West Seattle Community Garage Sale: Here's what to know

West Seattle’s annual community-wide garage sale event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, featuring a record-breaking 644 registered sales.

Long-time West Seattle resident witnesses armed carjacking after crash

Steve Pumphrey has lived on Alki Avenue for nearly 28 years, but he says the neighborhood he loves is becoming a different story once the sun goes down.

West Seattle kidnapping suspect pleads not guilty
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Cristien Bugge Marcum pleaded not guilty today to the attempted kidnapping of an 8-year-old girl in West Seattle. For the first time, we hear from the girl's father about the terrifying moment his daughter was targeted in their own yard. A judge denied a request to lower Marcum's $750,000 bail.

West Seattle crash leads to armed carjacking
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A peaceful neighborhood turned into a crime scene when four suspects crashed a car and carjacked a driver at gunpoint. Longtime Alki resident Steve Pumphrey describes the terrifying moment he watched a pistol pointed at a trapped driver from his balcony.

New lighting added to Seattle's Alki Beach
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New pedestrian lights have gone up along West Seattle's Alki Beach, an effort to improve safety and deter burglaries in the popular area.

Man accused in West Seattle attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old charged

A West Seattle man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after he was accused of grabbing an 8-year-old and trying to drag her away.

2 indicted for West Seattle drug deal robbery that ended in murder

Two Texas men accused of traveling to West Seattle, robbing and gunning down a marijuana dealer in 2022 have now been indicted in a larger drug conspiracy case.

'Terrified' West Seattle 8-year-old narrowly avoids kidnapping, 22-year-old arrested

A child in West Seattle narrowly avoided being kidnapped over the weekend by yelling for help. A two-day search lead Seattle Police to arrest a 22-year-old man.

City clears West Seattle homeless encampment
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Seattle cleared a homeless encampment at Rotary Viewpoint Park, citing safety concerns after recent violence in the area.

West Seattle homeless encampment swept despite mayor's promise

Another sweep just cleared out "Totem Park" in West Seattle. While city officials said the action was necessary, people living there say they were pushed out fast with nowhere to go.

West Seattle homeless encampment swept despite mayor's promise
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There are new questions after a homeless encampment in West Seattle was swept, despite Mayor Katie Wilson's promise to take a different approach.

Seattleites soaking up the springtime sun and fun
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Seattle is getting spoiled with cool, summer-like weather, beautiful spring weekend is ahead with lots of sunshine and mild temperatures on the horizon.

Violent attack at West Seattle encampment raises safety concerns

Days after a violent attack at a West Seattle encampment, questions remain about safety and long-standing concerns in the area.

Questions remain after violent West Seattle attack
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Three victims were ambushed, stunned by a fire extinguisher, and beaten with a crowbar. Days after the violent attack at a West Seattle tent encampment, many are still asking questions.

West Seattle light rail ‘shovel ready,’ construction could start this year

Sound Transit leaders say construction on the long-awaited West Seattle light rail extension could begin sooner than expected, even as the project faces a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.