Packed House for Leschi Election Forum
On October 14th, the Leschi Community Council, in partnership with the Central Area Neighborhood District Council (CANDC), hosted a dynamic and well-attended election forum. Nearly 80 community members gathered to hear directly from candidates shaping Seattle and King County’s future and was a huge increase from last year’s turnout. The event was moderated by Essex Porter, longtime journalist formerly with NPR and KIRO 7 and a proud Leschi resident. Rather than a traditional
Nikola Davidson
Oct 29


Stewarding Our Forests: The Ongoing Work in Frink and Leschi Parks
On a summer evening, I joined longtime Leschi Forest Stewards, Darrell Howe and Darcy Thompson, for a walk through Frink Park and upper...
Nikola Davidson
Sep 23


Meet Najma Sheikh: City of Seattle’s Community Engagement Coordinator
We’re excited to introduce Najma Sheikh, the City of Seattle’s Community Engagement Coordinator for the Central Region! Najma has been in...
Nikola Davidson
Sep 23


“Many Hats, One Spirit”
As you walk from the ferry toward the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, you will see a large photograph of James W. Washington, Jr....
Susan Platt, PhD
Aug 28


Ai Weiwei's Zodiac Heads
The larger than life Zodiac heads by Ai Weiwei that are coming to Volunteer Park this fall (too bad not there for the summer). They...
Susan Platt, PhD
Jun 3


In Honor of Robert L. Hilliard
June 25 marks the 100th birthday of Robert Hilliard, a key figure in the establishment of public broadcasting in the United States. He...
Roger Lippman
May 26


Local Leschi Author Wins National Awards
I Know How to Draw an Owl Many people have heard of the annual Caldecott Medal for the best illustrated American children’s book. But did...
Nikola Davidson
Apr 27


Traffic Circles in Bloom
Do you ever wonder how some of the traffic circles around the city are planted and maintained? It isn’t SDOT who construct the traffic...
Mary-Carter Creech
Apr 27
Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei
Ai, Rebel runs until September 7 at Seattle Art Museum; Water Lilies Lego opens March 19 at Asian Art Museum; Circle of Animals: Zodiac...
Susan Platt, PhD
Mar 27


City Council Member Joy Hollingsworth Attends March Meeting
Seattle District 3 City Council Member Joy Hollingsworth spoke to a capacity crowd of 55 community members at the Leschi Community...
Nikola Davidson
Mar 27


Town and Country Crier, Buster Simpson
Slip Gallery, 2301 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121; Hours: Thurs 12-6pm, Fri 12-7pm, Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-7pm; First Thursday 3/6 until 8pm....
Susan Platt, PhD
Feb 27


Life and Times in Leschi
Early in the 20th century, the Massachusetts-based Olmsted Brothers landscape design firm, designer of New York City’s Central Park and...
Roger Lippman
Feb 27