Experience the magic of Polish folklore, food, and festivities at Polish Festival Seattle on July 12 from noon–7 p.m. as part of Seattle Center Festál at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall and Mural Amphitheatre. This free, family-friendly festival will enchant guests of all ages with the theme “Castles and Legends.”
Bayview, a 62-plus nonprofit Life Plan Community, proudly announces the groundbreaking of its Phase II campus upgrades—marking the next chapter in its 64-year legacy of service in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood.
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has introduced legislation to combat ongoing illegal graffiti tagging across the city that costs taxpayers an estimated $6 million annually. Proposed Council Bill 120995 would allow the City Attorney’s Office to authorize a civil $1,000 fine per illegal graffiti violation and add other tools to deter property crimes, plus restitution for labor and material costs to abate the damage.
School’s almost out, but reading, learning and growing are in! The Seattle Public Library’s 106th annual Summer of Learning kicks off today with free activities, programs, and challenges designed to keep kids curious, creative and engaged all summer long.
Every year, around this time, we get a little extra sparkle in our step — and a whole lot of sparkle in the sky. Independence Day means barbecue smoke, backyard playlists, and that one neighbor who still swears they only bought the small fireworks (sure, Dave) some legal, some ... questionably sourced from “my cousin in Puyallup.”
What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting disability benefits is very difficult.
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is currently recruiting to fill vacancies on the Community Involvement Commission (CIC). The Community Involvement Commission advises the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and other City departments on coordinated, citywide outreach and engagement activities.
King County’s 2024 homeless population has been revised upward by 483 people after new data was derived from a unique survey method used by the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Unlike other agencies, KCRHA conducts its U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's required Point-in-Time, or PIT, unsheltered count in even- numbered years.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) announced last week that glass collected in residential recycling bins is being recycled again because of rail system improvements and new commercial customers in the western U.S. Seattle’s glass recycling was paused in 2024 because of the closure of Ardagh Glass Packaging, which operated a bottle manufacturing plant in the SODO business district.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is proposing a bill to provide the Seattle Social Housing Developer with a $2 million loan until new payroll expense tax revenue rolls in. The Seattle Social Housing Developer is a public development authority created by Seattle voters through Initiative 135. Its purpose is to develop, own, and manage permanently affordable, mixed-income housing in Seattle.
If you think your Seattle Public Library (SPL) card is just for checking out books, you’re missing out on one of the most powerful, free tools in the city. Beyond shelves of stories, your SPL card unlocks access to events, experiences, education, and technology—all without spending a dime.
Even as Washington's latest carbon auction generated $322 million for the state – bringing total revenue to nearly $3.2 billion since the cap-and-trade program took effect in January 2023 – critics say the state Department of Ecology is not being upfront about the program’s impact on fuel prices.
It’s now up to Seattle voters to decide on a six-year $1.3 billion levy that funds early-learning programs for the city’s youth. On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise, or FEPP, Levy, with a focus on funding childcare in the city to ease the financial burden on lower-income families. In total, the tax would fund early learning, childcare, and post-secondary preparation programs over six years, from 2026 to 2032.
Recently the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) celebrated a significant milestone for Seattle's Indigenous community, holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Canoe Carving House. This landmark project, marking the first phase of the Northwest Native Canoe Center, is located at Lake Union Park (900 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) and ushers in a new chapter for traditional Native carvers and the thriving Intertribal Canoe Community.
Washington state motorists could feel more pain at the pump than usual this summer as a combination of supply issues, global tensions and state polices drive up fuel costs. Gasoline prices typically increase in summer due to demand and the switch to a more expensive blend of gasoline formulated to reduce emissions during warmer months.