Call for Contributors: Help Shape the Leschi News in 2026!

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 voice.

If any of the topic areas or article ideas below spark your interest, please reach out to the editor at newsleschi@gmail.com to claim a topic or pitch your own.

Public Safety

Help your neighbors stay informed with practical, easy-to-use information.

• Map Your Neighborhood emergency preparedness program

• Crime prevention through environmental design

• Ongoing public safety updates and tips

Leschi Kids & Schools

We want to highlight the voices and creativity of young Leschi residents.

• Feature stories on Leschi Elementary or Garfield High School

• Student-written articles, poems, artwork, or drawings

• “Ask the Kids” mini-interviews

• Monthly puzzles or activities for kids and adults

• Student profile features

Pets & Neighborhood Fun

Because Leschi loves its furry friends!

• Featured pet of the month

• “Mutt Match-Up”: match photos of dogs to their owners

Leschi History

For storytellers, researchers, and local history fans.

• Articles celebrating Chief Leschi Day, Flo Ware Day, Powell Barnett Day

• Reprinted excerpts from Leschi Diary, Living It Up in Leschi, and similar works

• Interest in reprinting Leschi Diary is growing—if you’d like to collaborate on this larger project, let us know!

Ongoing Features

These are beloved, high-interest sections we hope to expand.

• Profiles of interesting neighbors, spotlight who they are, where they’re from, what they love about Leschi

• Resident-contributed recipes

• Fun facts or “Where is this in Leschi?” scavenger hunts

• Promotion of local events such as the Jackson Street Jazz Walk

(We could use help identifying more local events!)

Want to Get Involved?

You don’t need to be a professional writer—just someone who cares about our neighborhood. Contribute once, quarterly, or monthly—whatever fits your time and interests.

To sign up for any topic or to pitch your own idea, email newsleschi@gmail.com.