Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Washington Capitol to rally in support of a proposed Millionaire’s Tax, which would impose a 9.9% income tax on residents earning more than $1 million annually, and generate critical revenue to expand the Working Families Tax Credit and fund education, child care and health care programs statewide.
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DOH Awards Grants To Expand Perinatal Mental Health Care In Washington
The Washington State Department of Health has awarded grants to community organizations to expand access to mental health care for individuals during pregnancy and after birth, with a focus on populations most affected by maternal mental health conditions.
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State Lawmakers Approve Bills To Ban Noncompetes, Safeguard Jobless Benefits
Washington lawmakers passed two labor-backed bills to eliminate noncompete agreements and safeguard unemployment benefits for those who voluntarily accept layoffs, with strong bipartisan support.
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Students Protest Outside Seattle City Hall, Demand Action On Immigration
Hundreds of students from Seattle Public Schools walked out of class and rallied outside City Hall to protest federal immigration enforcement and show support for immigrant communities.
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Cantwell Secures $75 Million For Washington Community Projects In Senate Funding Bill
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell announced that $75,178,000 in federal funding for 50 grassroots projects across Washington state has been secured as part of a Senate-passed appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, supporting transportation, infrastructure, workforce housing, health care, and social services.
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Community To Celebrate Life And Legacy of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr. This Saturday
A public celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr., founder of BlackPast.org, will take place this Saturday, February 7, at 3 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Kent, Washington.
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7th Annual BOBE Symposium Honors Those Who Refuse To Look Away
The 7th Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium honored six individuals and businesses for their leadership, resilience, and community impact, and presented the Elijah L. Lewis “Boundless Advocate” Award to Ahndrea Blue for her work providing meals to families in need.
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Proposed Bill Would Bar Law Enforcement Agencies From Hiring ICE Agents
House Bill 2641, also known as the ICE Out Act of 2026, has been introduced in the Washington Legislature to prevent state and local law enforcement agencies from hiring anyone who joined U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Jan. 20, 2025, in an effort to protect immigrant communities from potential civil rights violations.
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King County Launches New Electric Bus Fleet Focused On Clean Transit And Operator Safety
King County Metro has unveiled a new fleet of battery-electric buses, designed to reduce emissions, improve operator safety, and provide service to south King County neighborhoods most impacted by air pollution.
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Wilson Unveils Zoning Proposal To Expand Housing Near Transit And Urban Centers
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released the second of four zoning packages to expand housing options in designated growth areas, increase affordability, and meet growing demand across Seattle neighborhoods.
