Washington State DFI enters multi-state consent order with Coinme, Inc. WA DFI and 34 other regulators reached a settlement with money transmitter and crypto-kiosk operator Coinme, Inc. — the company will shut down its crypto kiosks, pay $2.5 million, and take additional affirmative action Olympia – Today the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) entered a multi-state Consent Order with Coinme, Inc. (Coinme), a Seattle-based money transmitter and crypto-

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month…. While Black and white women have similar rates of being diagnosed with breast cancer, Black women have a 40% higher rate of dying from breast cancer. The incidence is greater among Black women under the age of 50. The more aggressive types of cancer like triple-negative breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer can develop at young ages and at late stages. The symptoms to look for are, lumps, swelling in the breast, lymph nodes or

New research emphasizes that dogs can boost humans’ understanding of cognitive diseases and, potentially, therapies. Allen InstituteDr. Caitlin Latimer, right, and research procurement lead Julia Ryan examine brain tissue donated for scientific research. Dogs with a form of dementia known as canine cognitive dysfunction, or CCD, have telltale patterns in their brain tissue that are strikingly similar to those in humans with Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research that

As communities search for preventative solutions for young people, ACE Academy celebrates 14 years of investing before the crisis SEATTLE, WA — Across Washington and the country, communities are asking urgent questions about youth violence, mental health, belonging and what it takes to keep young people connected to opportunity. For the founders of ACE Academy, one answer is straightforward: Invest in young people before they need intervention. For 14 years, ACE Academy has b

SUMMARY King County Fire Marshal Eric Urban will lift the Stage 1 and Stage 2 burn bans for the unincorporated areas that have been in effect since the summer. The public will be allowed to safely burn beginning 12:01 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1.   STORY With cooler and less-dry conditions in the forecast, Fire Marshal Eric Urban has announced that he’s lifting the burn bans in unincorporated King County. The current Stage 1 and Stage 2 burn bans for the unincorporated areas –

SEATTLE, WA — Today Mayor Katie B. Wilson signed into law amendments to the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) that will improve the lives of Seattle domestic workers. The legislation transmitted by Mayor Wilson and sponsored by Council Member Rinck to expand protections under the ordinance was unanimously passed by the Seattle City Council. The legislation goes into effect on July 1, 2027, and will align Seattle labor standards with statewide protections that ensure domestic w

Photo by Robert Wade An attendee enjoys a memory café event led by the Frye Art Museum in Seattle. Ever hear of a memory café? It’s an informal community meetup for people who have dementia and whose cognitive struggles might tilt them toward withdrawing socially. The semi-organized café gatherings offer sanctuary from judgment and raised eyebrows, and provide group interactions that can engage attendees and bring joy to their lives. Katie Zeitler is leading an effort to exp

Balanced budget protects essential services, expands shelter and food access, and invests in public safety, while making disciplined decisions to close an inherited structural deficit Seattle — A city reveals its values not in what it says, but in where it chooses to invest. That belief sits at the center of Mayor Katie B. Wilson's first proposed budget, transmitted to the Seattle City Council today for the 2027-2028 biennium. The $9.1 billion total proposed budget for 2027 m

New Mexico becomes the 31st state with an approved State MPI program (Washington, D.C., September 18, 2026) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) and the New Mexico State Livestock Board have finalized an agreement to enhance state meat and poultry food safety inspection through joining the State USDA Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) program. New Mexico’s participation expands local inspection capacity, enhances food safety oversight, and boosts market access

A comprehensive, evidence-based plan to deliver results and save lives Seattle — Gun violence takes lives, traumatizes neighborhoods, and demands a serious, coordinated response. Mayor Katie B. Wilson is delivering one today. “Seattle will not accept gun violence as inevitable, and neither will I,” said Mayor Wilson. “We have a responsibility to make sure that communities in this city feel safe, and today I am acting on that responsibility with a coordinated, data-driven plan

Plan responds to one of Seattle’s biggest challenges by delivering almost 1,000 beds by end of 2027 Seattle — Everyone in Seattle deserves a safe space to call home. It must be easier for people to get help before they lose their housing, and for those most in need to quickly access support and care with a clear path to stability. Year-over-year, Seattle residents say unsheltered homelessness is one of the biggest challenges facing our city. Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson is

TACOMA, Wash. — Beginning October 13, 2026, the cost of on-street parking in Tacoma's downtown core will rise from $1 to $1.50 per hour, as the City implements the final stage of a comprehensive parking network update that began in 2025. The data-driven update applies to current meter zones and is designed to support a balanced and predictable parking network that pairs short visits with street parking spots and long visits with City-owned garages. The update addresses a ma

TACOMA, WASH.—The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible Tacoma-based organizations and groups to support the production of publicly accessible arts programming across all artistic disciplines in 2027. Funding can be used for a variety of arts-focused projects, including, but not limited to, artistic presentations, activities, events, workshops, experiences, festivals, performances, or other projects that are accessible to t

TACOMA, Wash. – As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program is partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to host an OMWBE Certification 201 workshop on September 28, 2026 from 9 – 11 a.m. While this workshop will be conducted in a hybrid

SUMMARY The application window is now open for Participatory Budgeting grants in Skyway and White Center. This opportunity gives local communities a meaningful role in shaping how public dollars are invested in projects and programs that benefit residents. STORY King County today opened the application period for $2.7 million in community‑led grants through the Elevate Skyway Community Fund and the Uplift White Center Community Fund. Eligible organizations and community gro

SEA Airport to Sunset the Free Checkpoint Reservation Program After the Thanksgiving Holiday Earlier today, we announced the sunsetting of the SEA Spot Saver program. Starting November 30, 2026, SEA Spot Saver will no longer be available. All reservations booked from now until November 29 will be honored at TSA Checkpoint 4. Spot Saver is a popular program for passengers, and we know you’ve promoted it to your viewers too, so thank you for that. You may have some question

SEATTLE, WA (August 10, 2026) – Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites residents of Seattle to save the date for Show Up, Seattle!, Seattle’s annual citywide day of service, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. “As the Department of Neighborhoods celebrates 35 years of partnering with communities across Seattle, we’re especially grateful for the organizations, neighborhood groups, schools, faith communities, and residents who care for our city every day,” says Q

First agency infill station will connect new neighborhoods to 1 and 2 Lines Sound Transit announced today that Pinehurst Station will open for service on Wednesday, September 30. The newest Seattle station will connect communities near NE 130th Street to high-capacity rail rapid transit service, with 1 and 2 Line trains arriving every 4-5 minutes. Over time, the station is expected to serve around 3,400 riders with connections to community resources, local residents, and King

Seattle, WA-Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is replacing the existing Stan Sayres Boat Ramp, 3808 Lake Washington Blvd S, adjacent to Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, which has reached the end of its useful life. Forma Construction will mobilize on Tuesday, September 8 to begin this work on the north section ramp. SPR anticipates this work will be completed by mid-October 2026. The entirety of Stan Sayres Boat Ramp will be closed until this work is complete Motoriz

TACOMA, WASH.— The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants who are Tacoma residents to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: Architect (Two Positions): Open to individuals who are currently or have in the past been a professionally certified architect. At-Large (Two Positions): Open to individuals with a demonstrated interest in historic preservation. Professional (Three Positions): Open to individuals who have had profession

Tidy-Up Tacoma Teams Up with Community Partners for Citywide Cleanup Event September 19 TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is partnering with two community-led litter cleanup groups, Litter Free 253 and Oscar's Enemies, for a Citywide Cleanup Event on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers can participate at locations across Tacoma, with bags, gloves and litter picking equipment provided at every site. The event's headline location is in Downtown Tacoma ne

Sept. 20 | Youth Power in Action; Day of Civic Engagement, Seattle City Hall. Local youth aged 14-19 are invited to meet City Officials, understand the work of city government, and practice ways to make their voice heard and organize in community to make positive change. Upcoming Community Events Aug. 6 - Oct. 3 | A Legacy Illuminated: Black Theater in the Pacific Northwest, King Street Station. Revisit historic Black theater in Seattle created by a generation of actors whose