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Africatown Announces $107M Plan For Seattle’s Black Community
Africatown Community Land Trust announced a $107 million investment plan to expand Black homeownership, strengthen Black-owned businesses and prevent displacement in Seattle’s Central District.
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Irish Festival Seattle Returns To Seattle Center
Irish Festival Seattle will return to Seattle Center next month with a weekend celebration of Irish culture, music and dance, featuring performances, cultural exhibits, and activities for all ages.
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The SHE-conomy Is Alive And Well In The PNW!
Black women entrepreneurs in Washington state are leading a growth story, with Black women-owned businesses increasing by 71.6% between 2017 and 2022, generating over $1 billion in revenue and boasting an 80.3% survival rate, despite facing challenges in accessing funding.
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Historian Ned Blackhawk To Speak On Native American Activism At Central Library
Dr. Ned Blackhawk, will present the Bullitt Lecture in American History at the Central Library on March 10th, discussing the hidden history of 20th century Native American activism and highlighting the role Native Americans have played in shaping the United States.
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Hiawatha Community Center To Reopen Feb. 21 After Major Renovation
The Hiawatha Community Center in West Seattle, the oldest community center in the Seattle Parks and Recreation system, will reopen on February 21, 2026, after extensive renovations and upgrades, including becoming the first fully decarbonized community center in Seattle.
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House Votes To End Trump Canada Tariffs As Larsen Calls For Immediate Relief
The U.S. House voted 219 to 211 to terminate President Donald Trump’s use of emergency authorities to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, with bipartisan support, which would provide immediate relief to families and businesses in Northwest Washington.
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Seattle Aquarium Welcomes Harbor Seal Flounder To New Home
The Seattle Aquarium has welcomed 12 year old harbor seal Flounder to its Pacific Northwest home, providing permanent care for an animal deemed non releasable and unable to survive in the wild.
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DOH Awards Grants To Expand Perinatal Mental Health Care In Washington
The Washington State Department of Health has awarded grants to community organizations to expand access to mental health care for individuals during pregnancy and after birth, with a focus on populations most affected by maternal mental health conditions.
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State Lawmakers Approve Bills To Ban Noncompetes, Safeguard Jobless Benefits
Washington lawmakers passed two labor-backed bills to eliminate noncompete agreements and safeguard unemployment benefits for those who voluntarily accept layoffs, with strong bipartisan support.
