(SEATTLE, WA)  – Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s  Landmarks Preservation Board  will consider the nomination of  The People’s Wall  (1919 E Spruce Street) at its meeting on  Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m . A copy of the Landmark Nomination can be viewed on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods  website .     Meeting Information   Members of the public can attend the meeting in person at the Boards & Commissions Room (L2-80) of Seattle City Hall, located at 600

This Saturday, March 28, the Crosslake Connection will open with Link light rail carrying passengers across Lake Washington for the first time. Crosslake trains will begin running at around 10 a.m. following a ribbon cutting ceremony.   The opening day celebration will start at 9 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting and street fair at Sam Smith Park, in partnership with the Northwest African American Museum. At 10 a.m., festivities begin at the new Mercer Island Station, in partnership

Overview Sound Transit's Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) will be a fast, frequent, and reliable bus service connecting to Link light rail and to communities north, east, and south of Lake Washington. Like light rail service, Stride is designed for convenient, fast travel, with off-board fare payment and multiple-door entry and exit. This high-capacity transit system includes new bus lanes and transit priority improvements, which will help riders avoid traffic. High-capacity tr

READ ONLINE AND TRANSLATE ONE WEEK AWAY! The City of Renton join Mayor Armondo Pavone’s 2026 State of the City address on March 25 What: Join the City of Renton for Mayor Armondo Pavone’s annual State of the City address. A lively evening with refreshments, entertainment and a presentation on where we’re at... and where we’re headed as a city. City staff and elected officials are present for an interactive reception starting at 5:30 p.m., and doors open for the full present

“Family Ties That Inspire” The Tacoma FamilySearch Center will host the  5th Annual Tacoma African American Family History Event , a FREE community workshop focused on discovering and preserving African American ancestry. The event will take place  Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM  at  1102 S. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98465 . The workshop and lunch are free and open to the public. For many African Americans, learning about their ancestors and uncovering their f

Join us as we recognize the small businesses and community leaders who helped us fuel economic success in South & West Seattle in 2025. Come for food, fun, speakers, and awards! AWARDS The Richard McIver Award, celebrating excellence in small business innovation The Peggy Maxie Award, recognizing career leadership in community service A celebration of economic resiliency and development in Rainier Valley and beyond! New Holly Gathering Hall7054 32nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 V

Seattle, WA- Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the future of East Queen Anne Playground (Little Howe). Please join us in the park for an Open House on Sat. March 21 between 11 am and 1 pm to review the play area schematic design options and provide your feedback.  East Queen Anne Playground or Little Howe is located at 1912 Warren Ave N. This event is an opportunity to meet the project team and review the concept design options that ha

Come and be inspired by a time of praising our Lord and Savior. Hear about prayer in a creative way through word, song, and dance featuring Bishop Gwendolyn Phillips Coates, Minister Bria Manaway and Sister Eu-wanda Jenkins Eagans. On March 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Dr. Cheryl Ivey Green, Executive Minister First Baptist Church of South Richmond is the anointed worship service speaker. Dr. Green holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Virginia Commonwealth Univers

More than 200 community members gathered Saturday at Holgate Street Church of Christ for the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee’s (MLKCC) 2026 Black History Month Awards Celebration, an evening honoring leadership, service, and a century of Black history. The program, themed “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” recognized individuals and organizations whose work reflects the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in education, labor, public se

Seattle, WA — State of Africatown 2026 is a critical gathering for community members and civic leaders committed to ending Black displacement in Seattle’s Central District and advancing meaningful repair. This year’s keynote speaker, Bernadette Atuahene, nationally respected scholar and author of "Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America", will outline how policy-driven displacement harmed Black communities and what real repair requires today. H

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) announced the launch of its 90th Anniversary PowerUp Tour. This 15-city tour aims to have NCNW President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley connect with local sections, affiliates, and communities to further the organization's mission. Seattle will host the tour's first stop.   "We are excited to kick off the tour in Seattle. The NCNW Seattle Section and our affiliates have organized a wonderful opportunity for us to engage with their com

Mount Zion Baptist Church Women’s Ministry invites you to an inspiring workshop as part of the Women’s Ministry’s 84 th  Anniversary Celebration. The workshop will be held on February 28, 2026, from 9:00 am to noon. Bring your Bible, silence your cell phone, come casual, and be prepared for an uplifting morning of singing, praising, and centering on Christ. The workshop will focus on the theme Empowering Women in Faith through Praise and Prayer. Two panels will be presented,

According to the Federal, state, and local laws, the newly established organization,  Somali Community Cultural Innovation Hub - WA , which will provide services to children of early learning ages in Washington State issued the following statement: “It is the policy of The  Somali Community Cultural Innovation Hub - WA  to affirmatively ensure that the employment, enrollment and all aspects of our operations are keeping with the principles of equal opportunity.  SCCIH-WA  wil

Weekend Service Impacts Routes 3, 5, 21, 24, 27, 28, 33, 40, 56, 62, 124, 131, 132, RapidRide C, D, E, and H Line will be affected by the closure of 3rd Avenue & Virginia Street from Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m. to Monday, February 16 at 5 a.m. due to construction; Route 28 will have stop #28100 8th Avenue NW & NW 80th Street (southbound) relocated from Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 15 due to construction; Full information available on our  Service Advisor