WSDOT crews will be doing major roadwork on I-5 and SR 99 in Seattle from Aug. 15 to late August, resulting in full freeway closures, overnight detours, and lane reductions.
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Posted inLocal - City
37th District Democrats Condemn Cantwell Over Gaza, Netanyahu Meeting
The 37th Legislative District Democrats have condemned U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell for her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and her support for military aid to Israel, citing her failure to “work towards peace and justice” for Palestinians.
Posted inLocal - County
King County Restores Deputy Staffing In North And Southeast Precincts
The King County Sheriff’s Office has restored minimum deputy staffing levels in unincorporated King County, thanks to $845,000 in supplemental funding approved by the King County Council.
Posted inLocal - City
New Program Expands Support For Small Business Safety And Recovery
The City of Seattle has launched its Back to Business program to help small businesses recover from vandalism and prevent future property damage, offering grants for repairs, preventive safety upgrades, and neighborhood-level improvements.
Posted inState
Red Cross Offers Free A1C Screenings With Blood Donations
The American Red Cross is calling on donors to make their health a priority by giving blood or platelets during National Wellness Month, and is offering a free A1C screening in August for all who make a successful donation.
Posted inLocal - County
Metro Expands Service With New Routes And More Frequency
King County Metro is launching a major service boost on August 30th, with expanded bus routes, more frequent trips, and improved connections to Sound Transit’s 2 Line light rail, providing more reliable and accessible regional travel options.
Posted inLocal - City
Seattle Public Library Offers Rich Summer Calendar Of Free Events
Seattle Public Library is hosting a variety of free arts and author events throughout August, including a Silent Reading Party, a new exhibit celebrating Black life in the Northwest, and a summer book club finale with environmental journalist Lynda Mapes.
Posted inState
State Fines Two Refineries Over $2.7M for Dangerous Waste Violations
HF Sinclair and Tesoro, two of Washington’s largest refineries, have been fined over $2.7 million for improperly storing dangerous waste, following multiple warnings from the state’s Department of Ecology.
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Strickland Calls For HHS To Reinstate Regional ACL Admin
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and 22 House Democrats have urged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reinstate regional administrators at the Administration for Community Living, citing the importance of these programs for seniors and Americans with disabilities.
Posted inLocal - City
New Parking Rates Take Effect In Seattle
Seattle’s street parking rates have been updated based on recent parking data, with 70% of rates unchanged, 21% increased by $0.50/hr, and 9% decreased by $0.50/hr, in order to balance parking demand and availability.
