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

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on Tuesday awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service posthumously to Maj. Ariana G. Linse Savino, a United States Air Force officer who was killed in service when her KC-135 crashed in Iraq on March 12, 2026. Savino’s parents, Darren and Omayra Linse, received the award on their daughter’s behalf. “Maj. Savino represented the very best of our community and our country,” Dunn said. “She dedicated her life to serving

June 1, 2026 – On June 1, ORCA is launching a new promotional pass, the 3-Day Puget Pass, allowing riders to save money on transit across the Puget Sound region throughout the summer. This promotional Regional Day Pass is available through August 31, 2026. The 3-Day Puget Pass is a multi-day pass which allows adult fare riders to travel around the region for an $18.00 flat rate, or $6.00 for ORCA LIFT and RRFP Senior and Disabled fare riders. This pass makes it simple for r

LONGEST DAY solstice party in King Street Station plaza, photo by Chloe Collyer Over 80 arts and culture events across the city this summer SEATTLE, WA (May 26, 2026) - The City of Seattle is planning a citywide series of community activations and celebration events leading up to and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the excitement and spirit of the games to neighborhoods across Seattle and creating free and low-cost opportunities for communities throughout the city to

A national center helps healthcare systems embrace an approach to more transparent communications with patients. FatCamera / Getty ImagesA female patient speaks with a clinician. A national center urges healthcare leaders to more proactively address hospital-based errors. A misdiagnosis. A medication dosing error. A retained foreign object after surgery. A delay that contributes to a patient’s grave injury or death. Adverse effects of medical care can be minor or catastrop

Seattle Hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 We are excited to be one of the 16 host cities from North America for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Learn how the City of Seattle is planning for the even What is FIFA World Cup 2026? The International Federation of Association Football, more commonly known by its French acronym FIFA, was founded in 1904 to provide unity among national soccer associations. The FIFA World Cup is the world's premier international soccer competition that takes pla

The NAACP Seattle King County Branch 1136 proudly announces the election of Hayward Evans as the new President of the branch. Evans brings years of community leadership, nonprofit management, and advocacy experience focused on civil rights, economic opportunity, youth empowerment, public safety, and social justice throughout King County. Since 1913, the Seattle branch continues the NAACP’s historic mission of protecting civil rights and advancing justice for all people throug

Care Team cuts timeline in half for helping children with the most complex behavioral and mental health needs OLYMPIA — For years, hundreds of children experiencing severe behavioral or mental health crises languished in hospitals without a medical reason to be there. They originally went to emergency rooms because they were a danger to themselves or others. Once they were stable enough to leave, their parents or caregivers still could not safely care for them at home due to

May 6, 2026 - August 2, 2026 Presented by ARTE NOIR Seattle, WA (May 6, 2026) – ARTE NOIR presents Central District Legacy: Black. Power. Black Panthers., an exhibition honoring the enduring legacy of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party. As the first Black Panther Party chapter established outside California, the Seattle Chapter—founded in spring 1968—worked to protect, preserve, activate, and sustain revolutionary resolve in the pursuit of resources, dignity, an

Consumer Price Index, Seattle area — April 2026 Area prices were up 1.3 percent over the past two months, up 4.9 percent from a year ago The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue advanced 1.3 percent for the two months ending in April 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the energy index increased 17.6 percent. The index for all items less food and energy ros

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute 104 17th Ave S. in Seattle The Aging and Disability Services division of Seattle’s Human Services Department invites all to see the documentary film My Mama Joe: Hope & Help, followed by a Q&A with local experts in caregiving, dementia navigation, and healthy living. The event is FREE and open to everyone, children are welcome. Mini-info fair with local agencies starts at 1pm. Register via the QR Code or at www.mamajoeproject.com/seat

Travelers Will See Mock Aircraft and Emergency Response Vehicles Between 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Media are invited to view the exercise – see more information below (SEATTLE) – Travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will see emergency response vehicles on the airfield the morning of Wednesday, May 13, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. THIS IS AN EXERCISE ONLY! The Port of Seattle will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise simulating an aircraft accident as part of exe

pop-up event happening this weekend on May 9th and 10th at the Pacific Community Center Senior Services parking lot. Jointly with FEMA, we will have representatives there to assist with applications, provide information, and answer any questions. Please feel free to share the information and join us at the event.

Series of regional roundtables will inform conservation proposals ahead of 2027 legislative session OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Ecology announced the launch of Washington’s Water Future, a statewide initiative to ensure Washington has an enduring supply of water for generations to come. Following the declaration of a statewide drought for a record-breaking fourth consecutive year, this initiative aims to improve sustainable an

90-unit Tiny House Village will provide wraparound services Mayor Katie B. Wilson continued to deliver on her core priority of accelerating the development of new shelter and emergency housing with three major steps forward today: a new lease, a new partnership, and continued legislative momentum. “We continue to make progress on my top priority of rapidly expanding shelter with wraparound services,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “I appreciate the Councilmembers, business leade

Antoinette Sullivan spent 15 years in USAID and has lived in Seattle since 2022 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Antoinette Sullivan joined the Washington State Department of Commerce as its new Community Engagement and Outreach Division assistant director. Sullivan previously spent more than 15 years at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), most recently as a deputy division chief for the Bureau of Global Health. At Commerce, Sullivan will lead the Community Engage