In early January, Leschi Community Council volunteers gathered to map out the year ahead, resulting in a 2026 calendar that brings LCC’s vision to life by blending learning, civic engagement, and community fun—creating opportunities for neighbors to connect, stay informed, and engaged as we make Leschi a better place to live and visit. The year begins on February 4th with a program focused on Black history in the Central District, grounding our work in the rich cultural and historical context...

As we look ahead to 2026, the Leschi Community Council is excited to grow the Leschi News  into an even more engaging, community-centered publication representing diverse neighborhood voices—and we need your help to make it happen! At our LCC 2026 planning meeting, volunteers shared the stories, features, and resources they'd love to see more of in the year ahead. Whether you’re an experienced writer, a curious neighbor, a student, or someone who just loves Leschi, there’s a place for your...

What a joy! A beautiful new Molly Hashimoto book in time for holiday giving! This book is much more ambitious than the recent books we have reviewed which maintained a focus on Mt. Rainer. This book covers the wildflowers of the entire West through all the climate zones from Alpine to Desert, including the shoreline regions. I selfishly zoomed to the places where I had been, sometimes only once, but I had experienced something extraordinary that I would never forget. One was the hanging...