Construction has officially begun on the Tubman Health Center, a 26,000-square-foot facility in Rainier Beach designed to expand access to culturally responsive health care and community wellness services, which is expected to serve 12,000 primary care patients and 16,000 community members through wellness programs and health education initiatives.
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Seattle Educator Kelabe Tewolde Announces Candidacy 37th District State Rep
Kelabe Tewolde, an educator and community leader, has announced his candidacy for the Washington State House of Representatives, seeking to represent the 37th Legislative District, with a focus on investing in public schools, affordable healthcare, and violence prevention programs.
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Teen Injured In Early Morning Shooting Near Seward Park
A 17-year-old boy was injured in a shooting near the Atlantic City Boat Ramp early Tuesday morning, and detectives are investigating the incident.
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Teen Injured In Rainier Valley Drive-By Shooting
An 18-year-old man was injured in a drive-by shooting in South Seattle Tuesday afternoon, triggering a multi-scene police investigation, while a 32-year-old man was arrested for multiple felony warrants in a separate incident in the same area.
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Man Arrested After South Seattle Burglary, $400 in Alcohol Recovered
A 37-year-old man was arrested in South Seattle for a burglary at a business where approximately $400 worth of alcohol was stolen, and the stolen alcohol was recovered and returned to the business owner.
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Jaelynn Scott Launches Campaign For State Representative In 37th District
Jaelynn Scott, executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, has launched a campaign for state representative in Washington’s 37th Legislative District, focusing on housing stability, civil liberties, and public safety reform.
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Rainier Beach Skateboard Park Construction Begins
Construction is set to begin in early January 2026 on a long-anticipated skatepark in Rainier Beach, a project driven by strong community support and collaboration, with a total budget of $4.5 million.
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WorkSource Rainier Office To Temporarily Close For Remodeling
WorkSource Rainier in Seattle will be temporarily closed for remodeling from Dec. 4 to Dec. 22, during which job seekers can access services at nearby WorkSource locations or virtually.
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New Rainier Avenue Bus Lane Brings Faster, Safer Commutes
The second phase of the Rainier Avenue South Bus Lane project in Southeast Seattle has been completed, providing improved pedestrian infrastructure, safer street crossings, and shorter travel times for thousands of riders.
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Barbershop Hosts Community Chess Tournament Led By Detective Cookie Bouldin
The Sunday Barbershop Chess Tournament in Seattle’s Rainier Valley brought together youth, police officers, and community members for an afternoon of chess, mentorship, and intergenerational connection, organized by Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin, barbershop owner Jameel Shabazz, and the Washington Chess Federation.
