LONGEST DAY solstice party in King Street Station plaza, photo by Chloe Collyer Over 80 arts and culture events across the city this summer SEATTLE, WA (May 26, 2026) - The City of Seattle is planning a citywide series of community activations and celebration events leading up to and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the excitement and spirit of the games to neighborhoods across Seattle and creating free and low-cost opportunities for communities throughout the city to

A national center helps healthcare systems embrace an approach to more transparent communications with patients. FatCamera / Getty ImagesA female patient speaks with a clinician. A national center urges healthcare leaders to more proactively address hospital-based errors. A misdiagnosis. A medication dosing error. A retained foreign object after surgery. A delay that contributes to a patient’s grave injury or death. Adverse effects of medical care can be minor or catastrop

Seattle Hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 We are excited to be one of the 16 host cities from North America for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Learn how the City of Seattle is planning for the even What is FIFA World Cup 2026? The International Federation of Association Football, more commonly known by its French acronym FIFA, was founded in 1904 to provide unity among national soccer associations. The FIFA World Cup is the world's premier international soccer competition that takes pla

The NAACP Seattle King County Branch 1136 proudly announces the election of Hayward Evans as the new President of the branch. Evans brings years of community leadership, nonprofit management, and advocacy experience focused on civil rights, economic opportunity, youth empowerment, public safety, and social justice throughout King County. Since 1913, the Seattle branch continues the NAACP’s historic mission of protecting civil rights and advancing justice for all people throug

Care Team cuts timeline in half for helping children with the most complex behavioral and mental health needs OLYMPIA — For years, hundreds of children experiencing severe behavioral or mental health crises languished in hospitals without a medical reason to be there. They originally went to emergency rooms because they were a danger to themselves or others. Once they were stable enough to leave, their parents or caregivers still could not safely care for them at home due to

May 6, 2026 - August 2, 2026 Presented by ARTE NOIR Seattle, WA (May 6, 2026) – ARTE NOIR presents Central District Legacy: Black. Power. Black Panthers., an exhibition honoring the enduring legacy of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party. As the first Black Panther Party chapter established outside California, the Seattle Chapter—founded in spring 1968—worked to protect, preserve, activate, and sustain revolutionary resolve in the pursuit of resources, dignity, an

Consumer Price Index, Seattle area — April 2026 Area prices were up 1.3 percent over the past two months, up 4.9 percent from a year ago The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue advanced 1.3 percent for the two months ending in April 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the energy index increased 17.6 percent. The index for all items less food and energy ros

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute 104 17th Ave S. in Seattle The Aging and Disability Services division of Seattle’s Human Services Department invites all to see the documentary film My Mama Joe: Hope & Help, followed by a Q&A with local experts in caregiving, dementia navigation, and healthy living. The event is FREE and open to everyone, children are welcome. Mini-info fair with local agencies starts at 1pm. Register via the QR Code or at www.mamajoeproject.com/seat

Travelers Will See Mock Aircraft and Emergency Response Vehicles Between 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Media are invited to view the exercise – see more information below (SEATTLE) – Travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will see emergency response vehicles on the airfield the morning of Wednesday, May 13, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. THIS IS AN EXERCISE ONLY! The Port of Seattle will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise simulating an aircraft accident as part of exe

pop-up event happening this weekend on May 9th and 10th at the Pacific Community Center Senior Services parking lot. Jointly with FEMA, we will have representatives there to assist with applications, provide information, and answer any questions. Please feel free to share the information and join us at the event.

Series of regional roundtables will inform conservation proposals ahead of 2027 legislative session OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Ecology announced the launch of Washington’s Water Future, a statewide initiative to ensure Washington has an enduring supply of water for generations to come. Following the declaration of a statewide drought for a record-breaking fourth consecutive year, this initiative aims to improve sustainable an

90-unit Tiny House Village will provide wraparound services Mayor Katie B. Wilson continued to deliver on her core priority of accelerating the development of new shelter and emergency housing with three major steps forward today: a new lease, a new partnership, and continued legislative momentum. “We continue to make progress on my top priority of rapidly expanding shelter with wraparound services,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “I appreciate the Councilmembers, business leade

Antoinette Sullivan spent 15 years in USAID and has lived in Seattle since 2022 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Antoinette Sullivan joined the Washington State Department of Commerce as its new Community Engagement and Outreach Division assistant director. Sullivan previously spent more than 15 years at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), most recently as a deputy division chief for the Bureau of Global Health. At Commerce, Sullivan will lead the Community Engage

In 7 U.S. states, older adults with cognitive decline affecting their daily activities are more likely to live with unsecured firearms. Milan Jovic / Getty Images An older man cleans a firearm. In the study, people ages 65 and older were surveyed about their cognitive health and their firearm storage at home. Older adults who report experiencing worsening confusion or memory loss that affects their daily activities are more likely to live in homes where firearms are not store

OLYMPIA – After significant shellfish harvest restrictions were implemented in 2025, Washington’s shellfish waters are seeing encouraging signs of recovery. In its annual review of 114 commercial shellfish harvesting areas, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reports improved water quality in five locations – progress that could soon lead to lifting harvest restrictions. Additionally, no new closures are proposed based on this review. Challenges remain, however. E

Health inspectors attempting to investigate thousands of complaints have been turned away 10 times TACOMA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown announced legal action against The GEO Group, the private company that owns and operates the Northwest ICE Processing Center. The action asks the court to order The GEO Group to allow inspectors from the state Department of Health into the immigration detention facility to ensure it is following state law, and

Refreshed mission, strategic plan and guiding values set direction for agency’s next five years of community-focused investment and service OLYMPIA, Wash. --- The Washington State Department of Commerce manages more than a $9 billion budget to support communities across Washington. Its programs touch nearly every aspect of daily life, including child care, energy use and more. And communities want and need equitable, consistent access to the agency’s programs and funding. Aft

Sound Transit will be altering service to accommodate necessary work impacting Link light rail. Buses will replace trains during limited periods. Monthly Maintenance Window (April 28-30) Buses replace 2 Line trains during late night hours between South Bellevue and Overlake Village stations. BelRed Crossing Panel Installation (May 2) Buses replace 2 Line trains from start of service until noon between Spring District and Overlake Village stations for crossing system modificat

OLYMPIA — Candidate Filing Week begins on Monday, May 4 at 8 a.m. and at county elections offices across the state, but mailed declarations are being accepted now. Declarations of Candidacy and full payment must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8. During the filing period, eligible Washingtonians can declare candidacy for over 16,700 seats ranging from precinct committee officers to seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Candidates can register online, by mail, or

Omari-Tahir Garrett Join us as we honor and celebrate 80 years of life, legacy, and impact for a true Central District pillar, a visionary servant-leader, and one of Seattle’s fiercest champions for freedom, justice, and equality. We are not just giving flowers. We are giving gratitude, recognition, and love while it can be felt, heard, and embraced. Sunday, May 3rd | 2:00–5:00 PM | Byrd Barr Place. RSVP at For information on how to support the event, call 206-965-9961.

Coach Lorrita Williams and her team, "The Future," have done it again! For the 5th straight year in a row, she has coached “The Future” to become the undefeated champions of the YMCA’s Youth Basketball League for 5th and 6th graders at the Meredith Mathews YMCA. Coach Williams and the players proved themselves yet again, winning every game this season, including several by significant margins. Coach Williams faced challenges this year from other coaches trying to defeat her a

KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY (KCHA) Elevator Service Contract PROPOSAL DUE DATE: May 7, 2026 Request for Proposal KCHA is soliciting bids for Elevator Service for commercial and residential apartment properties located throughout King, Thurston , and Skagit Counes. Women and Minority owned companies are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Proposals are due Thursday, May 7, by 2 PM.

Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced bold steps to meet the scale of Seattle’s housing crisis by combining and accelerating the next phases of Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan. What had been a multi-year process could now be complete as soon as 2027, rapidly accelerating the ability to build more housing near transit, and in and around growth centers. “We need to go taller, denser, and faster,” said Mayor Wilson . “To address our housing shortage, we’re planning for a city where eve