King County is expanding its Local Food Initiative to address challenges in the food system, such as rising farmland costs, limited food distribution, and climate change, by investing in local food markets, securing long-term funding, making farmland more affordable, and supporting historically underserved farmers.
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Posted inLocal - County
County Budget Includes Major Investments In Public Safety, Housing, And Health
King County Council has adopted a $20.16 billion budget for the 2026-2027 biennium, prioritizing public safety, housing stability, food security, and increased accountability in government operations, while also preparing for anticipated challenges such as cuts to federal housing and health funding.
Posted inState
AG Brown Launches Worker Rights Unit To Combat Wage Theft, Strengthen Labor Protections
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has created a new Worker Rights Unit to combat wage theft and uphold labor protections, in response to the federal government’s weakening of labor enforcement.
Posted inLocal - City
World Cup Preparation Brings Benefits To Seattle Businesses And UW Athletics
Seattle is making preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with major improvements being made to the Lumen Field, Husky Soccer Stadium, and surrounding neighborhoods, including increased safety and cleanliness.
Posted inLocal - City
Kwentuhan At Wing Luke: Sharing stories Of Filipino heritage
Filipino Community of Seattle hosted Kwentuhan / Storytime, an intergenerational storytelling event, to celebrate Filipino American History month and provide a space for younger generations to connect with their elders and learn about their unique cultural history.
Posted inLocal - City
Reviving Cultural Capital With The Central District Art Walk
The Central District Art Walk is a monthly event that celebrates the neighborhood’s Black culture and art, while fostering collaboration between local businesses and artists, and providing a platform for artists to showcase their work.
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Posted inYouth Football
Cedar Park Christian Eagles Advance To Junior Division Title Game With Big Win Over Eastside
The Cedar Park Christian Eagles shut out the Eastside Crusaders 21-0 in the North Sound Junior Football League semifinal matchup, behind a powerful ground game, a disciplined defense, and efficient execution on both sides of the ball.
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Renton 89ers Hold Off CPC To Claim Spot In Championship Game
The Renton Rangers defeated the CPC Eagles 12-7 in a physical semifinal battle to advance to the North Sound Jr Football 89er Division Championship game.
Posted inState
AG Nick Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging New Federal Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging a new rule that restricts eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program based on ideological grounds.
Posted inLocal - City
Seattle Design Commission Seeks Urban Designer To Fill Open Seat
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is seeking an urban designer to join the Seattle Design Commission, with the ideal candidate having experience in publicly funded development and a passion for enhancing the design of city-funded capital projects.
