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

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Checkpoint options, new roadway lanes, reserve parking, and a call for summer volunteers! Checkpoint options, new roadway lanes, reserve parking, and a call for summer volunteers! March 27, 2026 With school schedules hitting the pause button, spring break is about to multiply the number of travelers through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Read on — SEA is offering travel tips to tackle security checkpoints and reserve parking. We’re also highlighting new roadway l

A survey conveys clinicians’ experiences, concerns and their lack of training to adequately care for those who seek help.  Denis Borisov / Getty Images - UW Medicine | Newsroom A man holds his abdomen as he enters a bathroom. Washington state clinicians commonly reported nausea and vomiting as adverse health symptoms of cannabis use. In a survey of nearly 400 Washington state clinicians, more than half expressed strong concern about the mental-health risks of cannabis use, an

Senate Bill 6346 taxes income over $1M to help make life more affordable for millions of Washingtonians OLYMPIA — Today Governor Bob Ferguson took historic action to make Washington more affordable by signing the Millionaires’ Tax into law. Less than one half of one percent of Washingtonians will pay the tax, but it will make life more affordable for millions. The bill does not apply to: Income under $1 million, the first $1 million of income on individuals who will owe the

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed new laws today establishing rules for how businesses handle penny shortages, banning noncompete agreements statewide, and expanding the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission’s access to data to review fatal crashes. The legislation was part of a slate of more than 40 bills Governor Ferguson signed in Olympia today. Video of the signings are available here and here . Photos are available here . New rules for pennies – House Bill 233

Mayor Wilson Responds to NBA Vote Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson responded to NBA vote to take the next critical and defining step towards potential expansion in Seattle: “Seattle can't wait to welcome our Sonics back home. The city is ready, the fans are ready, the arena is ready, and I could not be more excited about what's next.” The mayor also shared a video on social media celebrating the fact that we've been preparing and Seattle’s ready to take our shot. Seattle is Re

SEATTLE — Governor Bob Ferguson today signed two bills into law to improve public safety: One preventing individuals from posing as law enforcement with fake badges or other items with law enforcement insignia, and another prohibiting law enforcement from hiding their identity with masks. The bill signing ceremony took place today at El Centro de la Raza. Video of the signing is available here ; photos are available here . Prohibiting law enforcement impersonators Governor Fe

Masked law enforcement banned under new Washington state law  OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday signed landmark legislation that prohibits local, state, and federal law enforcement officers — including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents operating in Washington — from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public.  Substitute Senate Bill 5855 , sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), e

Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced her decision on how to proceed with the city's surveillance pilot project, and answered questions from journalists. She also announced she will be holding a town hall next Friday at Town Hall Seattle so the public can take part in a more in-depth conversation on this issue, and have a further chance to weigh in on this issue with the mayor directly.   The mayor's full remarks as prepared for delivery are available on the mayor's b

Friday March 13, 2026 The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations crews will continue its snow and ice response through Sunday. Tree clearing crews will be working during daylight hours on Saturday.

Tacoma LitFest Workshop Saturday, March 14 Writing Your Story Discovering the Characters Within Us 2-3 pm @University PlacePierce County Library ALL-AGES Writing Your Story: Discovering the Characters Within Us   Tacoma LitFest Workshop — March 14 Join author  Noni Ervin  for a 60-minute, all-ages writing workshop exploring how our experiences, imagination, culture, and values shape the characters within our stories. Everyone carries a powerful story. In this interactive, all

Seattle, WA –The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Seattle Chapter (NCBW) will host a community Civics Discussion Forum designed to encourage meaningful community dialogue about civic participation, public policy that impacts residents, and community engagement. The forum will bring together community members, leaders, and advocates to discuss how civic knowledge and participation shape policies that impact local communities. Participants will learn more ab

Applications open through April 20, 2026 The Port of Seattle is now accepting applications from community-based organizations to increase visibility of jobs and careers in Port-related industries in historically underrepresented communities surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and South King County, extending up to Beacon Hill and the Duwamish Valley. Funding supports programs that connect residents to living-wage jobs and career pathways in port-related ind

TACOMA, Wash. — To minimize weekday commuter impacts, the City of Tacoma’s Street Operations crews has scheduled essential asphalt repairs on the southbound lane of Ruston Way near Alder Street (the 3000 block) for Saturday, March 21. Work is expected to take one day, beginning at 6 a.m. and concluding at approximately 6 p.m. During this time, Ruston Way will be reduced to a single lane, which will create traffic delays. Drivers traveling along the waterfront should plan for

In honor of Black History Month, Judson Press proudly announces the availability of A History of the Black Baptist Church: I Don’t Feel No Ways Tired by Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr., a groundbreaking work that chronicles the rich heritage and enduring influence of the Black Baptist tradition. This meticulously researched volume offers readers an unparalleled look at the origins, struggles, and triumphs of the Black Baptist church from its beginnings in the hush harbors of sla

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) announced the launch of its 90th Anniversary PowerUp Tour. This 15-city tour aims to have NCNW President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley connect with local sections, affiliates, and communities to further the organization's mission. Seattle will host the tour's first stop.   "We are excited to kick off the tour in Seattle. The NCNW Seattle Section and our affiliates have organized a wonderful opportunity for us to engage with their com

One of the great strengths of our movement is that our leaders do more than inspire young people — they keep the door open for them. The leaders who carried forward the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. understood that movements survive only when the next generation is welcomed in. Leaders like Joseph Lowery, Rev. Orange, Rev. Earl Shinholster, Andrew Young, and many others lived that commitment. Rev. Jesse Jackson carried it farther than most. He gave time — minutes, hour