Lakeside School (14050 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125) 12th-grade student Kameirah Johnson has been selected as one of five finalists this year from tens of thousands of submissions nationwide. The Doodle for Google contest invited K-12 students to interpret the theme, “My superpower is…” through original artwork. Kameirah’s submission reflects identity, culture, and legacy: “My superpower is my hair and the family history it carries. Each texture and style holds culture,

Happy 89th Birthday! For more than 50+ years, you’ve been a faithful, loyal, #1 Rep—your dedication, consistency, and service mean so much. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with love, good health, and the appreciation you’ve earned over a lifetime of representing with pride

As usual, the repertoire will represent the diversity of La Francophonie, drawing on music from all 27 French speaking countries in the world, but also drawing on diverse styles of music. There will be music from the Renaissance, to mid-20th Century jazz, to Québécois and Haitian folksongs to Fauré and Debussy, along with everyone’s favorite À la Claire Fontaine. Songs Include : On n’est pas là pour se faire engueuler by Boris Vian, a Jazz favorite from 1954. Yver, vous n

SEATTLE, WA (April 14 th , 2026) — Seattle is preparing to welcome the world in 2026, and our city is already hard at work making sure our streets and public spaces reflect the pride and care of the communities that call Seattle home. The newly released Seattle Clean City 2025 Community Impact Report showcases a year marked by major milestones, stronger partnerships, and a remarkable scale of work across neighborhoods. At the center of this progress is a simple commitment:

Ben Jealous By Ben Jealous America’s student debt system is failing millions of people. About 42.7 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion. More than 5 million have already gone more than a year without making a payment and are in default. Another 4 million were already in late-stage delinquency when the U.S. Department of Education issued its warning last year.  People do not usually end up in default because they are reckless. They end up there because the payoff th

Every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced today that Lake Washington Boulevard will open for Bicycle Weekends every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day. “Seattle summers are beautiful, and everyone should be able to enjoy them,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson . “We’re opening Lake Washington Boulevard every weekend to make more space for people to bike, walk, roll, and be outside. This is your city, and it should be easy to

(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