Dozens of tribal canoes will land at Alki Beach on July 29 as Muckleshoot hosts a stop on the Nisqually-hosted Paddle to Nisqually.

King County's 2026 Point‑In‑Time count found 18,365 people homeless and a steep rise in unsheltered homelessness, putting pressure on city and county leaders to act.

Tacoma Public Schools settled a lawsuit after Lincoln High barred a Native student from wearing a sacred button blanket at graduation; the dismissal came June 8. Attorneys say the outcome should push districts to follow state law protecting tribal regalia.

Washington’s SUN Bucks program is mailing one-time $120 grocery cards to eligible school-aged children; here’s who qualifies, how to apply and local totals.

A handmade sign reading “A PERSON WAS TAKEN HERE” appeared at an Arbor Heights corner, renewing fears after reader photos of alleged ICE activity circulated in recent days.

Washington’s largest Juneteenth festival lands at LeMay in Tacoma on June 19 with national headliners, vendors and family programming. Transit options aim to help visitors skip parking.

A $10 million Murrow–Report for America program to place reporters statewide is drawing praise — and pushback from small publishers over pay and content rules. Organizers say new funding and corporate support will expand coverage while insisting editorial independence is protected.

Seattle has issued an RFP to direct about $8M toward rental aid, legal services and a centralized portal aimed at keeping roughly 1,000 households housed in 2027.

Seattle organizers are pairing the U.S.–Australia World Cup match with Juneteenth programming citywide — art, watch parties and events spotlighting Black history.

First Student filed a WARN notice saying it will lay off 111 Seattle employees — mostly bus drivers — and consolidate operations, with separations scheduled to begin Aug. 17.

A Hit 5 ticket sold at the Fred Meyer on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard matched all five numbers Sunday, awarding the player about $825,000 and a bonus to the store.

City crews cleared a tent camp under the Fremont Troll while officials say removals aren't being stepped up for the World Cup. City data show more tents removed so far this year than under the previous administration.

Heron's Nest in West Seattle will host 'Come Together' as roughly 3.5 acres are formally returned to the Duwamish. The free event includes a noon blessing, storytelling and traditional salmon cooking.