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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Sound Transit To Replace Trains With Shuttle Buses Between Rainier Beach and SeaTac This Weekend
Sound Transit riders traveling through South Seattle and Tukwila this weekend should expect delays as shuttle buses temporarily replace 1 Line light rail service between Rainier Beach and SeaTac/Airport stations on Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10 due to routine track and power system work.
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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 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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Sound Transit Faces Criticism Over South Seattle, Ballard Rail Delays
Sound Transit is considering delaying or scaling back key Seattle light rail projects due to a $34.5 billion funding gap, raising concerns about whether the agency can maintain public trust while reconsidering projects that communities have been promised for decades.
