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Polish Festival Seattle celebrates Poland's culture, traditions

About 15,000 Poles live in the Seattle area, and more than 125,000 residents of Washington claim Polish ancestry.

Survey: Washingtonians overwhelmingly support lower gas taxes

Nearly three out of four residents favor lowering the state’s 49.4 cents per gallon gas tax.

Visit Seattle, community partners ready for 2023 MLB All-Star Week

Baseball's annual showcase game is July 11 at T-Mobile Park.

Comments due for Seattle Parks 2024 Open Space Plan

Planning happens every six years and helps guide Parks officials to the needs of the community.

City's Food Equity Fund proposals open

The Food Equity Fund supports work led by those most impacted by food and health inequities.

Seattle Waterfront Project to connect Pioneer Square with $12.6M in improvements

The construction in Pioneer Square will begin in the fall and is expected to be completed in late 2024.

Washington averages over $14K in annual child care costs

A new report shows how expensive it is to have a toddler in daycare in the state of Washington.

Washington's 4.1% unemployment rate among worst in nation

Only Delaware, California, D.C., and Nevada have a higher unemployment rate than Washington.

Washington ferries to increase fares to cover $28 million shortfall

Through an online forum from May 15 through June 9, the transportation commission gathered data from survey respondents on three options for fare increases.

A gem in every season: The Bellevue Botanical Garden’s perennial border

Within the 53-acre Bellevue Botanical Garden is another treasure — the perennial border.

QA Historical Society hands out annual awards

The event featured five winners for outstanding preservation of Queen Anne character.

Local student represents Washington in Children’s Congress

Five students from Washington were chosen by JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.

QA Helpline has volunteer opportunities

Many ways to get involved this summer.

Focus on Youth: Pasta galore

Read more in the QACC newsletter — visit qacc.net.

HRG adds Livbud to its range of dining options

The new site for HRG features a large community table and an open kitchen concept.