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

Video of Desimone Levee breach in Tukwila Media partners are invited to download and distribute the following video taken by the King County Sheriff's helicopter of this morning's breach of the Desimone Levee in Tukwila. Mandatory courtesy to King County Sheriff's Office . King County Emergency Management Vimeo: Video is also available on the KCSO YouTube channel:

I’m honored to introduce myself as your newly appointed King County Councilmember. Serving the district I call home is an honor and a privilege, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent our community’s values, challenges, and aspirations. This has been my home since 1982, when Lenny Wilkens was coaching the Sonics, Gaylord Perry was pitching for the Mariners, and Charlie Royer was mayor of Seattle. Over the past few years, I’ve had the honor of serving D2 as then-Cou

Heavy rainfall and flooding have affected many roads and bridges across the county. This recovery will take time. Road maintenance crews and engineers will continue to inspect damaged areas, assess safety conditions, and make necessary repairs. Some roads and bridges may reopen soon; others will require longer-term work. We appreciate your continued patience with our teams as they work around the clock.  Check for road restrictions and closures King County MyCommute ( King C

ALERT King County Message – Green River Area Levee Breach and Flooding “GO NOW” By jickcoem on December 15, 2025 Hello, this is King County Office of Emergency Management on Monday, December 15. This is for residents and businesses east of the Green River in the Orillia area in Tukwila, Renton and Kent. Due to breach in the Desimone Levee, this area is under a GO NOW evacuation notice. Leave immediately if you are in this area. Conditions are dangerous and access routes may

ALERT King County message – Kent/Auburn Green River area – GO NOW By jickcoem on December 13, 2025 Hello, This is King County Emergency Management. As of Saturday evening, December 13, residents in the Kent/Auburn border area on the Green River are advised to evacuate and GO NOW due to ongoing flooding of the Green River from the storms. This includes areas of: 1. City of Kent from Green river to south 277th street, and SR 167 to Union Pacific railroad; some areas West of SR

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 Friday, Dec. 12 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, to accommodate the installation of advanced signaling in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. Passengers should plan ahead and expect around 30 minutes of increased travel time. During the work, 1 Line trains will c

OLYMPIA – Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is encouraging Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees to help residents of Western Washington affected by flooding from this week’s atmospheric river.Secretary Hobbs authorized the activation of the Disaster Relief Center (DRC), a special function of the Office of the Secretary of State’s Combined Fund Drive (CFD), and initiation of a special fundraising campaign to benefit response and recovery efforts, Dec. 11, 20