May 10th, 2026

Seattle Artist Fights to Save Mural Wall

A well-known mural wall in West Seattle may have an uncertain future after CVS Health purchased the former Rite Aid building it sits on.

For years, the wall has served as a rotating canvas for local and internationally known artists, with more than 150 murals painted over time.

Seattle artist Desmond Hansen joined the Gee & Ursula Show to explain why he wants to preserve the wall — and why he believes a more lenient approach to graffiti could actually save taxpayers money

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Gee Scott