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

Reminder: Sound Transit to begin Simulated Service on Saturday, Feb. 14 Trains will operate every 4-5 minutes between International District and Lynnwood Sound Transit will begin Simulated Service for the Crosslake Connection on Saturday, Feb. 14, bringing 2 Line trains across Lake Washington and delivering trains every 4-5 minutes between the International District/Chinatown and Lynnwood City Center. Simulated Service is the final step in preparations to open the

The International Association of Ministers Wives & Widows (IAMWMW), Western Regional Conference, is being hosted by the WA State Association of MWMW, Feb 5th - 7th, 2026, at the Hotel Interurban, in Tukwila. Please join us Thursday evening for our opening Welcome/Communion Service at 7 pm @ the Hotel Interurban, in Tukwila. The public is invited to attend! Our guest speaker is Pastor Joseph Manaway, & their praise team, from Tabernacle MBC. Never heard of us? We are an interd

Your parents have told you some, no doubt. Your grandparents have offered few, too, and aunties and uncles have spun some good tales. But there’s so much more to know, so grab one of these great books and learn about Black History and Black life… For the youngest reader, “As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons” by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by David Wilkerson (Magination Press, $18.99) is a book for small Black boys and for their mothers. It’s a hope inside a prayer t

Seattle, WA- Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) invites community members to participate in continued conversation about Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park and how the Park can evolve to better serve all users. Please join us on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 , from 6 to 7:30 pm at Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park is located at 2050 S. Jackson St. Dr. The park is a narrow park that connects S Jackson St. and E Yesler Wa

Broadway Hill Park, Tashkent Park, & Seven Hills Park Seattle, WA- Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites community members to participate in a meaningful conversation about South Capitol Hill Parks to collaborate on how our shared green spaces can evolve to better serve all users. Please join us on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 6 to 7:30 pm at Miller Community Center, 330 19 th Ave. E. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. South Capitol Hill Parks include Broadway Hill Park

SEATTLE - The Seattle Public Library Foundation invites Seattle residents to show their love for their library this Valentine’s season! The Foundation is placing festive boxes and cards, designed by local artist Nina Painter, at 90 bookstores, breweries and bars, cafes, community centers, museums, and other locations around the city. Anyone can grab a card, write a note about why they love The Seattle Public Library, and drop it in the box – love letters will then be shared w