More than 450 voters used the Skyway Library ballot drop box on Election Day (August 4, 2026), and your volunteer-powered West Hill Community Association was there to support and cheer them on.
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Building Community with Pizza and Board Games in Skyway
By Devin Chicras
Dozens of neighbors came out to our first Community Social of 2026 and made new connections, got a little competitive, slammed 20 large pizzas and Crazy Corn’s freshest aguas frescas, and made it a day to remember.
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Gusty Conditions Couldn’t Stop Skyway’s 2025 Halloween Takeover
By Devin Chicras
Despite 40-mph gusts and sideways rain, nearly 1,000 costumed characters descended on downtown Skyway for West Hill Community Association’s Halloween Takeover on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
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The Next “Mayor” of Skyway: Voters Heard from Zahilay and Balducci at Our King County Executive Debate
by Devin Chicras
West Hill Community Association teamed up with our friends at South Seattle Emerald to host Skyway’s first-ever debate for King County Executive on October 4, 2025. Not only did it give voters a chance to hear from both candidates (on topics ranging from safer streets, ICE, and homelessness to environmental justice and annexation), it sent an undeniable message that Skyway-West Hill neighborhoods are worth paying attention to, and can’t be ignored.
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Getting Out the Vote in Skyway-West Hill for 2025
It’s been a busy year preparing, supporting, and cheering on our neighbors to the polls – and we’re just getting started. Celebrate with us as we recap our successes, and mark your calendars as we look forward to what’s yet to come.
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Exploring Skyway Park’s Past, Present, and Future
About 30 folks gathered in Skyway Park on July 22, 2025 to learn a little more about our 23-acre green gem.
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Halloween Took Over Skyway Again for 2024
Skyway’s biggest Halloween event returned on Saturday, October 26, 2024. More than 800 neighbors braved the rain and enjoyed fun activities, attractions, and entertainment (and LOTS of treats) throughout downtown Skyway. From our epic block party to the terrifying haunted house hosted by The Tool Doctor in the abandoned Skyway Mart, we loved seeing y’all having fun in your amazing costumes.
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Your Halloween Takeover 2024 Guide
Skyway’s biggest Halloween event is Saturday, October 26 from 1-5 p.m. Start your Halloween Takeover journey in the lot across from Skyway Library and get your map to navigate two blocks of fun along Renton Avenue South! We’ll be out there rain or shine, so be ready in case there are a few showers.
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Winter Takeover Recap and 2023 Holiday Lights Contest Winners
by Devin Chicras
Over 400 neighbors joined us on December 16, 2023 as we took over Downtown Skyway AGAIN – this time, for our annual Winter Takeover. Read on to meet the silly characters, fun activities, and warm memories made at the event, and find out who our 2023 Holiday Lights Contest winners are!
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Community Coffee Hour Returns with Local Treats and Fraud Fighting Tips
by Devin Chicras
After a pandemic pause, our quarterly Community Coffee Hour event returned to Skyway Library better than before on November 18, 2023.
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Our Biggest Halloween Takeover of All Time Brought Huge Crowds to Downtown Skyway
By Devin Chicras
Our Halloween Takeover may have been Skyway’s BIGGEST EVENT EVER. Across two blocks of downtown Skyway, upwards of 1,000 guests enjoyed a block party, multiple activity zones and TWENTY storefront Treat Trail stops.
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Halloween Takeover Just Got BIGGER
by Devin Chicras
Save the date for our annual Halloween Takeover on Saturday, October 28 now in a new location!
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Skyway Park Takeover Packed 500 Neighbors into 23 Acres
By Devin Chicras
At August’s epic Skyway Park Takeover, we found out what happens when 500 neighbors run wild across 23 acres full of free food, ice cream, sports and activities, live entertainment, and a furry human-sized otter. Thank you to all of our friends who made this day special.
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First-ever Skyway Park Takeover is August 12!
by Devin Chicras
We’re taking over Skyway Park and EVERYTHING IS FREE! Try out a variety of sports and activities, create the perfect picnic with food, drinks, and ice cream, dance to our live DJ or wacky brass band, scoop up giveaways and resources at our vendor alley, and keep an eye out for surprise guests.
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Winter Takeover 2022 Events and Contests
By Devin Chicras
We’re capping off 2022 with our Winter Takeover – a series of FREE fun events and contests throughout December.
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