The Seattle Tattoo Expo is scheduled to celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend, August 14-16, at Seattle Center with live tattooing, various competitions, and entertainment.
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Seattle Health Leader Named Washington’s 2026 Immunization Champion
Alyssa Caucci, director of quality and patient engagement at Neighborcare Health, has been named Washington’s 2026 Immunization Champion for her efforts to increase childhood vaccination rates and reduce disparities in access to immunizations.
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YMCA Of Greater Seattle Marks 150 Years With A Mission That Extends Far Beyond the Gym
The YMCA of Greater Seattle marked its 150th anniversary by highlighting its evolution from a traditional fitness provider to a comprehensive social services organization offering housing assistance, mental health support, and youth career development.
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King County Residents To Help Decide How $2.7 Million Is Invested In Skyway And White Center
King County has launched its 2026 participatory budgeting process, allocating approximately $2.7 million for community-led grants in the Skyway/West Hill and White Center/North Highline neighborhoods.
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Saldaña, Hasegawa Advance To November Election For King County Council District 2
State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña and Port of Seattle Commissioner Toshiko Grace Hasegawa advanced to the November general election for the Metropolitan King County Council District 2 seat after finishing as the top two vote-getters in the primary.
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Tewolde Leads Santos in 37th District Primary; Street, Scott Post Commanding Results
Kelabe Tewolde defeated incumbent Sharon Tomiko Santos in the 37th Legislative District’s Position 1 primary, joining Chipalo Street and Jaelynn Scott in advancing to the November general election.
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Seattle Proposal Would Expand Services, Create New Rules For People Living In Vehicles
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss has introduced a six-part legislative package called the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program (VRAP) to provide support for vehicle residents through expanded outreach, safe lots, and a new permit system.
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Miss Central District Teen USA Virgo Fields Heads To Clark Atlanta University
Miss Central District Teen USA Virgo Fields is set to attend Clark Atlanta University this fall to study political science after graduating with honors and nearly completing an Associate of Science degree.
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Court Ruling Protects $66 Million In Federal Homelessness Funding For Seattle, King County
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s proposed changes to federal homelessness funding after ruling that HUD failed to follow the legally required public notice-and-comment process.
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Seattle’s Eritrean Community Center Strengthens Its Future With Safety Upgrades
The Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle recently installed a fire sprinkler system at its community center, a safety upgrade funded by Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund and supported by numerous community volunteers.
