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

MLK Youth Impact Forum – January 17, 2025 The MLK Youth Impact Forum is an energizing community gathering designed to uplift youth leadership, creativity, and collective action. Centered on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this program brings together young people, community leaders, and advocates to explore how justice-driven movements are built, sustained, and carried forward across generations. The program will feature an engaging panel conversation with Komalpree

Don't miss the chance to connect with valuable employment and resource opportunities at our  in-person event! Event Details -   Event Location: Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA What you can expect: Employment Opportunities Community Partners Career Pathway Training Resume Support Raffle Prizes Attending Vendors Include (please note vendors are subject to change due to unforeseeable reasons). Sound Transit Port of Seattle Seattle Public Utilities Puget Sound Ele

Reparations:  WHY We Can’t Wait Why can’t reparations in WA state and King County wait? As we get started with 2026, our reparations season always begins with celebrating Dr Martin Luther Jr’s Birthday at our Thurs Jan 15 Coalition Meeting and doing the annual MLK rally on Monday January 19. More details below and don’t miss the community announcement section at the end. The year is off to a powerful start. SAARC Coalition Meeting  Thursday January 15 6:30pm Washington State

Every year, we do what we can to tell our civic leaders that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream is alive and well. Join us for this outdoor, masked, and social-distanced event #mlkseattle * The exact march route will be shared publicly the morning of due to concerns for safety and security. *MLK Day Transportation - after the downtown rally, buses and shuttles will be available to bring community members back up to Garfield. Please follow directions from the event marshals/leads

Buses replace Link 1 Line trains between Stadium and Mount Baker stations during late night hours this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday     Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Stadium and Mount Baker stations during late night hours on Jan. 13, 14, and 15 to accommodate planned monthly maintenance work. Passengers should plan ahead and expect around 45 minutes of increased travel time.  During the work, 1 Line trains will continue operating between Lynnwood and Stadium a

The Port of Seattle’s SKPCF  Economic Opportunities for Communities (EOC)  RFP for Partnership Track application is coming March 2026.  Upcoming community information sessions will provide updates about the program and what to expect throughout the application process. The sessions are open to the public, and the same information will be shared at each session. Choose the session that works best for you! Information sessions (hosted by the Port of Seattle)  Tuesday, January 2

Register today to attend this free one-hour online training Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PST Find out who is subject to the tax Learn how to determine your tax liability Understand tax filing requirements Ask questions about the tax filing and payment process Please be aware that written communications and webinar registration information - including email addresses, names, and business affiliations - are potentially subject to public disclosure, in whole or in p

Pastoral Vacancy Announcement   Paradise Baptist Church, a vibrant and spirit‑led congregation located in Seattle Washington, is prayerfully seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and visionary Pastor to lead us into our next chapter of ministry.   We Are Seeking a Pastor Who: Demonstrates a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ Has ministerial and/or theological education Preaches and teaches the Word with clarity, conviction, and relevance Provides pastoral care with e

10 weeks of free mat Pilates, Zumba ® , and yoga classes   SEATTLE – To get a healthy start to the New Year, Seattle Center will offer free weekly Winter Fitness sessions in the Seattle Center Armory from Jan. 21 to Mar. 25, 2026. Workout Wednesdays, presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, offers free mat Pilates, Zumba ® , and yoga classes, allowing participants to increase their range of motion, breathe through life’s stresses, and simply move. These “drop-in” sessi

Seattle’s unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are an essential part of the city’s architectural heritage, and they are also among the most vulnerable structures during an earthquake. Over the last several years, we’ve been working to make seismic retrofits more affordable, and easier to complete. URM owners have more support than ever to strengthen these buildings and protect the people and neighborhoods who rely on them with new reductions in URM seismic retrofit permit and

January is often a time for setting goals. While some resolutions can be tough to stick to, saving energy is a goal that pays off all year long. Whether you are managing a household or running a business, energy efficiency is one of the best investments you can make this year. It lowers your monthly bills, increases comfort, and contributes to a sustainable future for our beautiful region. Let’s turn your resolution into reality with the programs, incentives, and expert advic

Proposed legislation will improve housing, affordability, government efficiency, health and public safety for Washingtonians across the state  OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced his slate of six Governor Request Bills ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which begins Monday. The proposed legislation includes reforms to help increase the supply of housing, protect Washingtonians from imposters posing as law enforcement, bolster the state’s decision-making author

Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced new departmental leadership at the Office of City Finance and the Office of Economic Development.    Seattle, WA - “Delivering on housing, transportation, and affordability requires a well-managed, financially responsible city government with the capacity to make the big investments we need. It also means doing everything possible to ensure a thriving economic environment for neighborhood businesses, big businesses the creative arts, and

OLYMPIA — On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Office of the Secretary of State notified the Legislature of the receipt of two initiatives: IL26-001 and IL26-638.Before the initiatives can be certified and submitted to the legislature, signatures on the submitted petition sheets must be verified by trained members of the office’s Elections Division using the state-mandated process of examining a 3% random sample of submitted signatures. Signature verification statistics will be published

Sound Transit will continue strategically closing sections of the 1 Line this month for system expansion and critical maintenance work.   Jan. 13 – 15   As part of Sound Transit’s regular monthly maintenance program, buses will replace 1 Line trains during late night hours between Stadium and Mount Baker stations to accommodate essential system maintenance on the 1 Line.   Jan. 16 – 18   Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and SODO stations between 10 p.m. o

OLYMPIA – Disaster assistance through the state’s Individual Assistance program is now available to qualifying residents who suffered storm and flood damage in Lewis and Pierce counties. The funding is part of the $3.5 million unlocked with Governor Bob 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

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