Mayor Katie B. Wilson was elected the 58th mayor of Seattle in 2025. Learn more about her background and priorities. Katie B. Wilson is the Mayor of Seattle, taking office in January 2026. A longtime transit advocate and community organizer, Wilson co-founded the Transit Riders Union and then led the organization for over a decade, during which time she had extraordinary success building coalitions to win better transit, affordable fares, higher wages, stronger renter protect

Mayor Katie B. Wilson was sworn into office on January 2, 2026. Watch the ceremony on Seattle Channel . Remarks as written: It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today. I look out and I see so many people who have played a role in getting us to this place of promise and hope. I see friends and colleagues and family, I see people I’ve known for years and others I’ve met this year, and many others I don’t yet know. I see people whose names are known and

Watch the full press conference here . More photos available here .  OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced his supplemental operating budget proposal. The Governor’s budget does not raise taxes, eliminates tax breaks for corporations, preserves access for reproductive health care and maintains core services, like K-12 education, while making important investments in affordability, including maintaining the Working Families Tax Credit. The Governor announced his tr

Sen. Kauffman recently discussed the approved Martin Luther King Jr. Way extension on Urban Forum Northwest. Listen to the conversation here . OLYMPIA — The Washington State Transportation Commission voted on Dec. 11 to approve the extension of Martin Luther King Jr. Way along the full length of State Route 515, following a formal request advanced during the 2025 legislative session through Senate Joint Memorial 8000 , sponsored by Sen. Claudia Kauffman (D-Kent). The approved

December 18, 2025 –   Nana’s Southern Kitchen is proud to announce its  sixth  annual Christmas Day meal giveaway, distributing  1,000 free meals  at its Kent location. In partnership with corporate executives, community members, and volunteers, Nana’s Southern Kitchen continues its tradition of giving back to the community, providing warm, home-cooked meals for those in need.Thanks to the generosity of community members and corporate partners, Nana’s Southern Kitchen is prov

Flood recovery resources - King County, Washington Heavy rainfall and flooding in King County have caused sewage overflows in many areas, and in flooded buildings mold can quickly set in. Before you set foot in a flooded building, take these steps to protect yourself from electrocution, mold, and potential exposure to contaminants. Entering a building or home that has been flooded If there is still standing water, turn off power, gas, and water before re-entering (do NOT touc

“All dreams can come true—as long as you don’t sleep on them.” In  The Parameters of Positivity , author and poet  L. Stanley Bascomb  delivers a powerful and heartfelt collection that explores life, love, faith, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Through verses that range from deeply personal reflections to socially conscious pieces, Bascomb celebrates the resilience, hope, and compassion that define our shared humanity. This collection—divided into  Spiritual , 

BLACK NATIVITY DEC 10 - 28, 2025  BROADWAY PERFORMANCE HALL 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 Celebrate the holiday season at this joyful community gathering! Langston Hughes’ Gospel Song-Play returns to Intiman Theatre in an all-new, reimagined production. The Christmas story gets a soulful retelling with actors, dancers, soaring vocalists, and a rousing city-wide gospel choir. The poetry and vision of Langston Hughes combines with gospel renditions of your favorite carols, a

On Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 5 p.m., The Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch invites all of Seattle to celebrate the 50th anniversary of renaming the branch to reflect its community. Although the library opened in 1914 at E. Yesler Way and 23 rd Avenue, it didn’t become the Douglass-Truth Branch until 1975, after neighborhood residents voted on a new name that would honor two prominent Black abolitionists, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth. The renami

The King County Council on Tuesday made history twice in a single vote as it appointed Rhonda Lewis to fill the District 2 vacancy – the first-ever Black woman on the Council. Her appointment also establishes the first majority woman council in its history. Lewis takes over the District 2 seat from now-Executive Girmay Zahilay, who resigned two weeks ago to step into his newly elected role as Executive. She will serve as an interim member until certification of the November 2

Featuring a new lineage of Pacific Northwest artists alongside nationally recognized contemporary ceramicists. Seattle, WA (December 3, 2025) –  ARTE NOIR, in partnership with Pottery Northwest, presents Black Clay , an exhibition featuring over 20 ceramic artists shaping clay into narrative, memory, and resistance. The exhibition exists in conversation with a continuum of makers: from the unknown creators of Afro-Colonoware and the iconic Southern Face Jugs, to David Drake (

A detail photo of a surgery at UW Medical Center – Montlake in Seattle. study captures a national snapshot of patients’ cost burden after an operation. Private insurance often fails to provide sufficient coverage About 38% of people who undergo surgery in the United States report experiencing financial hardship. This is especially true with emergency procedures, new research suggests. Private insurance appears to inadequately shield lower-income patients from this hardship, t

Things to be thankful for 1.     Even when you don’t see it. God is making a way for you 2.     God is fighting a battle for you that you can’t see 3.     Prayer is your greatest weapon; use it. 4.     You will see a breakthrough when you least expect it! More things to be thankful for: ·       Have enough food to eat (20 million people around the world are going hungry) ·       If you can read you are blessed millions of people cannot read ·       If you woke up this morning

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We the members of The Greater New Bethel M.B. Church are SO EXCITED to extend to you an invitation to join us in CELEBRATION and the INSTALLATION of our Pastor-Elect Rev.  Jim Bennett Proctor-Mills. We are planning a weekend of festivities, beginning on Friday, Dec.  5th - Sunday 7th!  Pastor "J.B" is known and well thought of throughout the Pacific Northwest!  Please join us in this Celebration!

Dr. Quinton Morris and Johnaye Kendrick Key to Change is welcoming an extraordinary artistic leader to our community as two time GRAMMY-winning vocalist, arranger, composer, orchestrator, multi-instrumentalist, and member of the all-female vocal ensemble,   säje , Johnaye Kendrick  steps into the role as our fourth Composer-in-Residence for the 2026-2027 academic year. Throughout her residency, she will compose original works for students studying both violin and viola, givin

Holidays at the Center Sparkle with Music, Markets, and Magic Seattle Center celebrates the season with free and affordable events, Nov. 20–Dec. 31   SEATTLE – Seattle Center is the place to be this holiday season as Holidays at the Center fills the campus with lights, music, markets, and magic. From Nov. 20 through Dec. 31, visitors can enjoy a dazzling array of free and affordable events, featuring Winterfest presented by Symetra .   “We’re excited to bring the community

Seattle, WA – The New Hope Community Development Institute ( NHCDI) and Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) are pleased to announce the start of construction for New Hope Family Housing.  The housing will be built on two properties owned by the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church at 114 and 123 21st Ave. in Seattle’s Central Area. The buildings will face each other across 21st Ave. and include a mix of studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments serving families and individuals m