McMenamins Brew Pubs, Inc. has agreed to pay $90,949.59 in back wages, interest, liquidated damages, and civil penalties, and implement an updated Secure Scheduling policy after allegedly violating Seattle’s Secure Scheduling Ordinance.
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White Center To Get Smoother Roads Under New Safety Project
King County Road Services is set to improve safety and traffic flow on 16th Avenue SW in White Center, with repaving, new bike lanes, rapid flashing lights, and more, starting July 16th and lasting three weeks.
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King County Receives Nearly $14 Million For Local Parks And Trails
King County communities will receive nearly $14 million in grants from the state’s Recreation and Conservation Funding Board to improve parks, build trails, and expand outdoor access, as part of a statewide $148 million grant package.
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Applications Open For Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Funds
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is accepting applications for its Neighborhood Matching Fund, which provides up to $50,000 for community projects and up to $5,000 for smaller-scale community activities.
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Northwest Tap Connection Blends Movement With Mission For Racial Justice
Northwest Tap Connection, founded by Melba Ayco, uses dance to teach children about their heritage and life lessons, and Ayco hopes to expand the studio into a children’s museum to further educate children about the African diaspora and Black experiences.
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Foster Care Organization Prioritizes Youth Success Despite Setbacks
Treehouse, a Seattle-based nonprofit, is celebrating the high school graduation of 140 foster youth this year, providing support such as college and job placement, housing, and other school-related fees, despite recent budget cuts.
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South Transfer Station To Close For Safety Upgrades
SPU will temporarily close the South Transfer Station from August 4 to August 29, 2025, to complete safety upgrades and replace the tipping floor, and urges customers to plan ahead and dispose of waste responsibly.
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City Of Seattle To Hold Series Of Summer Forums On Public Safety
The City of Seattle is hosting seven community forums this summer to discuss the One Seattle Restoration Framework and gather feedback on public safety priorities.
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City Attorney Introduces Civil Penalties to Curb Graffiti Vandalism
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has introduced a bill to expand the city’s ability to hold graffiti taggers accountable through civil penalties and restitution, with the goal of making them pay for the damage they cause and discouraging graffiti.
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State Funds Beacon Hill Elder Wellness Center With $5M Grant
The Ron Chew Healthy Aging & Wellness Center, a new facility aimed at supporting low-income seniors in King County, has secured over $5 million in funding and will provide integrated services including medical, dental, and behavioral health care, nutrition services, accessible transportation, and healthy living programs in participants’ native languages.
