10 weeks of free mat Pilates, Zumba ® , and yoga classes   SEATTLE – To get a healthy start to the New Year, Seattle Center will offer free weekly Winter Fitness sessions in the Seattle Center Armory from Jan. 21 to Mar. 25, 2026. Workout Wednesdays, presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, offers free mat Pilates, Zumba ® , and yoga classes, allowing participants to increase their range of motion, breathe through life’s stresses, and simply move. These “drop-in” sessi

Seattle’s unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are an essential part of the city’s architectural heritage, and they are also among the most vulnerable structures during an earthquake. Over the last several years, we’ve been working to make seismic retrofits more affordable, and easier to complete. URM owners have more support than ever to strengthen these buildings and protect the people and neighborhoods who rely on them with new reductions in URM seismic retrofit permit and

January is often a time for setting goals. While some resolutions can be tough to stick to, saving energy is a goal that pays off all year long. Whether you are managing a household or running a business, energy efficiency is one of the best investments you can make this year. It lowers your monthly bills, increases comfort, and contributes to a sustainable future for our beautiful region. Let’s turn your resolution into reality with the programs, incentives, and expert advic

Proposed legislation will improve housing, affordability, government efficiency, health and public safety for Washingtonians across the state  OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced his slate of six Governor Request Bills ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which begins Monday. The proposed legislation includes reforms to help increase the supply of housing, protect Washingtonians from imposters posing as law enforcement, bolster the state’s decision-making author

Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced new departmental leadership at the Office of City Finance and the Office of Economic Development.    Seattle, WA - “Delivering on housing, transportation, and affordability requires a well-managed, financially responsible city government with the capacity to make the big investments we need. It also means doing everything possible to ensure a thriving economic environment for neighborhood businesses, big businesses the creative arts, and

OLYMPIA — On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Office of the Secretary of State notified the Legislature of the receipt of two initiatives: IL26-001 and IL26-638.Before the initiatives can be certified and submitted to the legislature, signatures on the submitted petition sheets must be verified by trained members of the office’s Elections Division using the state-mandated process of examining a 3% random sample of submitted signatures. Signature verification statistics will be published

Sound Transit will continue strategically closing sections of the 1 Line this month for system expansion and critical maintenance work.   Jan. 13 – 15   As part of Sound Transit’s regular monthly maintenance program, buses will replace 1 Line trains during late night hours between Stadium and Mount Baker stations to accommodate essential system maintenance on the 1 Line.   Jan. 16 – 18   Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and SODO stations between 10 p.m. o

OLYMPIA – Disaster assistance through the state’s Individual Assistance program is now available to qualifying residents who suffered storm and flood damage in Lewis and Pierce counties. The funding is part of the $3.5 million unlocked with Governor Bob Ferguson’s disaster declaration . The first $1 million was distributed in Disaster Cash Assistance by the Department of Social and Health Services to those most in need. The funding was distributed over five days to more than

Mayor Katie B. Wilson was elected the 58th mayor of Seattle in 2025. Learn more about her background and priorities. Katie B. Wilson is the Mayor of Seattle, taking office in January 2026. A longtime transit advocate and community organizer, Wilson co-founded the Transit Riders Union and then led the organization for over a decade, during which time she had extraordinary success building coalitions to win better transit, affordable fares, higher wages, stronger renter protect

Watch the full press conference here . More photos available here .  OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced his supplemental operating budget proposal. The Governor’s budget does not raise taxes, eliminates tax breaks for corporations, preserves access for reproductive health care and maintains core services, like K-12 education, while making important investments in affordability, including maintaining the Working Families Tax Credit. The Governor announced his tr

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson is urging people whose homes were damaged December’s historic flooding to apply for $2.5 million in state assistance to help with their immediate needs. The funding is part of the $3.5 million unlocked with Governor Ferguson’s disaster declaration . The first $1 million was distributed in Disaster Cash Assistance by the Department of Social and Health Services to those most in need. The funding was distributed over five days to more than 2,600

U.S. adolescents spend more than one hour per day on smartphones during school hours, with social media accounting for the largest share of use, according to research published today in JAMA. The findings have relevance for educators, parents and policymakers.    The study reflects the behavior of 640 adolescents ages 13-18. They and their parents had consented to have software placed on their Android cellphones that allowed use to be passively monitored. Usage was measured

A New Year Means A New Resolution: Fraud Prevention – 12 Top Investor Threats Identified By North American Securities Administrators Association WA DFI reminds investors to learn how to identify, prevent and report investment fraud Olympia – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) are warning investors that bad actors are using a new generation of sophisticated schemes in this New Yea

By Ben Jealous  When New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams spoke directly to Black boys at a recent inauguration, his words spread quickly. Clips ricocheted across phones and timelines far beyond City Hall. Not because they were clever. But because they were rare. “Little Black boy,” Williams said, “you were worth it, and you always were. Without any titles, you were enough. You were always enough. You deserve to accept love, and you deserve to be protected.” No cha

TriceEdneyWire.com ) - As families struggle with rent, groceries, and health care costs, Donald Trump is once again trying to drag the national conversation off course - this time with the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro has ruled Venezuela as an authoritarian dictator, rigging elections, imprisoning political opponents, and driving millions of Venezuelans into poverty and exile through corruption and economic mismanagement. His removal is undo

By jickcoem on December 19, 2025 Posted December 19, 2025 at 2:20 p.m. Hello, 12/19 at 12:30 – All current Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation areas in Auburn have been downgraded to Level 1 (BE READY). Residents who left out of caution may return home but should remain alert and prepared if conditions change. As you return home you may notice standing water or residual flooding – please remain cautious.Some locations remain under Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation orders and are not safe

Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium from 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 until 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.   Buses replace Link 1 Line trains to accommodate the installation of advanced signaling in Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel     Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations between 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, to accommodate the installation of advanced signaling in the Downtown Seattle Tran

The King County Solid Waste Division will accept flood debris, including yard waste and garbage, free of charge from individual customers* on Saturdays and Sundays through January 11, at three stations: Bow Lake Recycling and Transfer Station 18800 Orillia Road S, Tukwila Saturday and Sunday hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station 2300 N 165th Street, Shoreline Saturday and Sunday hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer St

People can also request replacement food benefits for food lost during power outages, flooding OLYMPIA — Beginning Dec. 17, 2025, Washington residents affected by recent floods in many parts of the state can apply through the Department of Social and Health Services for emergency cash assistance to help meet their immediate needs. DSHS is now able to access funding through a newly amended proclamation   from Gov. Bob Ferguson to activate this temporary program that helps resi

By jickcoem  on December 19, 2025 (844) 965-1386 If you need assistance with damage from the Washington Floods, call the number above to ask for help. Crisis Cleanup will connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups, and faith communities who may be able to assist with: Cut fallen trees Drywall, flooring, and appliance removal Tarping roofs Mold mitigation All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This