Beginning in January 2027, thousands more Seattle households will be eligible for discounts on electricity, water, sewer and garbage bills as the city expands the income limits for its Utility Discount Program.
Tag: Washington
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Public Input Sought As Court-Ordered Changes Move Forward At Denny Blaine Park
Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking public input on new rules and long-term improvements at Denny Blaine Park as the city implements a court order stemming from a dispute over lewd conduct, clothing-optional recreation and the impact of park activity on neighboring residents.
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Seattle Tattoo Expo Marks 25 Years Of Ink At Seattle Center This Weekend
The Seattle Tattoo Expo is scheduled to celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend, August 14-16, at Seattle Center with live tattooing, various competitions, and entertainment.
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Seattle Health Leader Named Washington’s 2026 Immunization Champion
Alyssa Caucci, director of quality and patient engagement at Neighborcare Health, has been named Washington’s 2026 Immunization Champion for her efforts to increase childhood vaccination rates and reduce disparities in access to immunizations.
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Saldaña, Hasegawa Advance To November Election For King County Council District 2
State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña and Port of Seattle Commissioner Toshiko Grace Hasegawa advanced to the November general election for the Metropolitan King County Council District 2 seat after finishing as the top two vote-getters in the primary.
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Washington-Led Coalition Wins Court Ruling Protecting Federal Homelessness Funding
A federal court blocked a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding policy that Washington attorney general Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued would have jeopardized permanent housing for thousands of residents.
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Tewolde Leads Santos in 37th District Primary; Street, Scott Post Commanding Results
Kelabe Tewolde defeated incumbent Sharon Tomiko Santos in the 37th Legislative District’s Position 1 primary, joining Chipalo Street and Jaelynn Scott in advancing to the November general election.
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Washington Attorney General Joins Lawsuit Challenging $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
A coalition of 12 state attorneys general, including Washington’s Nick Brown and California’s Rob Bonta, has filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance Corporation’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the merger would violate antitrust laws and harm consumers.
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Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy Promotes Three Veteran Leaders
The Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy has promoted three veteran staff members—Christopher Acuña, Steve Wood, and Ayesha Willis—into senior leadership roles to support its mission of educating and developing at-risk youth.
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Veteran Officer Michael Jewell Named Chief of Washington Fish and Wildlife Police
Michael Jewell was appointed as the new police chief for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, succeeding retiring Chief Steve Bear to lead the agency’s enforcement efforts amid staffing shortages.
