Mr. Wright is continuing to open the eyes of the City in which he loves, Seattle. Please pay attention to this, the newest book, just written by Mr. Wright appropriately named “Nothing Has Changed”. This book is a Sequel to the book that he wrote in 2011, regarding the promises that Sound Transit has stated in their resolution “52”, of opportunities’ to be given to the Black Building Contractors and Black business community as a whole here in the metro Seattle area. Talking

In December, the GD Association was privileged to honor a truly dedicated and long-serving member of our board, Reverend Elijah Washington. For 35 years, Reverend Washington has been an integral leader, shaping our association with his unwavering commitment and profound wisdom. Reverend Washington's life is a testament to service, bridging faith, business, and community. Within his church, he has been a cornerstone of governance and spiritual leadership, serving over 50 years

Seattle, WA – On February 7, BlackPast.org will honor the life and legacy of its founder, Dr. Quintard Taylor, Jr., with a community celebration featuring music, dance, and devotionals celebrating Black history, which he dedicated his life to preserving. This event is FREE to the public and will take place at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship. A renowned historian, educator, author and Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Taylor passed away in September 2025 , leaving behind a legacy

Seattle, WA — January 26, 2026 — As small business owners across Washington State face rising costs, tightened access to capital, and growing burnout, Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) will host its 7th Annual Symposium at the Seattle Public Library , convening entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and ecosystem leaders for a full-day public gathering focused on sustainability, access, and long-term business survival. The 2026 theme, “Power Moves: Beyond Boundaries —

First light rail on a floating bridge will complete the 2 Line, provide transit connections for the entire region Sound Transit announced today that the Crosslake Connection will open for passenger service on March 28. This final component of the 2 Line will cross Lake Washington and connect with the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station, creating a fully integrated regional light rail system. The final segment of East Link includes new stations at Mercer I

The Seattle Seahawks have punched their ticket to Super Bowl LVIII — and the 12s are ready to roar! From the first snap to the final whistle, this team showed heart, grit, and championship fire. Let’s rally behind our Hawks and show the world what Seattle pride looks like. Congratulations to the Seahawks — the journey continues, and the 12s are right there with you!

Paradise Baptist Church, a vibrant and spirit‑led congregation located in Seattle Washington, is prayerfully seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and visionary Pastor to lead us into our next chapter of ministry. We Are Seeking a Pastor Who: Demonstrates a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ Has ministerial and/or theological education Preaches and teaches the Word with clarity, conviction, and relevance Provides pastoral care with empathy, wisdom, and integrity Lead

The annual prayer breakfast is the kickoff event for their 84th anniversary celebrations. Reverend Dr. Julie Vaughn, president of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Women's Ministry announced this year's theme, Empowering Women in Faith through Praise and Prayer which will focus on the scriptures, Jeremiah: 29:11 and Proverbs: 31:30. Sister Chelsea Riddick-Most, an Emmy Award winning producer will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies, ensuring a meaningful experience for all atten

Don't miss the chance to connect with valuable employment and resource opportunities at our in-person event! Event Details - Event Location: Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA What you can expect: Employment Opportunities Community Partners Career Pathway Training Resume Support Raffle Prizes Attending Vendors Include (please note vendors are subject to change due to unforeseeable reasons). Sound Transit Port of Seattle Seattle Public Utilities Puget Sound Ele

Every year, we do what we can to tell our civic leaders that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream is alive and well. Join us for this outdoor, masked, and social-distanced event #mlkseattle * The exact march route will be shared publicly the morning of due to concerns for safety and security. *MLK Day Transportation - after the downtown rally, buses and shuttles will be available to bring community members back up to Garfield. Please follow directions from the event marshals/leads

Event Features Community Service Awards and Outreach Fair TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) presents the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, located at 1500 Commerce St. in downtown Tacoma. The event opens at 11 a.m. with a Community Outreach Fair, followed by the main celebration program beginning at 1 p.m. The celebratory program will be emceed by loc

The Port of Seattle’s SKPCF Economic Opportunities for Communities (EOC) RFP for Partnership Track application is coming March 2026. Upcoming community information sessions will provide updates about the program and what to expect throughout the application process. The sessions are open to the public, and the same information will be shared at each session. Choose the session that works best for you! Information sessions (hosted by the Port of Seattle) Tuesday, January 2

Our new Black Panther Park is coming together! To everyone who has been showing up to our Black Panther Park in Skyway we just wanted to say thank you for bringing this community park to life. Your energy turned muddy puddles into victory badges and transformed blank soil into raised beds, apple trees, blueberries, and strawberries taking root. Your presence nourishes more than the garden, it nourishes the community! Our next volunteer day will be on Sunday, January 18th and

Pastoral Vacancy Announcement Paradise Baptist Church, a vibrant and spirit‑led congregation located in Seattle Washington, is prayerfully seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and visionary Pastor to lead us into our next chapter of ministry. We Are Seeking a Pastor Who: Demonstrates a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ Has ministerial and/or theological education Preaches and teaches the Word with clarity, conviction, and relevance Provides pastoral care with e

FIRST AND GOAL - D.BEAVER - SPORTS / THE FACTS NEWSPAPER Seattle got that feeling again. The kind you can hear before kickoff even comes. This Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks welcome the San Francisco 49ers to Lumen Field, and the city already knows what time it is. This ain’t just another game. This is bloodline football. Division beef. Pride on the line. From the Central District to Rainier Valley, from corner stores to barbershops, everybody is talking Hawks and Niners. Old

Register today to attend this free one-hour online training Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PST Find out who is subject to the tax Learn how to determine your tax liability Understand tax filing requirements Ask questions about the filing and payment process Please be aware that written communications and webinar registration information - including email addresses, names, and business affiliations - are potentially subject to public disclosure, in whole or in pa

Get ready for the next stage of construction on Seattle’s busiest corridor. As early as January 9, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will resume its Revive I-5 preservation work on the northbound Ship Canal Bridge. The Revive I-5 project is designed to extend the life of the aging Ship Canal Bridge and improve safety and ride quality for years to come. While the short-term traffic impacts will be challenging, the long-term payoff will be smoother, safe

Ken Ludwig's Baskerville:A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Book by Ken Ludwig Get your deerstalker cap on—the play’s afoot! From multi-award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood) comes a fast-paced adventure about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters. Does a wild

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