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.
Author Archives: Seattle Metro
Posted inLocal - City
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.
Posted inLocal - City
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.
Posted inState
Ferguson Appoints Former Judge Matthew Segal To State Public Disclosure Commission
Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Seattle attorney and former King County Superior Court judge Matthew Segal to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission, where he will emphasize transparency and fairness in overseeing campaign finance and political reporting.
Posted inLocal - County
King County Proposes 12.75% Sewer Rate Increase For 2027
King County officials have proposed a 12.75% increase in sewer rates for 2027 to fund upgrades to the wastewater system, meet environmental regulations, and expand capacity for a growing population.
Posted inLocal - City
Seattle Expands Teen Life Center Hours, Adds Late-Night Programming
Seattle Parks and Recreation is expanding hours and programming at several Teen Life Centers across the city, providing safe and engaging spaces for young people with Saturday Late Night programming from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Posted inLocal - City
Officials Celebrate Opening Of 235-Unit Affordable Housing Community In Northgate
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay celebrated the opening of Copperleaf Northgate, a 235-unit affordable housing community located next to the Northgate transit station in Seattle, which is the largest affordable housing investment by King County and is designed to connect residents to transit, jobs and services.
Posted inLocal - City
Murray Criticizes Proposed War Funding, Calls For Domestic Investments
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray criticized a proposed increase in defense spending, arguing that federal funds would be better spent on domestic priorities such as health care, child care and housing.
Posted inLocal - City
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing Near North Beacon Hill Transit Station
A 35-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing near a transit station in North Beacon Hill, and detectives are investigating the incident with no suspects currently in custody.
Posted inState
AG Brown Leads Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation, Ticketmaster
A bipartisan coalition of states, led by Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, has won a major antitrust verdict against Live Nation, finding the company liable for monopolizing the live entertainment and ticketing industry.
