Seattle, WA — Umoja Fest, the Northwest's premier celebration of Black culture, community, and heritage, proudly features Musiq Soulchild as the headliner for Umoja Fest 2026, taking place August 1–2 at Judkins Park in Seattle's historic Central District. A Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and pioneer of the neo-soul movement, Musiq Soulchild has spent more than two decades creating timeless hits including "Love," "Just Friends (Sunny)," "Halfcrazy," "Teachme," and "So Be

Big Day of Play is a celebration of Seattle's diversity and it encourages neighbors, communities and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together. It's the day to play your way! This year Big Day of Play will happen in person at Rainier Playfields by the Rainier Community Center and online through YouTube, Facebook and this website. Choose how you’d like to participate and check back for schedules and the event map as we get closer to the event. 2026 EVENT

SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson accepted a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Chief Barnes was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell in late 2024 and has made substantial contributions to public safety in Seattle. "It has been an honor to serve the Seattle Police Department and this city," said Chief Barnes. "The men and women of this department show up every single day with professionalism and dedication, and what they did in the aftermath of

SEATTLE, January 12, 2026—The 23rd & Cherry Fellowship Hall (the Hall) today announced an additional grant from the State of Washington to fund the design, documentation, permitting, and contractor selection process for a new facility expected to replace the existing hall at 2701 East Cherry Street. “We’re excited to be one step closer to making this new facility a reality for our neighbors and friends who are working to change their lives for the better,” said Hall spokesman

Upcoming work on Link light rail Sound Transit will be altering service to accommodate necessary work impacting Link light rail. Buses will replace trains during limited periods, replicating Link service between stations. Planned Maintenance: Crosslake Connection (July 26) Buses replace 2 Line trains all day between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown Stations for planned maintenance on the Crosslake Connection. 2 Line trains will continue to operate from Do

A LIVING HONOR to Mother Girtha Edwards-Foster Mother Girtha M. Edwards-Foster Servant of Christ • Woman of Faith • Leader • Prayer Warrior "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7 Every life leaves a legacy. Mother Girtha M. Edwards-Foster's legacy is one of unwavering faith, sacrificial service, steadfast prayer, and unconditional love for God's people. Her spiritual journey began with the godly example of her mother, M

The weather may have cooled a bit, but Seattle's summer events are still hot! From watch parties and art walks to garden classes and historical talks, our Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ (DON) list of upcoming community events has a little something for everyone. With all the fun kicking up around the city, the streets will be just a little busier than usual. Plan ahead and give yourself extra time to make your trip easier. Check out this SDOT travel guide to help plan

Formerly known as Summer of Safety, Seattle Parks and Recreation's free drop-in program offers structured activities, caring mentors, and welcoming spaces for youth throughout the summer. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is launching Summer Teen XP (Experience) - Belong, Become, Thrive, formerly known as Summer of Safety, a free summer drop-in program offering structured activities, caring mentors, and welcoming spaces for youth throughout the summer. Operating at 16 commu

2026 Seattle Pride Parade Grand Marshal, DeAunt’e Damper; Photo by Erica Daniels Rally the Streets: Seattle Pride Parade Returns Downtown Nearly 300,000 Expected Along 4th Avenue on Sunday, June 28 for Washington's Largest Pride Celebration SEATTLE – It’s time to ‘Rally’ and bring your full self on Sunday, June 28, as the Seattle Pride Parade takes over downtown Seattle. Nearly 300,000 people are expected to line Fourth Avenue (from Union Street to Denny Way) as more than

Weekend Service Impacts Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 24, 33, 40, 49, 62, 70, 101, 150, ST 545, ST 550, ST 554, RapidRide C and G Lines will be rerouted in downtown Seattle on Sunday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Seattle Pride Parade; Routes 1, 7, 14, 21, 36, 62, 70, 106, ST 554, RapidRide E and G Lines will be rerouted Friday, June 26 4 p.m. to Saturday, June 27 1 a.m. due to street closures near Seattle Stadium for the World Cup match; Routes 5 and 61

By Ann Okwuwolu, Executive Director It Takes A Village AMSA Edition This year marks a milestone that fills my heart with gratitude and pride: the 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by It Takes A Village AMSA Edition. When we hosted our first Juneteenth celebration in 2016, the vision was simple. I wanted to create a space where Black families in Southeast Seattle could come together to celebrate freedom, culture, resilience, and community. I wanted our children to lear

For the first time in over 30 years, the United States is hosting the World Cup. North American partners United States, Mexico and Canada will collectively host 48 teams for 104 games across 16 host cities. Six of the matches will take place here at Seattle’s Lumen Field starting Monday June 15! Belgium v. Egypt June 15; Australia v. USA June 19; Bosnia-Herzegovina v. Qatar June 24 and Egypt v. Iran on June 26. We also host two elimination games, on July 1 and July 6. The

by SEA_Neighborhood on June 11, 2026 Seattle’s neighborhoods come alive in the summer! As we all relish warmer weather and longer days, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) wants to help you enjoy the vibrancy of our city – block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood. This summer is extra special as we welcome visitors from around the globe for the FIFA World Cup. Throughout June and July, we have an opportunity to represent the values of our city on a global stage and shar

PrideFest Capitol Hill Saturday, June 27, 2026 12:00 PM 8:00 PM PrideFest (map) One of the nation’s biggest Pride Festivals is back, and PrideFest is still 100% free for all. Follow the parade to the Seattle Center for hundreds of vendors, food and drink options, and entertainment on three stages. Did we say it was free? Yes, all are welcome. DATE: Sunday, June 28, 2026TIME: noon-8pmLOCATION: Seattle CenterCOST: Free

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer tournament upon us, new and regular riders will encounter several improvements to the passenger experience in addition to increased service on match days. In stations: At the International District/Chinatown Station, all escalators and elevators have been overhauled and modernized and are in service. Additional ORCA readers have also been added at station entrances. Good Maps is now available in 25 languages for station navigation in

As gameday excitement rolls in, congestion and closures are expected. Whether you bus, bike, or even boat into the city, plan ahead with these helpful resources. Transportation Seattle is one of the only FWC26 host cities with a stadium in the heart of downtown—That means fans can walk, bike, hop on bus, street car or even a ferry to get to the match or fan celebration without ever needing a car. Seattle Stadium: One of the Most Accessible World Cup Venues in North America Se

Delbert Richardson and his national award-winning American History Travelling Museum, the “Unspoken Truths.” Larry Gossett invites you to a Special Juneteenth Event, Saturday, June 20th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 124 21st Avenue, Seattle. This event is sponsored by Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA). Juneteenth celebrates the liberation of African Americans from slavery in the USA. Our event features brother Delbert Richardson