Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled a plan to make the city a leader in AI development and governance, prioritizing public good, worker protections, environmental responsibility, and ethical oversight, while also providing employees with access to AI tools and blocking unapproved AI tools that have not undergone internal review.
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DelBene Pushes $52 Million Federal Funding Package For Transportation, Water, And Public Safety Projects
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is seeking more than $52 million in federal funding for 20 infrastructure and community projects across Washington’s 1st Congressional District, targeting transportation, water access, public safety, economic development, and environmental resilience.
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Seattle Center Unveils Massive Fan Celebration Plans For FIFA World Cup 2026
Seattle Center will host the LET’S PLAY SEA ’26 World Soccer Fan Celebration, a campus-wide event featuring music, art, food, and activities for soccer fans, families, residents, and international visitors from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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Washington To Receive $105 Million From Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
Washington state and local governments will receive over $105 million as part of a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in the opioid crisis, with the funds to be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery programs.
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UW Hosts Thousands of Students for Hands-On Engineering Discovery Days
Over 9,000 K-12 students from Washington state visited the University of Washington for Engineering Discovery Days, a two-day event featuring interactive exhibits and demonstrations to spark interest in STEM fields.
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Seattle Educator Kelabe Tewolde Announces Candidacy 37th District State Rep
Kelabe Tewolde, an educator and community leader, has announced his candidacy for the Washington State House of Representatives, seeking to represent the 37th Legislative District, with a focus on investing in public schools, affordable healthcare, and violence prevention programs.
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Washington Proclaims May As Creative Economy Month
Washington state has designated May as Creative and Creator Economy Month to recognize the growing role of artists, designers, and creative professionals in driving economic growth and innovation, while also addressing the income instability and limited access to traditional employment benefits faced by many creative workers.
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Seattle Public Library Reports 12.7 Million Checkouts, 3.4 Million Visits In 2025
The Seattle Public Library recorded more than 12.7 million checkouts and 3.4 million in-person visits in 2025, highlighting continued demand for books, digital media and community services, with digital borrowing surpassing physical materials and the library hosting more than 5,800 programs and providing technology access for over 400,000 hours.
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New Disaster Assistance Center Opens To Help Residents Affected By Winter Storms
A new Disaster Assistance Center is opening in King County to help Washington residents impacted by December storms and flooding access federal and state aid, with services available in-person and online.
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Four Bellevue College Students Named To 2026 All-Washington Academic Team
Four Bellevue College students were selected for the 2026 All-Washington Academic Team, a statewide recognition honoring top-performing community and technical college students for academic achievement and community involvement.
