Governor Bob Ferguson speaks at the 2025 Medal of Honor & Medal of Merit ceremony at the state Capitol on March 18, 2026. Jimi Hendrix was honored with the Medal of Merit at the ceremony. OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson today announced he has chosen Jimi Hendrix as Washington’s submission to the U.S. Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The program, first launched by the Mint in 2019, honors innovation and innovators from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia,

Seattle, WA - Across the nation, Black men represent less than 2% of the total public school teaching workforce. In classrooms and district offices alike, this underrepresentation leaves a critical gap in mentorship, cultural affirmation, and diverse leadership for all students. Against this backdrop, the Academy for Creating Excellence (ACE), a Seattle-based non-profit dedicated to empowering Black male youth and adults, launched its statewide Educator Awards in 2024 to reco

by Kasey Smith It’s finally that time of year for costumes, treats, and community celebrations. At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we believe everyone should have access to festive fun. That’s why we’ve put together a huge variety of free and low-cost Halloween and Fall events at community centers and parks across the city. Join your neighbors and celebrate the season with us! Free Events for All Ages Garfield Community Center Creepy Carnival for Kids (13 & under) Date: Fri

By Dennis Beaver | The Facts Newspaper Scott Funeral & Cremation Services celebrated 60 years of caring, bringing family, friends and community together to honor Kitty “Ray” Scott and the Scott family. This celebration was personal for me. I have so much love for Kitty “Ray” Scott, for her dedication and support of The Facts Newspaper, but even more for the love and support she has shown me personally. That means more than I can put into words. For 60 years, the Scott family

Neighborcare Health invites patients and community members to attend a free dinner and Community Connect event on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at its Rainier Beach clinic, focused on helping community members understand upcoming Medicaid/Apple Health changes, learn what to do to keep their insurance, ask questions, and get one-one support. It's also an opportunity for people with Medicaid/Apple Health to better understand their insurance benefits. Beginning in 2027, most ad

Featuring the Madrona Grace House Band. Looking for the perfect way to spend your last Saturday before Halloween? Escape into the rhythms at the monthly Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church Jazz Concert. Join us at Madrona Grace, starting at 7:00 PM, for an evening of incredible live music featuring multi-talented local artists such as Lonnie Williams, Darryl Barber and others. Their amazing Guest Artist will be "UHURU Percussion," an electrifying African Drumming Group that had

Former King County Councilman Larry Gossett, the Rev. Dr. Robert Jeffrey, Sr. Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Hayward Evans, President, NAACP, Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney, Central District Community Preserva tion and Development Authority Board member, State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Manaway, Sr., Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Rev. Lawrence R. Willis, Pastor of New Direction Mis sionary Baptist Church and President of the United Black C

Mount Tahoma Seventh-day Adventist Church, in partnership with Adonai Counseling & Employment, Inc., is hosting a free Community Resource Fair and Civic Town Hall on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Location: Mount Tahoma Seventh-day Adventist Church, 615 N. Sprague Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98403Resource Fair: 5:00–7:00 p.m. PacificCivic Town Hall: Begins at 7:00 p.m. PacificAdmission: Free; complimentary refreshments available. The event will connect residents with community resources

Read, Rise& Thrive Honoring Our Children’s Futures A morning of learning and an afternoon of pure joy for children from birth to third grade and the grown-ups who love them. Free books, reading stations, family workshops, a community resource area and lunch. For every child, and especially those furthest from educational justice. Sat, Oct 24 · 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.2600 S. Holgate St., Seattle Register Save your spot. It’s free. The summit is open to everyone. Registering helps us h

Hi everyone, I’d love for you to join me on Saturday, October 17, for CD Connected: A Community Conversation on AI & Digital Equity at the McKinney Center in Seattle’s Central District. Through my work with The Data Guys™ and our community partners, I see how closely access to technology is connected to opportunity. Having reliable internet, knowing how to navigate digital services, and understanding emerging tools can shape someone’s ability to find work, grow a business, ac

As communities search for preventative solutions for young people, ACE Academy celebrates 14 years of investing before the crisis SEATTLE, WA — Across Washington and the country, communities are asking urgent questions about youth violence, mental health, belonging and what it takes to keep young people connected to opportunity. For the founders of ACE Academy, one answer is straightforward: Invest in young people before they need intervention. For 14 years, ACE Academy has b

SEATTLE, WA — Today Mayor Katie B. Wilson signed into law amendments to the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) that will improve the lives of Seattle domestic workers. The legislation transmitted by Mayor Wilson and sponsored by Council Member Rinck to expand protections under the ordinance was unanimously passed by the Seattle City Council. The legislation goes into effect on July 1, 2027, and will align Seattle labor standards with statewide protections that ensure domestic w

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Balanced budget protects essential services, expands shelter and food access, and invests in public safety, while making disciplined decisions to close an inherited structural deficit Seattle — A city reveals its values not in what it says, but in where it chooses to invest. That belief sits at the center of Mayor Katie B. Wilson's first proposed budget, transmitted to the Seattle City Council today for the 2027-2028 biennium. The $9.1 billion total proposed budget for 2027 m