Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss is proposing an amendment to the Every Child Ready Initiative to restore full funding for the Environmental Education and Outdoor Learning Program, which provides students with immersive experiences in nature and is at risk of losing significant support.
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Seattle Principals Honored With $30K Foster Award For Championing Equity
The Alliance for Education awarded the 2025 Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence to Principal Zachary Stowell of Robert Eagle Staff Middle School and Principal Regina Carter of Madrona Elementary School, recognizing their exceptional leadership in advancing educational justice and racial equity.
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Zahilay Introduces Motion Opposing Cuts To Medicaid
King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay has introduced a motion to oppose proposed federal Medicaid cuts that could strip healthcare from thousands and destabilize hospital systems, and has convened an expert panel to examine the local consequences.
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Councilmember Cathy Moore Resigns, Leaving Legacy Of Public Safety And Housing Reform
Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore has resigned from her position due to personal and health-related reasons, but her 18-month tenure was marked by significant contributions to public safety, housing access, and support for marginalized communities.
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Washington Launches Statewide Use-of-Force Data Platform
The Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS) has been launched to improve public access to data on police use-of-force incidents across the state, providing a centralized, publicly accessible tool to view and analyze law enforcement use-of-force data.
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Human Services Providers Get $25.9M Boost From King County Levy
King County is investing $25.9 million to stabilize and strengthen its human services workforce, with the goal of ensuring residents have access to vital services such as housing assistance, financial stability programs, and behavioral health support.
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Senators Urge Trump To Restore Minority Business Development Agency
Five Democratic Senate colleagues, including Sen. Maria Cantwell, are calling on the Trump Administration to explain how it is complying with a federal court order to stop dismantling the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and restore its staffing and grantmaking operations.
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OIG To Review SPD Response To Cal Anderson Protest Amid Community Concerns
The Seattle Office of Inspector General will conduct a comprehensive review of the Seattle Police Department’s response to the May 24 protest at Cal Anderson Park, including their crowd management strategies, use of force, and compliance with the city’s less-lethal weapons ordinance.
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Seattle Council To Finalize Housing Rules Despite Legal Challenges
Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore is proposing an amendment to the city’s interim Middle Housing law to preserve existing setback requirements while permanent housing legislation is finalized, aiming to balance the urgent need for new housing with the preservation of Seattle’s urban tree canopy.
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Mayor Harrell Seeks Applicants For Pioneer Square Preservation Board
The Seattle Mayor is calling for community members to apply for the Pioneer Square Preservation Board, which reviews proposed changes to buildings and public spaces in the historic neighborhood.
