The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to support a long-term effort to modernize Seattle Center, setting the stage for a potential bond measure in 2027 to fund major infrastructure upgrades.
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City Council Approves Emergency Moratorium On Large Data Centers
The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved an emergency moratorium on new large-scale data centers to allow city officials to study the potential impacts of the rapidly growing industry on utility rates, infrastructure, water resources and public health.
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Tubman Health Center Breaks Ground In South Seattle
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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Seattle Prepares For World Cup, Juneteenth And Pride With Enhanced Security Measures
Seattle will activate closed-circuit television cameras in the Stadium District during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to ensure public safety, following updated security briefings identifying general but credible threats.
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Four UW Students Build Community Through Culture And Entrepreneurship
Lumiere is a candle company founded by four University of Washington students of color, who use their personal stories and heritage to create unique scents that connect customers to their own memories and culture.
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Auction Company Ordered To Pay $12,000 in Illegal Elephant Ivory Case
Crawford Family Auctions LLC pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $12,000 in penalties after illegally selling a figurine carved from African elephant ivory in violation of Washington’s wildlife trafficking laws.
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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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King County Council Moves To Reevaluate Future Of Regional Homelessness Authority
The King County Council has unanimously approved a motion to strengthen oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and launch a formal review process that could ultimately reshape or end the county’s participation in the agency.
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Mayor Wilson Unveils AI Vision Centered On Ethics, Workers, And Public Good
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled a plan to make the city a leader in AI development and governance, prioritizing public good, worker protections, environmental responsibility, and ethical oversight, while also providing employees with access to AI tools and blocking unapproved AI tools that have not undergone internal review.
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Seattle Center Unveils Massive Fan Celebration Plans For FIFA World Cup 2026
Seattle Center will host the LET’S PLAY SEA ’26 World Soccer Fan Celebration, a campus-wide event featuring music, art, food, and activities for soccer fans, families, residents, and international visitors from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
