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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Posted inLocal - County
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.
Posted inLocal - City
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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Washington Attorney General Joins Lawsuit Challenging $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
A coalition of 12 state attorneys general, including Washington’s Nick Brown and California’s Rob Bonta, has filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance Corporation’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the merger would violate antitrust laws and harm consumers.
Posted inLocal - City
Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy Promotes Three Veteran Leaders
The Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy has promoted three veteran staff members—Christopher Acuña, Steve Wood, and Ayesha Willis—into senior leadership roles to support its mission of educating and developing at-risk youth.
Posted inLocal - City
Veteran Officer Michael Jewell Named Chief of Washington Fish and Wildlife Police
Michael Jewell was appointed as the new police chief for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, succeeding retiring Chief Steve Bear to lead the agency’s enforcement efforts amid staffing shortages.
Posted inLocal - City
Thousands Of Cyclists To Ride Seattle-To-Portland Route This Weekend
The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, organized by Cascade Bicycle Club, is expected to draw over 6,000 cyclists on July 11 and 12, prompting Washington transportation officials to urge motorists to plan ahead for delays and safely share the road.
Posted inLocal - City
Seattle Transit Measure Amendment Prioritizes Accessibility Improvements
Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez has proposed an amendment to the 2026 Transit Measure to expand funding for accessibility and safety improvements at transit stops, sidewalks and pedestrian connections, making public transportation more accessible for people with disabilities, older adults and others who rely on transit.
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Seattle Center Renewal Plan Wins Council Approval
The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to support a long-term effort to modernize Seattle Center, setting the stage for a potential bond measure in 2027 to fund major infrastructure upgrades.
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City Council Approves Emergency Moratorium On Large Data Centers
The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved an emergency moratorium on new large-scale data centers to allow city officials to study the potential impacts of the rapidly growing industry on utility rates, infrastructure, water resources and public health.
