Drivers in the Puget Sound region should prepare for significant congestion from March 20-23 due to construction on I-405, which will include lane closures and ramp closures in Bellevue, Renton, and Kirkland.
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.
Chrissy Shimizu has been appointed as the new executive director of the Wing Luke Museum, following a nationwide search, and will begin her new role on May 11.
The Washington State Legislature has passed the Immigrant Worker Protection Act, which requires employers to notify workers when federal immigration authorities request employment eligibility records and provides additional protections for workers.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed legislation to open 1,000 new units of shelter and emergency housing with wrap-around services this year, calling on residents, community organizations and service providers to help bring more people indoors.
The King County Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities in unincorporated King County, prioritizing community well-being and public health over detention infrastructure.
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.
Danica Noble, an anti-monopoly and consumer protection attorney, has announced her candidacy for the Washington State House of Representatives, Position 1, in the 32nd Legislative District, with a campaign focused on affordability, education, and consumer protection.
O’Reilly Auto Parts has agreed to pay $5.6 million in compensation to over 50 workers who alleged pregnancy discrimination and retaliation, and to implement new policies and training to ensure compliance with Washington’s Healthy Starts Act.
Africatown Community Land Trust announced a $107 million investment plan to expand Black homeownership, strengthen Black-owned businesses and prevent displacement in Seattle’s Central District.
