Spring 2026 Community Quarterly Meeting Highlights

  Community Interest

by Devin Chicras

West Hill Community Association’s Spring Community Quarterly Meeting on April 21, 2026 was held at West Hill Community Center and featured a wide array of speakers sharing updates, resources, opportunities, and ways to get involved.

The event also featured a selection of food from Skyway’s Beach Comber Bar & Grill, reports from local organizations and government agencies, and lots of great questions and answers.

Watch the full meeting here:

Here’s a summary of highlights from YouTube:

  • Public Safety: The King County Sheriff’s Office (0:03:06-0:07:28) discussed traffic enforcement, scam awareness, and community outreach. King County Fire District 20 (0:54:39-0:55:46) reported on recent fire and safety incidents and upcoming CPR training.
  • Community Resources: King County Local Services (0:07:34-0:11:28) promoted free summer camp scholarships for youth, and Public Health (0:36:44-0:40:47) shared information on financial assistance for septic-to-sewer connections.
  • Parks & Youth: King County Parks (0:11:33-0:17:41) discussed the history of the Community Center and highlighted summer job opportunities for youth. Nyema from Nurturing Roots (0:57:18-0:58:16) celebrated the recent opening of Black Panther Park.
  • Local Events & Infrastructure: Updates were given on the Skyway Library programs (0:40:51-0:43:35), the Lakeridge Garden Club’s plant sale (0:43:40-0:46:29), and WSDOT’s SR900 safety improvements (1:00:00-1:06:51). Additionally, the community was invited to vote on movies for August’s Skyway Outdoor Cinema series (1:12:00-1:13:29).

Thank you to all of our speakers and guests, and to King County Parks Teen Program for hosting us at the West Hill Community Center (next to Dimmitt Middle School).

We’re looking forward to seeing you at our summer quarterly meeting in July 2026! Be sure to follow us for updates.

Crowd at meeting
Food from Beach Comber Sports Bar and Grill
WHCA board helps King County give out free trees
King County urban forestry presentation
Sign outside West Hill Community Center next to Dimmitt Middle School in Skyway
KCSO presentation
WHCA board members Greg, Rahul, Joel, and Devin

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