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Local illustrator Ro Stastny wins 2026 Solstice Parade poster contest

Local illustrator Ro Stastny was recently announced as the winner of the Fremont Arts Council’s 2026 Solstice Parade poster design contest. Stastny’s storybook-inspired design was chosen through the FAC’s annual contest, where a panel narrowed submissions to a group of finalists and the public voted to select the winner. The winning artwork will appear on […]

Salmon Bay gives West Seattle a battle

Salmon Bay gives West Seattle a battle Off patr Mon, 05/25/2026 - 6:47am

On a Friday night in Fremont, Route 40 crews got to work

Crews work on a Friday evening to finish painting crosswalks and bike lane markings at N 34th St and Fremont Ave N. A new protected bike lane will run northbound on the east side of Fremont Ave N between N 34th and N 36th streets. Temporary no-parking restrictions will be posted weekdays through June 5, […]

West Seattle Summer Fest returns for 44th Year with major zero-waste initiative and dynamic music lineup

West Seattle Summer Fest returns for 44th Year with major zero-waste initiative and dynamic music lineup Off patr Fri, 05/22/2026 - 5:42pm

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Two-alarm fire breaks out on Linden

Firefighters work the scene of a two-alarm fire at a three-story duplex in the 4400 block of Linden Ave. N. on Thursday afternoon. Engine 9, home to Fremont’s famous “Nine Lives” cat sculpture, was first on scene. Crews rescued one cat from the residence, but a second remained missing, according to the Seattle Fire Department. […]

White Center "Glows Up": King County celebrates new lights and major road improvements

White Center "Glows Up": King County celebrates new lights and major road improvements Off patr Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:27pm

Scaling new heights: Inside West Seattle’s remarkable Castle Climbing Club

Scaling new heights: Inside West Seattle’s remarkable Castle Climbing Club Off patr Thu, 05/21/2026 - 5:11pm

Public Safety Forum brings city officials to Fremont

The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Public Safety Forum on Thursday, May 28, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Indoor Sun Shoppe (160 N Canal St). The free event brings together local business owners, residents, government representatives and city partners to talk about public safety in the neighborhood. Attendees can expect meet-and-greets, […]

FamilyWorks food bank grand opening

On Saturday, April 4th, many Wallingford residents joined local dignitaries in celebrating the grand opening of the FamilyWorks Wallingford Food Bank. The following recap was provided by FamilyWorks Executive Director Marcia Wright-Soika. What a joyful, heart-filled day it was to celebrate the grand opening of the Wallingford Food Bank with our community on a beautiful […]