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.
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.
The second phase of the Rainier Avenue South Bus Lane project in Southeast Seattle has been completed, providing improved pedestrian infrastructure, safer street crossings, and shorter travel times for thousands of riders.
Graffiti in Seattle is a complex art form that is often misunderstood, but provides a means of expression and resistance for marginalized communities, and can be a force for good in the city.
Seattle is making preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with major improvements being made to the Lumen Field, Husky Soccer Stadium, and surrounding neighborhoods, including increased safety and cleanliness.
Filipino Community of Seattle hosted Kwentuhan / Storytime, an intergenerational storytelling event, to celebrate Filipino American History month and provide a space for younger generations to connect with their elders and learn about their unique cultural history.
