Community Resources
- West Seattle Herald - Our community newspaper offering local news, classifieds, and community announcements. (206) 708-1378
- WestSeattleBlog.com - Community news around the clock.
Community centers offer a wealth of information about activities for families, sports programs for youth, neighborhood meetings on local issues, and opportunities to connect with fellow residents. For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/Parks/centers.asp
- Alki Community Center and Playground 5817 SW Stevens, (206) 684-7430
- Delridge Community Center and Playfield 4501 Delridge Way SW, (206) 684-7423
- Evergreen Community Aquatic Center 606 SW 116th St (206) 588-2297
- Hiawatha Community Center and Playground 2700 California Ave. SW, (206) 684-7441
- High Point Community Center and Playfield 6920 34th Ave. SW, (206) 684-7422
- Southwest Neighborhood Service Center 2801 SW Thistle St., (206) 684-7417
- South Park Community Center and Playground 8319 8th Ave. S, (206) 684-7451
- White Center Community Center 1321 SW 102nd St., (206) 296-2956
Reflective of the community’s diversity, most major faith communities are found here in West Seattle. www.thechurchcouncil.org
West Seattle has a proud heritage of being the “first” community – home to a beloved Duwamish Tribe. www.duwamishtribe.org
Libraries are the historical beginnings of many communities. The city of Seattle public library system opened its doors in 1891. The West Seattle Branch was the City’s second branch and opened in 1910 with funds received from Andrew Carnegie. West Seattle is now served by four public library branches. For more information: www.spl.org
- Delridge—5423 Delridge Way SW, (206) 733-9125
- High Point—3411 SW Raymond, (206) 684-7454
- South Park—8604 8th Ave S, (206) 615-1688
- Southwest—9010 35th Ave SW, (206) 684-7455
- West Seattle—2306 42nd Ave SW, (206) 684-7444
Additional Library Services
- South Seattle College—West Seattle resident ID, registration fee required. 6000 16th Ave. SW, (206) 764-5395
- King County Library at White Center—11220 16th SW, (206) 243-0233
K-12—West Seattle is in the greater Seattle School District which supports a growing population of school age children, K-12. The School District oversees ten elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one alternative school in greater West Seattle. Our growing student community is also served by several well-regarded private schools. Call Seattle Public Schools for details— (206) 252-0000 www.seattleschools.org
West Seattle is home to South Seattle College. From G.E.D.s to bachelor degrees, South serves a variety of students and celebrates its diversity. With a supportive faculty and hands-on approach to teaching, the academic dreams of our students are turned into reality. Students, including community members taking advantage of expansive adult learning options, thrive in South’s supportive environment. For more information on how South can help turn your academic dreams into reality, visit www.southseattle.edu.
Seattle Police—(non-emergency) (206) 625-5011 2300 SW Webster. Front desk: (206) 733-9800
Seattle Fire Department—(non-emergency) (206) 386-1400 www.seattle.gov/fire/about-us/fire-stations
Food Lifeline (206-545-6600 www.foodlifeline.org
Safe Futures Youth Center (206) 938-9606 www.sfyc.net
Senior Center of West Seattle—(206) 932-4044 www.sc-ws.org
Southwest Youth & Family Services—(206) 937-7680 www.swyfs.org
USPS Post Office Alaska Junction—4412 California Ave SW
USPS Post Office Westwood Village—2721 SW Trenton St
West Seattle Food Bank—(206) 932-9023 www.westseattlefoodbank.org
West Seattle Food Bank Housing and Utility Assistance—(206) 932-4357 https://westseattlefoodbank.org/housing-utility-assistance/
WestSide Baby—(206) 767-1662 www.westsidebaby.org
White Center Food Bank—(206) 762-2848 www.whitecenterfoodbank.org
West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA—(206) 935-6000 https://www.seattleymca.org/locations/west-seattle-fauntleroy-ymca
The City of Seattle maintains a local office authorized to receive payment for public utilities and respond to citizen inquiries.
Southwest Neighborhood Service Center— 2801 S.W. Thistle St., (206) 684-7417 (Dept of Neighborhoods District Coordinator on staff at this location)
The Seattle Police Block Watch Program began in 1972. In 1979, it was recognized as an “Exemplary Project” by the United States Department of Justice’s National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. Roughly 30% of Seattle neighbor-hoods are currently involved in Block Watch, compared to a national average of 8-11%
Block Watch is simple to begin and can improve the security of your neighborhood while increasing your sense of community. Your officers are committed to providing the best enforcement efforts possible to the citizens of West Seattle. Block Watch is an effective venue by which citizens can partner with officers to strengthen the West Seattle community. Contact West Seattle’s Crime Prevention Coordinator, Mark Solomon, at (206) 386-9766 or mark.solomon@seattle.gov to learn how to get involved.
The West Seattle Block Watch Captains’ Network (WSBWCN) was founded in 2010 to help educate, support and network the Block Watch groups throughout the S.W. Precinct. The network holds monthly meetings as well as social events. Visit www.wsblockwatchnet.wordpress.com; email wsblockwatchnet@gmail.com or call (206) 424-0040. And, look for us on Facebook and Twitter!
The Emergency Communication Hubs are locations around West Seattle which have been designated by neighborhood leaders and volunteers as community gathering sites if a major disaster makes it impossible to get information and help in the usual ways.
These are locations that are easy to find and familiar to most people in each of these neighborhoods. We’ve chosen outdoor locations because many buildings may be unsafe following an earthquake or similar type of disaster. After buildings have been checked for damage and deemed safe/usable, they will very likely be used as shelters.
The Emergency Communication Hubs will be the initial gathering locations, since they can be predetermined for each neighborhood. For more information, visit https://westseattlebeprepared.org
- Alki Community Center
- Hiawatha Playfield
- Pigeon Point Hub
- Ercolini Park Hub
- Alaska Junction Hub
- Fairmount Hub
- Morgan Junction Hub
- High Point Hub
- Peace Lutheran Church Hub
- Fauntleroy Church Hub
- North Delridge P-Patch Hub
- Olympic Heights Hub
- West Crest P-Patch Hub
- South Park Hub
- North Highland Park Hub
- South Highland Park Hub
View map here: West Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs Map
State Senator Joe Nyugen
To learn more about Joe visit: meetjoenguyen.com
Contact
Email: hello@meetjoenguyen.com
Address: People for Joe Nguyen PO Box 23037 Seattle, WA 98102
State Representative Eileen Cody RN
It is a high honor to represent the 34th district in Olympia. West Seattle, Vashon, and Burien are energizing, dynamic places to live and tour due to our beautiful landscape, waterfront, parks, and the unique and exciting places to shop and dine.
I greatly appreciate the work of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and each of its members. Your work is an invaluable contribution that helps our community thrive and makes this one of the most desirable places to live in our state. I am excited about working to keep our community and local economy energized. I look forward to opportunities to improve our quality of life, by improving access to health care, investing in our schools, and infrastructure updates to add healthy transportation alternatives, and making our roads and sidewalks, and businesses even more attractive, inviting, and accessible to our residents and visitors.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about issues or ideas that would make our home an even better place to live.
Warm regards, Eileen Cody State Representative, 34th Legislative District https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/cody/
State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon
I am proud to serve as your State Representative and appreciate the work of the West Seattle Chamber that promotes local businesses and improves our quality of life. I look forward to continuing to work to make West Seattle an even better place to live and work by investing in our schools and transportation network. We are lucky to have such a rich array of places to shop, dine, and play in West Seattle, and I hope you will join me in continuing to support our local businesses.
Sincerely, Joe Fitzgibbon State Representative, 34th Legislative District www.housedemocrats.wa.gov/roster/rep-joe-fitzgibbon/
King County Councilmember Joe McDermott
As a lifelong resident of West Seattle, it is my great honor to represent you on the King County Council. In fact my first job was in the Junction, where I earned my high school movie money (and college beer money) scooping ice cream at Husky Deli. Like you, I know that thriving small businesses are the heart of our community.
For more than eight decades, the West Seattle Chamber and its diverse coalition of local nonprofits, schools, churches, and businesses has dedicated itself to improving the lives and livelihood of our neighbors across West Seattle, promoting unity and collaboration to encourage economic growth, tourism, and investment in our neighborhoods. Thank you to the West Seattle Chamber and all the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make West Seattle a uniquely warm and welcoming destination. I look forward to working together to ensure many successful decades to come.
Joe McDermott King County Councilmember, District 8 www.kingcounty.gov/McDermott.aspx
Seattle City Councilmembers
Sara Nelson | Council President & Councilmember in Position 9
206-684-8809 | sara.nelson@seattle.gov
Lisa Herbold | District 1
206-684-8801 | Lisa.Herbold@seattle.gov
Debora Juarez | District 5
206-684-8805 | Debora.Juarez@seattle.gov
Andrew J. Lewis | District 7
206-684-8807 | Andrew.Lewis@seattle.gov
Tammy J. Morales | District 2
206-684-8802 | Tammy.Morales@seattle.gov
Teresa Mosqueda | Councilmember in Position 8
206-684-8808 | Teresa.Mosqueda@seattle.gov
Alex Pedersen | District 4
206-684-8804 | Alex.Pedersen@seattle.gov
Kshama Sawant | District 3
206-684-8803 | Kshama.Sawant@seattle.gov
Dan Strauss | District 6
206-684-8806 | Dan.Strauss@seattle.gov
King County Councilmembers
Rod Dembowski | District 1
206-477-1001 | rod.dembowski@kingcounty.gov
Member since: 2013
Current term: 2022-2026
Girmay Zahilay | District 2
206-477-1002 | girmay.zahilay@kingcounty.gov
Member since: 2020
Current term: 2020-2024
Sarah Perry | District 3
206-477-1003 | sarah.perry@kingcounty.gov
Member since: 2022
Current term: 2022-2026
Jeanne Kohl-Welles | District 4
206-477-1004 | jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov
Member since: 2016
Current term: 2020-2024
Dave Upthegrove | District 5
206-477-1005 | dave.upthegrove@kingcounty.gov
Member since: 2014
Current term: 2022-2026
Claudia Balducci | Council Chair, District 6
206-477-1006 | claudia.balducci@kingcounty.gov
Member since: 2016
Current term: 2020-2024
Pete von Reichbauer | District 7
206-477-1007 | pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov
Member since: 1994
Current term: 2022-2026
Joe McDermott | Council Vice Chair, District 8
206-477-1008 | joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov
Member since 2010
Current term: 2020-2024
Reagan Dunn | Council Vice Chair, District 9
206-477-1009 | reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov
Member since: 2005
Current term: 2022-20226