst and winter jackets retreat to closets, White Center is preparing to welcome spring with open arms and a celebratory spirit. The 1st Annual White Center Spring Fling Block Party is set to transform 16th Avenue SW into a vibrant street festival on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.

The day-long celebration will take over 16th Avenue SW between Roxbury and 100th Street, breathing new life into the heart of the business district. Organizers have curated a dynamic mix of entertainment, cuisine, and shopping that showcases the diversity and talent that make White Center special.

A Soundtrack for Spring

The musical lineup features an eclectic mix of homegrown talent. Local bands & DJs bringing the beats all day.

A Feast for the Senses

For those looking to toast the arrival of spring, two beer gardens will offer local craft brews.

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Sound Transit Expansion Committee sends West Seattle and Ballard Link Extension budget amendments to full board without recommendation
Budget amendments seek an additional $105 million; Overall extension costs have ballooned to more than $9 to $12 billion

The Sound Transit Expansion Committee held its meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025, where a key agenda item, Resolution No. R2025-10, concerning significant budget amendments for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extension projects, was discussed at length but ultimately forwarded to the full board without a recommendation. The next board meeting is set for April 24, five days prior to the current date for the Federal Transportation Administration to issue its Record of Decision.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) needs to issue a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Sound Transit West Seattle Link Extension because it's a crucial step in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. The ROD signifies that the federal environmental review is complete and allows the project to move forward into final design and construction.

Here’s why the FTA’s approval matters:

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Seattle Police refute rumor of ICE agents near schools

A rumor that spread online Wednesday about ICE agents near Seattle Schools was refuted online by the Seattle Police Department on Thursday. In a post on the SPD Blotter they stated:

The Seattle Police Department would like to clear the air regarding recent rumors and false media reports that have understandably fueled community concerns about alleged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity near a school on Wednesday, April 9.

A school administrator emailed parents and community members stating an ICE vehicle had been seen near the school. This was false. The vehicle was from the Seattle Police Department as part of a commitment to prevent crime and protect students near schools where violence has become a concern.

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Sports Watch 4-10-25
Sporting events worth keeping an eye on

By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

 

High schools

Baseball

Highline hosts Cedarcrest for a 1:30 p.m. Friday doubleheader and Foster visits Lindbergh at 3:30 p.m. as Ballard travels to Roosevelt and Chief Sealth goes to Nathan Hale.

Tyee visits Interlake for 4:30 p.m. action and West Seattle hosts Seattle Prep at 7 p.m.

Evergreen is at home facing Cleveland at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Foster hosts Evergreen at 3:30 p.m. Monday as Tyee entertains Lindbergh and Highline travels to Renton.

Ballard is scheduled for a 4 p.m. home game against Blanchet and West Seattle hosts Ingraham at 7 p.m.

Mount Rainier will be home playing Auburn at 4 p.m. Tuesday as Kennedy Catholic entertains Auburn-Riverside.

Highline hosts West Seattle for a 6 p.m. game.

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UPDATE: Alki Beach is about to get a whole lot sweeter (and more caffeinated!)
Alki Coffee Company/Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream slated for April 23 opening

Update April 9

The buildout is nearly complete and the events around the grand opening of the Alki Coffee Company and Ben & Jerry's are more detailed. 

The official opening is on Wednesday,the 23rd opening at 7:00 a.m.till 9:00 p.m. on the coffee side on Alki Coffee. Ben & Jerry's hours will be noon to 9:00.

The grand opening will be Saturday the 26th, with the same hours but co-owner Jonathan Stebbins said "We're doing a ribbon cutting with the chamber at noon. then from 2 to 3, we will have 'Dubs II' coming over from UDub for an hour from 2 to 3 to take pictures. with. A balloon artist wil be here from 2:30 to 4:30 to do balloon animals for the kids. We will be also partnering with nonprofit Westside Baby doing a diaper collection throughout the day."

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