Seattle police detectives are investigating a string of arsons in South Seattle after the Seattle Fire Department determined that several recent fires were intentionally set, and are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest or conviction.
Seattle Parks and Recreation is working with SDOT to enhance safety, accessibility, and enjoyment along Lake Washington Boulevard with Phase 2 of the renovations project, which will include pathway repairs, new benches, walkway connections, curb extensions, and marked crosswalks, with a third phase planned for summer 2026.
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.
Seattle residents will have the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to Aki Kurose Middle School at a public meeting on July 15, as part of the Seattle Municipal Code’s Public School Departures Process.
Over 130 community members, elected officials, and housing advocates gathered to discuss the escalating housing crisis in Seattle and the need for community-centered development, with a focus on building more affordable homes and addressing the long-term affordability of existing ones.
