Legendary Artists, Live Ink Contests, Burlesque & BurlesKaraoke Headline the Expo's 25th-Anniversary Weekend on August 14-16 Seattle, WA. (July 9, 2026) -The annualSeattle Tattoo Expo returns to Seattle Center’sExhibition Hall this August, bringing a unique showcase of tattoo culture and history, fan-favoritecontests, burlesque, karaoke, and more. Hosted by Seattle’s own legendary shopsHiddenHand TattooandSupergenius Tattoo, the 2026 Seattle Tattoo Expo brings the best tattoo

Six-year plan expands access to childcare, preschool, mental health care, food, college and in-demand trade programs SEATTLE (August 3) – Today, Mayor Katie Wilson signed the six-year spending plan legislation for the $1.3 billion education investment that Seattle voters overwhelmingly passed last fall following unanimous approval by Seattle City Council last week. The Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy Implementation and Evaluation Plan (Plan) provides a

Seattle, WA — August 4, 2026 — Seattle Neighborhood Group, in partnership with the Seattle Police Department, the Rainier Beach: A Beautiful Safe Place for Youth (ABSPY) Core Team, and local community organizations, will host a National Night Out event at Safeway Rainier Beach aimed at strengthening community relationships and advancing public safety. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Safeway Rainier Beach, located at 9262 Rainie

SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson accepted a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Chief Barnes was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell in late 2024 and has made substantial contributions to public safety in Seattle. "It has been an honor to serve the Seattle Police Department and this city," said Chief Barnes. "The men and women of this department show up every single day with professionalism and dedication, and what they did in the aftermath of

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods July 17 – 19 | Seafair Indian Days Powwow, Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. The annual Powwow showcases traditional Indigenous cooking, jewelry-making, music, and especially dancing. Throughout the day, tribes from across the region in United States and Canada celebrate and honor cultural traditions through song, dance, and community. All are welcome to attend this free event! July 18 – 19 | Lavender U-Pick Sale, Interbay P-Patch. Expl

By mimicking cell membrane environments, new custom-designed proteins make water-repelling proteins soluble without detergents. IPD WRAPs researcher Ljubica Mihaljevic works at a lab bench at the Institute for Protein Design. Embedded in the boundary between the inside and outside of each cell are membrane proteins. They act as first responders by sensing signals, regulating which molecules enter and leave the cell, and enabling cells to quickly adapt

Match at a Glance 🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 🇺🇸 USA (Stars and Stripes) 🇧🇪 Belgium (Red Devils) 📍 Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) ⏰ 5:00 PM PDT 8:00 PM ET 🚪 2:00 PM PDT Now Open 📺 FOX (English) 📺 Telemundo / Peacock (Spanish) 🏆 Winner → Quarterfinals 🚇 Link Light Rail Every 8 min, extended service Kickoff is just hours away as the Stars and Stripes return to the Pacific Northwest seeking a historic result against the Red Devils — here's everything Seattle fans

Here is a preview of what's to come tomorrow, July 6 for LET’S PLAY SEA ’26 - World Soccer Fan Celebration at Seattle Center, as matchday in Seattle extends to Seattle Center, where fans gather for a USA vs. Belgium watch party. Activations for Tomorrow – Monday, July 6 Let's Play SEA '26-Watch Parties at Mural Amphitheatre Let's Play SEA'26 Visual Arts at Seattle Center: Sand Sculpture Installation by Jamie Loukes Traditions: Connecting Threads of Shared Humanity – A Festá

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to attract millions of fans across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, getting to and from stadiums will be a key consideration for supporters traveling to matches. While ticket prices and accommodation costs often dominate the conversation, the ease of accessing a venue can have a significant impact on the overall fan experience. To identify the best-connected host venues, Hard Rock Bet analyzed every 2026 FIFA World Cup stadium across Nor

For years, fertility and reproductive health were often seen as women’s issues. Not anymore. More men are asking questions about their own health — from low testosterone and fertility challenges to cancer risks and healthy aging. Fathers and young men planning families are paying closer attention to what may affect their long-term health and the health of the people they love. And increasingly, many are asking a new question: Could chemicals in our everyday environment be pla

Take simple steps when gathering shellfish to stay healthy OLYMPIA – Recreational shellfish harvesters should be extra careful when collecting oysters this weekend and next week to reduce their risk of illness. High temperatures are expected during the lowest tides of the year, creating conditions that can allow Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria to grow quickly in oysters and increase the risk of illness from eating them raw or undercooked. The Three Cs – check, chill and cook

I was pleased to present the 2026 Juneteenth proclamation to the Northwest African-American Museum for their work to tell the story of freedom in America – and the on-going work to protect it. Join the NAAM for Juneteenth celebrations. For details click here. Left to right: CM Balducci (D6), CM Barón (D4), CM Dunn (D9), Eric Greer, Board Member Northwest African-American Museum (NAAM), Sherry Williams Board Vice Chair, NAAM, CM Perry (D3), CM Lewis (D2), CM von Reichbauer (D7

A Juneteenth-timed celebration of the beautiful game turns global soccer energy into direct support for nearly 150 Black-owned businesses across Washington SEATTLE, Wash. — June 15, 2026 — As the global soccer spotlight turns to Seattle, Intentionalist and Black Players for Change (BPC) have teamed up on a Special Edition Buy Black Card — a celebration of Juneteenth, the beautiful game, and a call to action to support the Black-owned businesses at the heart of Washington stat

Wake up, everybody, No more sleepin' in bed No more backward thinkin'. Time for thinkin' ahead The world has changed so very much from what it used to be. There is so much hatred, war and poverty. The world won't get no better If we just let it be. Naw, naw, naw, naw, naw, naw, naw. The world won't get no better. We gotta change it, yeah - just you and me. The words of the song, Wake Up Everybody, debuted by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes in 1975, still resonate today as thos

Washington DFI Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15 State agency serves as “local cops on the beat” protecting people from financial fraud Olympia – Today the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) joins organizations worldwide to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). As financial exploitation reaches record highs, state regulators and financial education partners are reaffirming their commitment to protecting senior investors from

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer tournament upon us, new and regular riders will encounter several improvements to the passenger experience in addition to increased service on match days. In stations: At the International District/Chinatown Station, all escalators and elevators have been overhauled and modernized and are in service. Additional ORCA readers have also been added at station entrances. Good Maps is now available in 25 languages for station navigation in

. Black American history continues to inspire the world and lives at the core of a universal call for self-determination. In the face of decades of gentrification and displacement, the Seattle that Africatown is building honors the history and the current contributions of the local Black community through land ownership – the foundation of a Black and thriving Central District. This includes preserving Black cultural traditions that bring us together, including the annual J

More than 550,000 children got $120 in nutrition benefits last summer OLYMPIA—This summer, as many as 577,000 Washington children will receive SUN Bucks––funds to help buy food when school is not in session––through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program. The SUN Bucks benefits, a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child, will be deposited onto new SUN Bucks cards starting early June 2026.In December 2022, the federal government aut

Initiative prioritizes youth access and community inclusion during FIFA World Cup 2026™   SEATTLE - Today, Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson, in partnership with the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and the generosity of Seattle sports teams, businesses, and community leaders, announced a landmark initiative that will send over 1,400 youth and their caregivers from across our region to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in Seattle. “We believe tha

SEATTLE - Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement on FIFA World Cup safety: "Earlier this week, I received an updated briefing from the Seattle Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation on the current global and local threat environment. The breadth and depth of intelligence gathering that informed the briefing identified general but credible threats to safety and security during the games. While not unexpected given an event of this magnitud

Kameirah has now been named the National Winner of the 2025-26 Doodle for Google contest after being selected from tens of thousands of student submissions nationwide. Kameirah’s win was revealed this morning live on the TODAY Show in New York, where she talked about her art and plans for the future. Meet Kameirah, this year’s Doodle for Google winner! The Washington high school senior shares more about the inspiration behind her winning Doodle and what defines her superpower

The King County Council on Tuesday approved legislation that updates the county’s public defense standards to bring the county in line with recent changes adopted by the Washington State Supreme Court. The changes to county code implement lower caseload limits required by the court to ensure public defenders have capacity to adequately represent their clients. “The right to counsel is an important constitutional right and robust public defense is essential to a functioning cr