Over 9,000 K-12 students from Washington state visited the University of Washington for Engineering Discovery Days, a two-day event featuring interactive exhibits and demonstrations to spark interest in STEM fields.
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Seattle Educator Kelabe Tewolde Announces Candidacy 37th District State Rep
Kelabe Tewolde, an educator and community leader, has announced his candidacy for the Washington State House of Representatives, seeking to represent the 37th Legislative District, with a focus on investing in public schools, affordable healthcare, and violence prevention programs.
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Washington Proclaims May As Creative Economy Month
Washington state has designated May as Creative and Creator Economy Month to recognize the growing role of artists, designers, and creative professionals in driving economic growth and innovation, while also addressing the income instability and limited access to traditional employment benefits faced by many creative workers.
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Seattle Public Library Reports 12.7 Million Checkouts, 3.4 Million Visits In 2025
The Seattle Public Library recorded more than 12.7 million checkouts and 3.4 million in-person visits in 2025, highlighting continued demand for books, digital media and community services, with digital borrowing surpassing physical materials and the library hosting more than 5,800 programs and providing technology access for over 400,000 hours.
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New Disaster Assistance Center Opens To Help Residents Affected By Winter Storms
A new Disaster Assistance Center is opening in King County to help Washington residents impacted by December storms and flooding access federal and state aid, with services available in-person and online.
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Four Bellevue College Students Named To 2026 All-Washington Academic Team
Four Bellevue College students were selected for the 2026 All-Washington Academic Team, a statewide recognition honoring top-performing community and technical college students for academic achievement and community involvement.
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King County Proposes 12.75% Sewer Rate Increase For 2027
King County officials have proposed a 12.75% increase in sewer rates for 2027 to fund upgrades to the wastewater system, meet environmental regulations, and expand capacity for a growing population.
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Seattle Expands Teen Life Center Hours, Adds Late-Night Programming
Seattle Parks and Recreation is expanding hours and programming at several Teen Life Centers across the city, providing safe and engaging spaces for young people with Saturday Late Night programming from 5 p.m. to midnight.
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Officials Celebrate Opening Of 235-Unit Affordable Housing Community In Northgate
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay celebrated the opening of Copperleaf Northgate, a 235-unit affordable housing community located next to the Northgate transit station in Seattle, which is the largest affordable housing investment by King County and is designed to connect residents to transit, jobs and services.
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Murray Criticizes Proposed War Funding, Calls For Domestic Investments
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray criticized a proposed increase in defense spending, arguing that federal funds would be better spent on domestic priorities such as health care, child care and housing.
