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.
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City Of Seattle Awards Nearly $1 Million To Support Environmental Justice Projects
The City of Seattle has awarded $934,616 in Environmental Justice Fund grants to 12 community-based organizations to support climate resilience and environmental health projects across the city, with a focus on communities most affected by environmental and climate injustice.
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Wilson Announces Steps To Shield Seattle From Federal Immigration Enforcement
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has announced a series of actions to protect residents from potential increases in federal immigration enforcement activity, including updating SPD protocols, investing $4 million in immigrant defense and support, and issuing an executive order banning civil immigration enforcement on city property.
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County Council To Vote On Motion Calling For Guardrails On ICE Funding
The King County Council is set to vote on a motion to restrict immigration enforcement by the Department of Homeland Security, urging federal lawmakers to place guardrails on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
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Federal Judge Rules U.S. DOT Illegally Withheld $1 Billion In EV Charging Funds
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation unlawfully withheld approximately $1 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding from 20 states and the District of Columbia, marking a victory for a coalition of states co-led by Washington, California, and Colorado.
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Seattle Public Library Offers Free In-Person Tax Help
Seattle residents can access free, in-person tax preparation services at 11 library locations from Jan. 26 to mid-April, in collaboration with United Way of King County and AARP.
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Seattle’s New City Attorney Pledges Justice and Compassion For All
Erika J. Evans was sworn in as Seattle’s City Attorney, becoming the first African American and African American woman to hold the position, and pledging to lead with compassion, accountability, and community trust.
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Mariners’ Fellowship Supports BIPOC Youth Baseball And Softball Athletes
The Seattle Mariners organization has been providing financial, athletic and academic support to local youth softball and baseball players through the Hometown Nine fellowship since 2022, with the goal of reducing barriers to access and increasing diversity in the sport.
