Get outside and see salmon returning to King County rivers and streams this summer and fall. Find places to go from the interactive map on the Salmon SEEson website for several self-guided salmon viewing spots and in-person interpretive viewing opportunities. What better way to learn about salmon than seeing them as they return home from the ocean to spawn a new generation? Please contact Renee Leichliter to learn more! Feel free to forward to other people interested in envi

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 hosting a workshop and Q&A session with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) on the business certification process. This event will be held virtually on September 9, 2026, from 9 to 10

SEATTLE — Almost one year after opening its doors, DESC’s Opioid Recovery & Care Access (ORCA) Center, in partnership with the longer-standing ORCA Patient Outreach Division (POD), is demonstrating what is possible when lifesaving opioid use disorder treatment is available when and where people need it. The ORCA program includes the ORCA Center, DESC’s brick-and-mortar treatment and post-overdose care center, and ORCA POD, its mobile outreach team that brings treatment and ca

South Tacoma Glass Recycling Drop-Off Location Closing TACOMA, Wash. - The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department is removing the South Tacoma glass recycling drop-off container at 56th Street and Tacoma Mall Boulevard, effective immediately. After nearly three years of hosting this glass recycling location, the site is now closed to public access. A full list of available glass drop-off locations is available at tacoma.gov/recycle. ###

SR 167 OPENING SOON SR 167 Corridor Improvements Project Project overview The SR 167 Corridor Improvements Project is comprised of the SR 167 Toll Equipment Upgrade Project and the SR 167, SR 516 to South 277th Street Southbound Auxiliary Lane Project. As part of the SR 167 Toll Equipment Upgrade Project, we plan to update the SR 167 toll system to create consistency along the I-405/SR 167 corridor. This project would upgrade the SR 167 toll equipment to be the same as the I-

SEATTLE, WA (September 2, 2026) – Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Parks & Recreation, Community School – West Seattle, and community partners held a press event earlier today to launch volunteer recruitment for Show Up, Seattle!, Day of Service, the annual event which takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Volunteer registration opens today, September 2, 2026, at www.seattle.gov/day-of-service. “As we celebrate 35 years of the Depa

By Peter Duncan-Bey, Blanche Hines-Bey, Alex Asihene-El For the original peoples of North America, Noble Drew Ali taught three truths: first, that identity is not found in the brand names: Negro, Black, Colored, or Ethiopian; second, that declaring one's free and national name protects against all sorts of unlawful deprivations and abuses; and third, that through restoration of identity and nationality, our people may exit what Ali described as a condition of sin and reenter

Working-class men of every color have been in crisis for generations. The way out is to come together, for the sake of all our kids. By Ben Jealous I understood the depth of it first at a friend's twenty-first birthday party in college. Somebody raised a glass to celebrate him. Then another raised his and, before it reached his shoulder, tipped it. He poured libations for the ones who did not make it. Shot, or sent away, before the rest of us got to college. In a room of noth

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