Eddie Lin was sworn in as Seattle’s City Councilmember for District 2, with a focus on affordable housing, food access, childcare, and education, and a commitment to investing in families, immigrants, refugees, and those seeking healthcare.
Washington State officials are warning consumers to be aware of fraudulent charities using tap-to-pay technology to solicit donations during the holiday season, and to verify the legitimacy of organizations before giving.
The City of Seattle announced nearly $1.3 million in new investments to activate public spaces, celebrate local culture and bring communities together through World Cup 2026 neighborhood celebrations and a series of downtown arts initiatives.
Handy has reached a settlement with the Office of Labor Standards (OLS) to resolve claims of violating the city’s Domestic Workers Ordinance, resulting in $135,723.53 in back pay, interest, liquidated damages and civil penalties for the affected workers.
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.
Construction will soon begin on New Hope Family Housing, a 92-unit mixed-use development in Seattle’s Central District, providing affordable housing for working families earning up to 60% of the area median income.
Girmay H. Zahilay was sworn in as the youngest person and first millennial, immigrant, refugee, and non-Seattle resident to be elected King County Executive, outlining his strategic priorities of Breaking the Cycle, Building for Affordability, Boots on the Ground, and Better Government.
Steffanie Fain was sworn in as the first Korean American and first Asian American in nearly four decades to serve on the King County Council, representing District 5, and outlined her priorities of affordable communities, safe neighborhoods, and accountable government.
Midshipman 2nd Class Quang Le, a Seattle native and student at the U.S. Naval Academy, recently completed hands-on training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer as part of the Navy’s Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen program, gaining firsthand experience of the strategic role the vessel plays in naval operations.
The Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch will celebrate its 50th anniversary of renaming with an event honoring the Central District community that shaped its identity, featuring all-ages activities and a presentation on the African American Collection.
