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$45M public-private partnership aims to revitalize Seattle waterfront

The partnership's goal is to complete the project by the time Seattle hosts games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Light rail service between Bellevue and Redmond set for spring launch

Sound Transit board has authorized up to $43 million to fund projects necessary to open the East Link Starter Line in March.

September is National Preparedness Month

The 2023 theme is 'Preparing for older adults'

Council approves $1.3M in HVAC fixes for KidsQuest

An additional $1 million will go to LWTech to rebuild its Early Learning Center.

Seattle Public Library adds to black history digital collection

A grant allowed the library to digitize 300 items, comprising 1,000 pages of materials.

Seattle announces $1.7M program to incentivize truck electrification

The program is similar to the recent $16.3 million in grants the Department of Ecology announced for fleet electrification.

King County Metro transit union’s new labor contract increases wages by 17%

The parties first began negotiations in May 2022, with a tentative agreement originally being reached in June.

16th Magnolia Car Show a hit

For the fifth year in a row, Wayne King's vintage 1964 Top Fuel Dragster was part of the show.

Burn bans in three Wash. counties; 13 NOAA air-quality warnings issued

Washington officials have sent out mailers to warn state residents of an impending drop in air quality — and what that means moving forward.

Commentary: From despair to beauty at QA church

Community pitches in to transform graffiti at Queen Anne Christian Church into collaborative art project.

Port to build landmark Maritime Innovation Center

Seattle’s fourth Living Building Challenge facility to anchor future of maritime.

Seattle mayor proposes legislation to combat vacant building violations

Department of Construction and Inspections has recorded an uptick in enforcement of violations at vacant buildings over the last few years.

SPF’s Sponsor-a-Horse fundraiser is underway

SPD’s Mounted Patrol Unit is one of few remaining mounted units in the Pacific Northwest.

Celebrating library's Summer of Learning

A free celebration of stories is set for the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture on Aug. 27.

News briefs: Tidy Uptown 'Adopts A Street' at Counterbalance Park

Community news in brief and upcoming events.