Seattle residents can access free, in-person tax preparation services at 11 library locations from Jan. 26 to mid-April, in collaboration with United Way of King County and AARP.
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Posted inLocal - City
Nightly Lane Closures Near SR 99 Tunnel In Seattle Begin Jan. 26
Drivers in Seattle should prepare for nightly lane closures along sections of State Route 99 from Jan. 26 to Jan. 29 as the Washington State Department of Transportation performs maintenance work.
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Rainier Beach Skateboard Park Construction Begins
Construction is set to begin in early January 2026 on a long-anticipated skatepark in Rainier Beach, a project driven by strong community support and collaboration, with a total budget of $4.5 million.
Posted inLocal - City
Mariners’ Fellowship Supports BIPOC Youth Baseball And Softball Athletes
The Seattle Mariners organization has been providing financial, athletic and academic support to local youth softball and baseball players through the Hometown Nine fellowship since 2022, with the goal of reducing barriers to access and increasing diversity in the sport.
Posted inArts & Culture
ETC Has Been Shaping Tacoma Style And Artistic Expression For More Than A Decade
EtceTera is a Tacoma fashion brand built from the ground up, offering an elevated vision of what it means to rep where you’re from, with their clothing line, “rarewear”, and their commitment to supporting the local community.
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SOUK Seattle’s Fall Pop-Up Celebrates Arab Culture, Charity And Community Connection
The SOUK Seattle fall charity pop-up market brought together local Arab businesses to raise money for humanitarian causes in the Middle East, offering customers a chance to experience Palestinian culture through spices, teas, candles, artwork, and more.
Posted inLocal - City
New Members Sworn In to Seattle School Board Ahead Of Leadership Transition
The newly elected and returning members of the Seattle School Board were sworn in on Dec. 3, and expressed their commitment to collaborating with Superintendent Ben Shuldiner to make Seattle the best urban school district in the country.
Posted inLocal - County
Rhonda Lewis Becomes First Black Woman On King County Council
Rhonda Lewis was unanimously appointed by the King County Council to represent District 2 in an interim capacity, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Council and marking the first time in the Council’s history that women comprise a majority of its members.
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Eddie Lin Sworn In As District 2 Councilmember
Eddie Lin was sworn in as Seattle’s City Councilmember for District 2, with a focus on affordable housing, food access, childcare, and education, and a commitment to investing in families, immigrants, refugees, and those seeking healthcare.
Posted inState
Washington AG Warns Of Charity Scams Using Tap-To-Pay During Holiday Season
Washington State officials are warning consumers to be aware of fraudulent charities using tap-to-pay technology to solicit donations during the holiday season, and to verify the legitimacy of organizations before giving.
