Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1078, which aims to prevent pet insurance companies from canceling or refusing to renew policies based on a pet’s age, health condition, or preexisting issue, and to protect policyholders from disruptions when their insurance is transferred between affiliated companies.
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Seahawks Super Bowl Victory Parade Set For Wednesday In Downtown Seattle
Seattle will celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX championship with a citywide parade on February 11, expected to draw between 750,000 and one million fans, with regional transit providers offering expanded services to accommodate the crowds.
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City of Seattle Funds 12 Projects To Tackle Climate And Environmental Injustice
Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund has awarded $934,616 in grants to 12 organizations to promote environmental education, build community resilience, and address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities.
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Cantwell Secures $75 Million For Washington Community Projects In Senate Funding Bill
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell announced that $75,178,000 in federal funding for 50 grassroots projects across Washington state has been secured as part of a Senate-passed appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, supporting transportation, infrastructure, workforce housing, health care, and social services.
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Community To Celebrate Life And Legacy of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr. This Saturday
A public celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr., founder of BlackPast.org, will take place this Saturday, February 7, at 3 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Kent, Washington.
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Murray Demands Accountability At DHS Before Democrats Will Approve Funding
Senator Patty Murray has called for Republicans to join Democrats in enacting serious reforms to ICE and CBP as part of the DHS appropriations bill, citing recent incidents of abuse and violence by federal agents.
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Seed The Change To Honor Women Farmers And Advance Climate Justice
Landesa will host its annual fundraising event, Seed the Change, on March 4, 2026, to celebrate International Women’s Day and spotlight the Year of the Woman Farmer, featuring a panel discussion, musical performance, and emcee, to address the critical connection between women’s land rights and climate justice.
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AG Brown Sues Two Major Gambling Apps
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit against digital gaming companies Playtika and Aristocrat, alleging they operate illegal gambling applications that have taken over $225 million from Washington residents since September 2020.
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7th Annual BOBE Symposium Honors Those Who Refuse To Look Away
The 7th Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium honored six individuals and businesses for their leadership, resilience, and community impact, and presented the Elijah L. Lewis “Boundless Advocate” Award to Ahndrea Blue for her work providing meals to families in need.
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King County Launches New Electric Bus Fleet Focused On Clean Transit And Operator Safety
King County Metro has unveiled a new fleet of battery-electric buses, designed to reduce emissions, improve operator safety, and provide service to south King County neighborhoods most impacted by air pollution.
