Seattle will celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX championship with a citywide parade on February 11, expected to draw between 750,000 and one million fans, with regional transit providers offering expanded services to accommodate the crowds.
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City of Seattle Funds 12 Projects To Tackle Climate And Environmental Injustice
Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund has awarded $934,616 in grants to 12 organizations to promote environmental education, build community resilience, and address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities.
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Community To Celebrate Life And Legacy of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr. This Saturday
A public celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr., founder of BlackPast.org, will take place this Saturday, February 7, at 3 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Kent, Washington.
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7th Annual BOBE Symposium Honors Those Who Refuse To Look Away
The 7th Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium honored six individuals and businesses for their leadership, resilience, and community impact, and presented the Elijah L. Lewis “Boundless Advocate” Award to Ahndrea Blue for her work providing meals to families in need.
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Proposed Bill Would Bar Law Enforcement Agencies From Hiring ICE Agents
House Bill 2641, also known as the ICE Out Act of 2026, has been introduced in the Washington Legislature to prevent state and local law enforcement agencies from hiring anyone who joined U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Jan. 20, 2025, in an effort to protect immigrant communities from potential civil rights violations.
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Wilson Unveils Zoning Proposal To Expand Housing Near Transit And Urban Centers
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released the second of four zoning packages to expand housing options in designated growth areas, increase affordability, and meet growing demand across Seattle neighborhoods.
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City Of Seattle Awards Nearly $1 Million To Support Environmental Justice Projects
The City of Seattle has awarded $934,616 in Environmental Justice Fund grants to 12 community-based organizations to support climate resilience and environmental health projects across the city, with a focus on communities most affected by environmental and climate injustice.
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Wilson Announces Steps To Shield Seattle From Federal Immigration Enforcement
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has announced a series of actions to protect residents from potential increases in federal immigration enforcement activity, including updating SPD protocols, investing $4 million in immigrant defense and support, and issuing an executive order banning civil immigration enforcement on city property.
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Seattle Public Library Offers Free In-Person Tax Help
Seattle residents can access free, in-person tax preparation services at 11 library locations from Jan. 26 to mid-April, in collaboration with United Way of King County and AARP.
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Nightly Lane Closures Near SR 99 Tunnel In Seattle Begin Jan. 26
Drivers in Seattle should prepare for nightly lane closures along sections of State Route 99 from Jan. 26 to Jan. 29 as the Washington State Department of Transportation performs maintenance work.
