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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Your quarterly community catch-up is back in person! Hear reports from local organizations and agencies, ask questions, and find out what’s new.
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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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Your quarterly 90-minute community catch-up! Hear reports from local organizations and agencies, ask questions, and find out what’s new. Streaming live on Facebook and YouTube.
You’ll learn about:
🕫 How your voice can directly influence what programs and services the County will offer in our community (King County Local Services)
🐟 What’s the latest with the Taylor Creek Restoration Project impacting the Deadhorse Canyon and Lakeridge Park area (Seattle Public Utilities)
🚗 What safety upgrades might be on the horizon for the stretch of MLK/SR900 the Seattle Times recently dubbed the “boulevard of death“ (WSDOT)
PLUS: The latest from our fire station, Sheriff’s storefront, water & sewer district, school district, local organizations and more!
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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Your quarterly 90-minute community catch-up! Hear reports from local organizations and agencies, ask questions, and find out what’s new. Streaming live on Facebook and YouTube.
Featured presentations include:
Changes coming to Via to Transit (introducing Metro Flex)!
King County Metro (Jordan Hoover)
Energize Heating & Cooling Program
King County Department of Local Services (Nicole Sanders)
Your quarterly 90-minute community catch-up! Hear reports from local organizations and agencies, ask questions, and find out what’s new. Streaming live on Facebook and YouTube.
by Fin Hardy and Devin Chicras
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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by Devin Chicras
West Hill Community Association’s Spring 2022 Community Quarterly Meeting touched on Skyway Park improvements, new transit options, new faces and events, sewer pipe replacements, and more on April 19. Watch the full video below, or read on for highlights.
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by Devin Chicras
Could a roundabout slow down vehicles speeding past 7-Eleven on MLK/SR 900? Will we see affordable housing and free preschool in downtown Skyway? West Hill Community Association’s Winter 2022 Community Quarterly Meeting touched on these topics and more on February 15. Watch the full video below, or read on for highlights.
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by Devin Chicras
2021 was a year of getting things done in the face of great challenges. It was a year full of big wins on the path to collaboratively building a more equitable, informed, engaged, and vibrant Skyway-West Hill community. Here’s a recap of some of the things we got to do this year, with your support.
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By Devin Chicras
Our Fall Quarterly Community meeting on October 19, 2021 featured updates from Skyway Water & Sewer District, King County Local Services, King County Fire District #20, King County Sheriff’s Office, and a great presentation from Kahdijah Jackson who leads the Community Van program in Skyway for King County Metro. Also, learn more about what a Community Development Association (CDA) is, and what WHCA’s next steps are in becoming one!
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By Devin Chicras
Your quarterly community catch-up featured some great speakers sharing what’s new in the Skyway-West Hill area, and we made a big announcement about what’s next for our organization. Guests included: Skyway Coalition, King County Local Services, Skyway Water & Sewer District, King County Fire District #20, and King County Sheriff’s Office.
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By WHCA Elections Committee
ℹ️ BALLOT NOW AVAILABLE. Unincorporated West Hill resident aged 18 or older? Tell us if we should confirm the newest candidates to the board (and if you have thoughts on who would be good to fill the remaining vacancies! Thanks, and please check back here and/or subscribe to our newsletter for updates!
West Hill Community Association (WHCA) is now accepting applications for new board members!
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by Devin Chicras
On Thursday, December 10, West Hill Community Association (WHCA) held its Fall Community Quarterly Meeting (rescheduled from October) via Zoom and Facebook Live. We heard about some big projects in the works, from a new tiny home village and community message boards to planning for recreational and multiservice community centers.
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