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Following surge in murder rate, gun violence, Dunn seeks to reestablish gang unit
As the region experiences a dramatic surge in homicides and firearm violence, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on Wednesday...
Jul 21, 2021
DSHS Division of Child Support receives $1M federal grant to develop parenting program for teens, yo
Contact: Norah West, DSHS Media Relations, 360–489–5587 OLYMPIA — Over the course of the next three years, the Department of Social and...
Jul 21, 2021
Inslee statement on federal decision to maintain U.S.-Canada border closure
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement regarding the federal government's recent announcement of continued U.S.-Canada...
Jul 21, 2021
Expanded Child Tax Credit Puts Money in Pockets of Northwest Washington’s Working Families
Larsen: Expanded Child Tax Credit Puts Money in Pockets of Northwest Washington’s Working Families Benefits 42,600 Households, 85.8% of...
Jul 15, 2021
Council approves requirement for electric vehicle charging in new development
When new development happens in unincorporated King County, much of it will now need to include charging stations for electric vehicles,...
Jul 15, 2021
RANKED-CHOICE VOTING ORDINANCE POSTPONED IN KING COUNTY COUNCIL
Statement from FairVote Washington Ranked-choice voting (RCV) is worth getting right. That’s why we support Councilmember Girmay...
Jul 15, 2021
New Efforts to Support Small Businesses Across the Downtown Core
As Welcome Back Weeks Begin, Mayor Durkan and Partners Announce New Efforts to Support Small Businesses Across the Downtown Core City to...
Jul 15, 2021
Disparity Study, New WMBE Advisory Committee to Ensure Equity in Contracting and Purchasing
City Launches Disparity Study, New WMBE Advisory Committee to Ensure Equity in Contracting and Purchasing Seattle (July 12, 2021) – The...
Jul 15, 2021
Have a voice in the Regional Housing Strategy
SEATTLE – The Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking public comment on the draft Regional Housing Strategy. The public comment period...
Jul 15, 2021
Ballots are on the way for the Aug. 3 Primary Election
OLYMPIA — Registered voters across Washington will soon receive ballots for the upcoming Primary Election, Tuesday, Aug. 3. The Primary...
Jul 15, 2021
City of Tacoma Awarded $2 Million Federal MBDA Business Center Program Grant
TACOMA, Wash. -- In a meeting with Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary...
Jul 15, 2021
Americans Feel Less Prepared for Retirement than Before the Pandemic
We asked our readers how the COVID-19 pandemic affected their retirement planning. Survey responses showed how COVID-19 is affecting...
Jul 15, 2021
Small businesses in unincorporated King County hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for grants
“Revive and thrive”: Small businesses in unincorporated King County hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic can SUMMARY As part of King County’s...
Jul 15, 2021
HOMEOWNERS WITH FORBEARANCE PLANS AND STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS CREATE A PAYMENT PLAN BEFORE ENDS
DFI URGES HOMEOWNERS WITH FORBEARANCE PLANS AND STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS WITH TEMPORARY RELIEF MEASURES TO WORK WITH SERVICERS NOW TO...
Jul 15, 2021
Seattle Public Library Reopens
THE CAPITOL HILL BRANCH OF THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO REOPEN JULY 11 The Seattle Public Library will reopen the Capitol Hill Branch...
Jul 15, 2021
City of Seattle to Offer at Least 100 Free Tickets
to Day In • Day Out Festival at Welcome Back Week Vaccination Pop-Ups First 100 People Vaccinated at the City’s Welcome Back Week Clinics...
Jul 15, 2021
FRIENDS OF WATERFRONT SEATTLE PRESENTS THE FIRST ANNUAL WATERFRONT BLOCK PARTY
SEATTLE (July 8, 2021) — Friends of Waterfront Seattle (Friends) will host the first annual free-to-enter Waterfront Block Party...
Jul 9, 2021
Don't forget your mask after June 30 - you may still need it even if you're vaccinated
OLYMPIA – The Secretary of Health’s mask order will remain in place even after June 30, which means that people who are not fully...
Jul 2, 2021
King County's mask directive ends
King County's mask directive ends as COVID-19 rates are down and number of people fully protected hits 70% goal Summary Public Health –...
Jul 2, 2021
Washington ready for reopening, but some COVID-19 precautions remain
OLYMPIA – As Washington state reopens for business and recreation today, the Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging people to keep...
Jun 30, 2021
Sign up Healthcare
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2021 OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) reports that tens of thousands of...
Jun 30, 2021
Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Check on your people
Hey Seattle! We have some intense heat headed our way this weekend! The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted an Excessive Heat...
Jun 26, 2021
Cooling centers in King County
Cooling centers in King County By jickcoem on June 24, 2021 | 1 Comment Governor Inslee increases capacity levels for cooling centers In...
Jun 26, 2021
We've partnered to open four different cooling center locations that are open to the public weekend
We've partnered to open four different cooling center locations that are open to the public through the weekend, particularly for those...
Jun 26, 2021
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