U.S. Sen. Patty Murray criticized a proposed increase in defense spending, arguing that federal funds would be better spent on domestic priorities such as health care, child care and housing.
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AG Brown Leads Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation, Ticketmaster
A bipartisan coalition of states, led by Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, has won a major antitrust verdict against Live Nation, finding the company liable for monopolizing the live entertainment and ticketing industry.
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Report Details Progress, Challenges In City Of Seattle Tribal Partnerships
Seattle city officials have released a report highlighting progress and ongoing challenges in strengthening relationships with Tribal Nations and Native communities, following the 2025 City of Seattle Tribal Nations Summit.
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South Seattle College Receives National Award For Student Success Initiatives
South Seattle College has been awarded the inaugural Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Award for Institutional Effectiveness for expanding TRIO Student Support Services practices, resulting in increased student retention and completion rates.
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Seattle Japanese Garden To Close This Summer For Historic Wall Restoration
The Seattle Japanese Garden will be closed from June 22, 2024 to July 28, 2026 for a major restoration project to replace the deteriorating basalt retaining wall with a new granite wall built in the traditional Japanese Ishigaki style.
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Washington Joins Global Health Network Following U.S. Withdrawal From WHO
Washington State has joined the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to maintain access to critical international health data and expertise, following the federal government’s withdrawal from the WHO.
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New Light Rail Link Connects Seattle To Eastside Across Lake Washington
The new light rail connection between Seattle and the Eastside provides a faster, more reliable, and traffic-free option for commuters to travel between the two cities, with trains running every 8-15 minutes.
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Public Input Sought As Seattle Advances Phase 2 Of Comprehensive Plan
Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin is inviting residents of District 2 to provide feedback on the city’s Comprehensive Plan, which will guide decisions on housing, jobs, transportation, and infrastructure for the next 20 years.
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Dr. Sandra Valenciano Selected To Lead Public Health Seattle/King County
Dr. Sandra Valenciano has been appointed as the next Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County, pending confirmation by the Metropolitan King County Council and Seattle City Council.
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Wilson Appoints Randy Engstrom As Director Of Seattle Center
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has appointed Randy Engstrom as the new director of Seattle Center, bringing decades of experience in arts, culture and public policy to the role.
