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Local communities need suicide prevention and drug education

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During this month, prevention organizations, survivors, mental health advocates, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness.

Public library new fall hours schedule starts Sept. 25

The Seattle Public Library will transition to a new fall hours schedule beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25.

New RapidRide G Line and more King County Metro bus service begins

King County Metro is expanding evening and weekend transit service and launching its eighth RapidRide – the G Line – which will provide fast and frequent service through downtown Seattle, First Hill, Capitol Hill, the Central District, and Madison Valley.

Election Preview 2024: Washington State Treasurer

With the 2024 General Election coming this Nov. 5, the two candidates for State Treasurer are reaching out to voters to share their respective platforms.

Parents advocate to save public schools

Last week, Seattle Public Schools announced their school closure plan, calling it the Well-Resourced Schools Planning and Recommendations.

Ferguson, Reichert exchange jabs during gubernatorial debate

The two candidates to be Washington state's next governor faced off in their first televised debate Tuesday night, trading jabs on a variety of topics, including public safety, the drug crisis, climate change and abortion.

Savvy Senior: Health insurance options for early retirees

I’m going to retire in a few months and need to get some temporary health insurance until I can enroll in Medicare at age 65. What are my options?

Savvy Senior: How to find legal help when you can’t afford a lawyer

Can you recommend any programs or organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to seniors?

Fall Boats Afloat this week

The Fall Boats Afloat Show docks at Seattle’s Lake Union Piers at South Lake Union Sept. 12-15.

Construction company fined for worksite violations

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited and fined Lane Construction Corporation in July for workers riding a crane lift to get in and out of a 95-foot vertical shaft at a construction site for the Seattle Public Utilities’ Ship Canal Water Quality Project.

Seattle mayor proposes first update to city’s 'Food Action Plan'

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced a proposed update to the city’s "Food Action Plan," which helps city departments address food security and economy issues.

Recipe: Soba delicious

This soba noodle salad is wholesome and addictive. It's studded with garden-fresh ingredients and laced with a citrusy soy and tahini dressing for a nutrient-rich, one-bowl meal.

Navigating the vampire problem

I was recently reading about the “Vampire Problem,” a concept in philosophy whereby a person must choose between becoming a vampire or staying human.

King County Parks distributes $5M to 63 outdoor recreation projects

King County Parks is distributing $5 million in grant funding to 63 projects throughout the region to boost outdoor recreation and wellness programs.

Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 announces host city poster contest

Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026TM, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit committee organizing local plans for Seattle’s six 2026 World Cup matches and related statewide events, has announced a host city poster design contest.