Landesa will host its annual fundraising event, Seed the Change, on March 4, 2026, to celebrate International Women’s Day and spotlight the Year of the Woman Farmer, featuring a panel discussion, musical performance, and emcee, to address the critical connection between women’s land rights and climate justice.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit against digital gaming companies Playtika and Aristocrat, alleging they operate illegal gambling applications that have taken over $225 million from Washington residents since September 2020.
The 7th Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium honored six individuals and businesses for their leadership, resilience, and community impact, and presented the Elijah L. Lewis “Boundless Advocate” Award to Ahndrea Blue for her work providing meals to families in need.
King County Metro has unveiled a new fleet of battery-electric buses, designed to reduce emissions, improve operator safety, and provide service to south King County neighborhoods most impacted by air pollution.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released the second of four zoning packages to expand housing options in designated growth areas, increase affordability, and meet growing demand across Seattle neighborhoods.
The City of Seattle has awarded $934,616 in Environmental Justice Fund grants to 12 community-based organizations to support climate resilience and environmental health projects across the city, with a focus on communities most affected by environmental and climate injustice.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has announced a series of actions to protect residents from potential increases in federal immigration enforcement activity, including updating SPD protocols, investing $4 million in immigrant defense and support, and issuing an executive order banning civil immigration enforcement on city property.
The King County Council is set to vote on a motion to restrict immigration enforcement by the Department of Homeland Security, urging federal lawmakers to place guardrails on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation unlawfully withheld approximately $1 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding from 20 states and the District of Columbia, marking a victory for a coalition of states co-led by Washington, California, and Colorado.
The 7th Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium is taking place at the Seattle Public Library, offering small business owners, founders, and early-stage entrepreneurs practical workshops, funding pathways, and insights into policy frameworks to promote long-term sustainability and business survival.
