Reminder: Sound Transit to begin Simulated Service on Saturday, Feb. 14 Trains will operate every 4-5 minutes between International District and Lynnwood Sound Transit will begin Simulated Service for the Crosslake Connection on Saturday, Feb. 14, bringing 2 Line trains across Lake Washington and delivering trains every 4-5 minutes between the International District/Chinatown and Lynnwood City Center. Simulated Service is the final step in preparations to open the

SEATTLE, WA (February 9, 2026) - The City of Seattle, the Seattle Sports Commission, and the Seattle Seahawks invite all fans to the Seahawks World Champions Parade on Wednesday, February 11. The parade is presented by Bud Light, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and T-Mobile as partners of the Seattle Seahawks, and produced by Seafair. The Seattle Seahawks have earned the title of Super Bowl LX Champions, besting the New England Patriots in a 29 – 13 victory at Levi’s® Stadium in

Planning on joining up to a million of your closest friends in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, Feb. 11? Get ready to celebrate with the Super Bowl winning Seattle Seahawks by taking transit to be part of the festivities! All of the regional transit agencies – Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries – will be working together to ensure that fans will be able to get to and from the par

Happy 100th Birthday to Irene V. Brown, who celebrates a century of life on February 5, 2026! Mrs. Brown has been a pillar of the Tacoma community for over sixty years, serving alongside her late husband, Carl Brown, in public service and civic engagement, and her leadership in organizations like the NAACP, Tacoma Urban League, and Elizabeth Wesley organization has helped advance equity and justice. An honorary member of Allen AME Church, Mrs. Brown is admired for her warmth

SEATTLE - The Seattle Public Library Foundation invites Seattle residents to show their love for their library this Valentine’s season! The Foundation is placing festive boxes and cards, designed by local artist Nina Painter, at 90 bookstores, breweries and bars, cafes, community centers, museums, and other locations around the city. Anyone can grab a card, write a note about why they love The Seattle Public Library, and drop it in the box – love letters will then be shared w

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Legislature is poised to cut funding for Foundational Public Health Services by nearly 40 percent in the coming weeks, a move public health leaders warn would dismantle the state’s public health system and leave communities across Washington less safe. The proposed reduction comes as the federal government threatens to withhold and claw back public health grants, creating unprecedented instability for local health systems. “Every person

SEATTLE - Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced an initial set of actions to protect city residents in the face of increased federal immigration enforcement activity. While the City currently has no information indicating a surge of ICE and CBP activity, there has been increased activity over the last year, and appropriate preparation is critical given the unpredictable, chaotic, and violent behavior of the federal government. Successfully protecting our community from feder

Seattle, WA- Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with Africatown Community Land Trust, the William Grose Center for Cultural Innovation, and A Personal Point of View, LLC, invites all to join us for a community event on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please join us at Washington Middle School at 2101 S. Jackson St. Seattle, 98144. This event will provide an opportunity for park neighbors and park users to review and respond to the design fo

Mr. Wright is continuing to open the eyes of the City in which he loves, Seattle. Please pay attention to this, the newest book, just written by Mr. Wright appropriately named “Nothing Has Changed”. This book is a Sequel to the book that he wrote in 2011, regarding the promises that Sound Transit has stated in their resolution “52”, of opportunities’ to be given to the Black Building Contractors and Black business community as a whole here in the metro Seattle area. Talking

Seattle, WA — January 26, 2026 — As small business owners across Washington State face rising costs, tightened access to capital, and growing burnout, Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) will host its 7th Annual Symposium at the Seattle Public Library , convening entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and ecosystem leaders for a full-day public gathering focused on sustainability, access, and long-term business survival. The 2026 theme, “Power Moves: Beyond Boundaries —

One pint of donated blood can save up to three lives OLYMPIA – Two of the three regional blood banks serving Washington state are facing a severe blood shortage due to the lingering effects from heavy rains and floods in December, combined with a slowdown in donations. The shortage is especially bad for Type O blood and platelets, which are in high demand for emergency treatments, surgeries, and other life-saving procedures. Both Bloodworks Northwest and the American Red Cro

The Seattle Seahawks have punched their ticket to Super Bowl LVIII — and the 12s are ready to roar! From the first snap to the final whistle, this team showed heart, grit, and championship fire. Let’s rally behind our Hawks and show the world what Seattle pride looks like. Congratulations to the Seahawks — the journey continues, and the 12s are right there with you!

The annual prayer breakfast is the kickoff event for their 84th anniversary celebrations. Reverend Dr. Julie Vaughn, president of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Women's Ministry announced this year's theme, Empowering Women in Faith through Praise and Prayer which will focus on the scriptures, Jeremiah: 29:11 and Proverbs: 31:30. Sister Chelsea Riddick-Most, an Emmy Award winning producer will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies, ensuring a meaningful experience for all atten

Telebupe Hotline brings rapid, low-barrier care to people statewide OLYMPIA – People across Washington now have an easier way to get help for opioid use disorder. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with the University of Washington (UW) to expand the Washington Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline statewide. Washington residents can now access same-day medical treatment via phone or video no matter where they live in the state by calling 206-2

The outbreak includes three children in Snohomish County. Additionally, one individual in Kittitas County has tested positive for measles. DOH urges vaccination as measles surges nationally OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a measles outbreak in Snohomish County – the first in the state since 2023 – with three unvaccinated children ages 23 months to 9 years testing positive for the highly contagious disease. The outbreak comes as measles c

Some Neighborhoods to Experience One-Day Service Delay SEATTLE (January 15, 2026) – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) solid waste customers will be on a one-day delayed collection schedule during the week of Monday, January 19, 2026. This adjustment is due to a Recology–Teamsters labor agreement that recognizes the holiday as a non-service day. Seattle Public Utilities and the City of Seattle support recognition of this holida

Buses will operate overnight between SeaTac/Airport and Downtown Seattle Sound Transit announced today that a pilot overnight bus route between SeaTac and downtown Seattle will enter service on March 28. This new service will operate about every 30 minutes between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m. “This overnight pilot will ensure 24- hour transit access from Seattle to the airport,” said Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine. “While our proposed regional overnight bus network is still

Washington schools observe Temperance and Good Citizenship Day OLYMPIA – On Friday, Jan. 16, Washington public schools observe Temperance and Good Citizenship Day, a day dedicated to encouraging young people to get civically engaged and registered to vote.The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) partner to emphasize the importance of voter registration for students. The Future Voter Program supports this goal,

Public events begin at MOHAI with a History Café focused on earthquake risk and the dangers of unreinforced masonry buildings SEATTLE – As Seattle approaches the 25 th anniversary of the 2001 Nisqually earthquake, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is partnering with the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Historic South Downtown, and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) to kick off a month of public conversations about earthquakes, r

Buses replace T Line trains for rail replacement work at South 21 st Street and Pacific Avenue Buses will replace T Line trains across the entire alignment from Tacoma Dome to St. Joseph Station from 6:12 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 20 until the end of service Friday, Jan. 23. Saturday, Jan. 24 is being held as a contingency day should the planned work run over schedule. This work will replace two broken rails. During the work, passersby may see and hear concrete cutting and o

The Washington State Department of Commerce is inviting community members to join Local Advisory Teams (LATs). These teams will help decide how Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) funding is used to support local violence prevention efforts. As a LAT member, you’ll have real influence over funding decisions. LATs will help oversee $7 million in violence prevention funding for: Mentorship programs for youth and young adults (ages 14–24) Help with school, job training and c