Fall 2023 Community Quarterly Meeting Highlights

by Devin Chicras

For the first time since 2020, West Hill Community Association’s Community Quarterly Meeting was back in person on October 17. Dozens of neighbors joined us at Campbell Hill Elementary to share some delicious local food and learn about what’s new in the neighborhood.

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Woinshet (Winnie) Meshesha smiles from behind a cash register.

Support Local: Skyway-West Hill Business Roundup

By Devin Chicras & Fin Harmany

Skyway-West Hill’s business districts are full of friendly, hardworking small business owners with big hearts. Instead of corporate chains and big box stores, we have some uniquely wonderful places to shop and eat. We’ll keep this post updated as we continue to feature our community’s vibrant businesses in unincorporated 98178 that no longer need to only be a well-kept secret among locals. How many places on this list have you been to?

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Summer 2023 Community Quarterly Meeting Highlights

by Devin Chicras

Folks who tuned into West Hill Community Association’s Summer 2023 Community Quarterly Meeting on July 18 found out which criminal activity is skyrocketing in the area, how to let King County know what programs and services to prioritize, what exciting new event WHCA is rolling out this summer, the latest on the Taylor Creek Restoration Project, and more. Watch the full video below, or read on for highlights.

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Spring 2023 Community Quarterly Meeting Highlights

by Devin Chicras

Folks who tuned into West Hill Community Association’s Spring 2023 Community Quarterly Meeting on April 18 found out how King County Metro’s new “Metro Flex” service works, got the inside scoop on King County’s new heat pump program, and more. Watch the full video below, or read on for highlights.

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Halloween Takeover’s Return Smashes Records

By Devin Chicras

For the first time since 2019, West Hill Community Association’s annual Halloween Takeover event returned to Skyway Park Bowl. We couldn’t have predicted that more than 500 neighbors would come down and celebrate with us in what turned out to be an absolutely unforgettable evening.

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Summer 2022 Community Quarterly Update

by Fin Hardy and Devin Chicras

State of the Hill

In lieu of our live Zoom Quarterly Meeting in July, we have tried something a little different. Read on to learn about reports on community services, updates, and upcoming events from community partners!

We hope this will blog post will provide Skyway-West Hill residents with timely access to information, but reduce the load on volunteer board members over the summer. We plan to return to our typical Quarterly Meeting in the fall!

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