Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed two University of Washington alumni, Dow Constantine and Denise Stiffarm, to the University of Washington Board of Regents, replacing Regents Rogelio Riojas and Constance W. Rice.
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Seattle Moves To Ban Land Use Tactics That Create Food And Pharmacy Deserts
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation to prohibit restrictive land use covenants that block the operation of grocery stores and pharmacies, in order to increase access to food and medicine in the city.
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Braddock Honors King County’s Top Small Businesses In 2025 Awards
King County Executive Shannon Braddock has announced the winners of the 2025 Executive’s Small Business Awards, recognizing outstanding local enterprises for their innovation, job creation, and community impact.
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Applications Now Open For Seattle Youth Safety Ambassador Program
The Seattle Youth Safety Ambassadors program is accepting applications from 15-19 year olds attending five Seattle high schools to serve as peer-led mental health and safety resource connectors, with a paid stipend and training provided.
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More Than Football: How Renton’s Darryl Gant Coaches Kids And Builds Futures
Darryl Gant, coach of the Renton Rangers Peewee team, has won 10 championships in three decades of coaching, using his “old school smashmouth” football philosophy to teach his players to be aggressive, physical, and selfless.
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Lake Stevens Tops Cedar Park 20-0 In Peewee Division Matchup
Lake Stevens Vikings defeated the Cedar Park Eagles 20-0 in North Sound Football League Peewee Division action, with early scoring from Jayceon Willis and a determined late-game push from Cedar Park coming up just short.
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Hollingsworth Releases Amendment Packages For Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth has released proposed amendments to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Permanent HB 1110 legislation, aiming to address urgent housing and livability challenges while balancing environmental reviews and a compressed timeline.
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Harrell Announces $1.7 Million To Support Survivors Of Sexual Exploitation
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced $1.7 million in new funding to support four local organizations providing culturally responsive services to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, including housing, medical and mental health care, and advocacy programs.
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City Council Approves Plan To Fill Seattle’s Vacant Storefronts
The Seattle City Council has approved new legislation to streamline permitting requirements for small businesses, making it faster and more affordable to open in vacant storefronts.
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From Mom to Board Member: Jessica Johnson Is Passionate About Monroe’s Youth Football Program
Jessica Johnson is a dedicated board member of the Monroe Youth Football Association, where she has held multiple positions and helped to develop young athletes in a supportive and inclusive environment.
