Crawford Family Auctions LLC pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $12,000 in penalties after illegally selling a figurine carved from African elephant ivory in violation of Washington’s wildlife trafficking laws.
Author Archives: Seattle Metro
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Sound Transit To Replace Trains With Shuttle Buses Between Rainier Beach and SeaTac This Weekend
Sound Transit riders traveling through South Seattle and Tukwila this weekend should expect delays as shuttle buses temporarily replace 1 Line light rail service between Rainier Beach and SeaTac/Airport stations on Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10 due to routine track and power system work.
Posted inLocal - County
King County Council Moves To Reevaluate Future Of Regional Homelessness Authority
The King County Council has unanimously approved a motion to strengthen oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and launch a formal review process that could ultimately reshape or end the county’s participation in the agency.
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Mayor Wilson Unveils AI Vision Centered On Ethics, Workers, And Public Good
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.
Posted inState
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.
Posted inState
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.
