The federal spending bill recently signed by President Donald Trump could strip hundreds of thousands of Washington residents of their health insurance and cost the state roughly $41B in Medicaid funding over the next decade, potentially forcing many hospitals to close.
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Posted inLocal - City
Debora Juarez Appointed to Fill Vacant District 5 Seat on Seattle City Council
Debora Juarez was appointed by the Seattle City Council to fill the vacant District 5 seat, with her appointment effective immediately and lasting until November 2026.
Posted inLocal - City
Comcast Falls Short on Billing and Accessibility in Seattle Audit
A newly released audit found that Comcast complies with most of Seattle’s Cable Customer Bill of Rights, but fell short in two key areas related to late fees and informing customers with disabilities about available services.
Posted inLocal - County
Officials Issue Shellfish Harvesting Ban From Alki Beach To Dash Point
The Washington State Department of Health has closed several beaches in the Seattle area to recreational shellfish harvesting due to the presence of dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Posted inLocal - County
County Council Considers Proposal To Offset Public Safety Deficit
The King County Council is considering a proposal to implement a 0.1% sales tax to generate revenue to close a projected $160 million shortfall in the county’s General Fund for 2025-2026, which could help avoid deep cuts to public safety services.
Posted inLocal - City
Shut Down Of LGBTQI+ Youth Crisis Line Raises Concerns
The LGBTQI+ Youth Subnetwork of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will shut down on July 17, increasing pressure on the main 988 Lifeline and potentially reducing access for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, but the state Department of Health is committed to ensuring that crisis counselors are trained to provide culturally competent care.
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Posted inYouth Football
CD Panthers Continue Football Legacy With New Season, New League
The CD Panthers, Seattle’s only remaining inner-city youth football program, are embarking on a new chapter as members of the Washington Youth Football League, providing a safe and supportive environment for young athletes to grow and thrive.
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Foster Care Organization Prioritizes Youth Success Despite Setbacks
Treehouse, a Seattle-based nonprofit, is celebrating the high school graduation of 140 foster youth this year, providing support such as college and job placement, housing, and other school-related fees, despite recent budget cuts.
Posted inCelebrity Chef Recipe
Celebrity Chef Recipe: Jamaican Curry Chicken
By Chef Theo Martin of Island Soul Restauraunt.
Posted inSports
Seattle U Reloads Roster With Six New Basketball Signees
Seattle University men’s basketball has added six new players to its roster for the 2025-26 season, including Jojo Murphy, Miles Amos, Stratos Papastavrou, Brock Felder, Junseok Yeo, and Austin Maurer, in preparation for its return to the West Coast Conference.
