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

T Line continues morning Tacoma Dome service for Seahawks game day Dec. 14     Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field.    The special service will be available Sunday, Dec. 14, for the 1:25 p.m. Seahawks game against the Colts.      The first i

Feasts, festivities and heightened emotions can strain your heart. Consider how you’re feeling and be mindful of moderation. Keep your heart content as holidays approach Fall and winter holidays are a time to gather, celebrate and indulge in scrumptious meals and desserts. Amid all this goodness, the season also can stress your heart. Dr. Oscar Bailon , a cardiologist with the UW Medicine Heart Institute in Seattle, shares simple guidance on maintaining cardiac health.  “Even

Learn about the unprecedented wave of book banning and the librarians brave enough to stand up to it at a screening of the award-winning documentary “The Librarians,” on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Central Library’s Level 1 Microsoft Auditorium. The screening of the 92-minute film will be followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director/producer Kim A. Snyder and The Seattle Public Library’s Chief Librarian Tom Fay. The event is free and open to

The King County Council on Tuesday made history twice in a single vote as it appointed Rhonda Lewis to fill the District 2 vacancy – the first-ever Black woman on the Council. Her appointment also establishes the first majority woman council in its history. Lewis takes over the District 2 seat from now-Executive Girmay Zahilay, who resigned two weeks ago to step into his newly elected role as Executive. She will serve as an interim member until certification of the November 2

Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay issued a Proclamation of Emergency today regarding the severe storms and river flooding anticipated to have a major impact on the region.  Story WHEREAS , the King County Office of Emergency Management has reported to me on December 8, 2025, that King County has activated the King County Regional Emergency Operations Center for a significant civil emergency caused by heavy rain, strong winds, anticipated river flooding, and increas