Back to Schools, Vaccinations, Expanded Metro Service Highlight WHCA’s Winter 2021 Community Meeting

February 18, 2021

by Devin Chicras

Held again over Zoom and Facebook Live on February 16, West Hill Community Association’s (WHCA’s) Winter 2021 Quarterly Community Meeting was absolutely packed with interesting and useful information and resources. Hear the fire chief recount the tragic 3-alarm fire that happened the day before Christmas Eve, get the inside scoop on how to get vaccinated, and let King County Metro explain how the Community Van program works (and how you could be a driver!) by rewatching the video.

How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Skyway-West Hill

December 28, 2020

By Devin Chicras

Like all celebrations this year, our plans for New Year’s Eve are going to look a little different than years past. But that doesn’t mean NYE is canceled! Check out these ways to celebrate the end of this incredibly challenging year – without travelling too far.

Spending Thanksgiving in Skyway: Tips for a Safe & Festive Celebration

November 23, 2020

By Devin Chicras

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has made it clear that we should limit our Thanksgiving gatherings to only members of our household. So how do Skyway-West Hill neighbors make the most of our celebrations and stay safe this week? Read on!

2020 Skyway Outdoor Cinema: Online Only, Friends!

August 5, 2020

by Devin Chicras

Hey SOC fans. We were really hoping for a different outcome, but in order to prioritize our community’s safety, we have no choice but to cancel this month’s Skyway Outdoor Cinema festival – at least in person.

Hometown Heroes: West Hill Community Rallies Amidst Pandemic

June 10, 2020

by Beth Hintz

We’re inspired and motivated by how the West Hill community has risen to the challenge of keeping neighbors safe and healthy during both the global pandemic of the COVID-19 virus and the virus of anti-Black racism, and the resulting racial justice uprising we are experiencing today for Black Lives Matter. Here are just a few examples of local heroes in our midst who are working tirelessly to support residents in Skyway.

Skyway Strong: Who’s Open for Business in West Hill

May 11, 2020

by Devin Chicras (with help from WHCA Directors)

ℹ️ NOTE: This post current as of May 2020

We’re actively compiling a list of which stores, restaurants, and services are open and how their operations have adapted to the COVID-19 health crisis in the Skyway, Bryn Mawr, and MLK Business Districts of Unincorporated West Hill (98178).

Looking for other community, business, or worker support, or how to find the latest trustworthy news and information about COVID-19? Check out our roundup here.

While we’ll do our best to keep local business info up-to-date, please contact the business directly to confirm details. Continue on for our latest list…

Persevering Amid Pandemic: Our Spring Quarterly Recap

April 23, 2020

by Devin Chicras

While the COVID-19 pandemic may have prompted us at the all-volunteer nonprofit West Hill Community Association to host our first-ever virtual Community Quarterly Meeting, it has also inspired an outpouring of support and togetherness (even while maintaining social distancing!).

Skyway Strong: COVID-19 Resources for West Hill

March 23, 2020

by Devin Chicras (with help from WHCA Directors)

ℹ️ NOTE: This post will be updated regularly (first published 3/23/2020)

Neighbors, we find ourselves in somewhat uncharted territory. We’re hyperfocused on the news, we’re figuring out childcare or homeschooling, we’re learning to work virtually or navigating unemployment. In this time of social distancing and quarantine, how do we find the resources we need to make it through, and if we have a tiny bit of bandwidth left – how do we help others to get through this with us? We’ve done our best to compile some resources, opportunities, and trustworthy sources of news below.