My End of the Year Message CAROL CORAM As we close out another year, it’s a natural time to pause, reflect, and look toward what matters most. Our health is one of our greatest gifts. Taking small steps to protect it can make a world of difference. As we enter 2026, let’s commit to prioritizing our well-being— beginning with staying up to date on recommended cancer screenings. Early detection can save lives. It offers peace of mind and opens the door to more effective treatme

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:

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

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1DDI VP Azziem Underwood, DDI Scholarship Committee Chair Eric Evans, Scholarship Winner Zainab Asker holding her Award Plaque, Julia Ishmael (Zainab's mother), DDI President Clarence Gunn SEATTLE — Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion (DDI) proudly announced the recipient of its inaugural $1,500 Annual Academic Scholarship, honoring a high school senior who exemplifies the values of equity, leadership, and civic engagement.  Renton High School senior Zainab Asker was selected

Free Extra Yard Waste Pickup Every Collection Day in November   Seattle Public Utilities encourages residents to keep streets leaf-free to prevent flooding   SEATTLE (October 30, 2025) – Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) offers free extra yard waste pickup for all household food and yard waste customers each week throughout November.    When customers keep leaves off streets and out of storm drains, it reduces ponding and flooding during fall storms. To support this, customers

Families are encouraged to apply today to save up to $807 a month on childcare costs for November & December!     Seattle – Effective immediately, the City of Seattle is announcing new expanded eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) making 2,000 new Seattle families eligible for licensed child care co-pay support. A 2023 report analyzing the true cost of child care indicated that Seattle-King County families spend an average of 20% or more of their househol

Event brings City experts and residents together to talk permitting, renting, trees, and more   SEATTLE — The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) invites homeowners, renters, landlords, and anyone planning their next construction project to attend the Seattle Home Fair. When:  November 8 th , 9:00 am – 3 pm . Where:  Filipino Community Center . The free, in-person event offers residents the chance to connect directly with City experts about building reg

“Where to?” Wherever you’re headed, take Metro! Fares are required. If you have a disability, have a lower income or are a senior, you may qualify for a reduced fare . Youth 18 and younger can ride free with a  Free Youth Transit Pass . Weekend Service Impacts Construction Route 8 is rerouted off E Denny Way between Fairview Avenue N and E Olive Way on Saturday, October 25 at 1 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Routes 255, 271, ST 542, and ST 545 will be rerouted off of the SR 520 floatin

October 21, 2026 Elonzo and Valena Winston 75th Wedding Anniversary married in 1950 and moved to Seattle in 1951 from  Monroe Louisiana. Then moved to the Renton area in 1967, raising 3 kids, 8 grandkids, and 14 great grand kids. They have been life long members of New Hope Baptist church in Seattle. Valena retired from Boeing Along with Elonzo retiring from coldwell home building in 1998. Please help me wish my grandparents 75 beautiful years of love.

Additional trains scheduled for this week’s home games     Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this week’s Wednesday and Thursday Mariners playoff games, with 5:08 and 5:33 p.m. start times respectively, against the Toronto Blue Jays. Special Sounder service is available in addition to regular Sounder, Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park.    For both d