The Therapy Fund Foundation is improving access to mental health care in Seattle's Black communities, expanding services and promoting culturally responsive care in partnership with Seattle Human Services.

Major Alycia McKinney has left Bellevue PD to become deputy chief at the Port of Seattle Police starting January 6. Her contributions to community policing and formation of the CCAT in Bellevue are notable.

The Seattle Police Department honored the memory of Officer John T. Clancy, Jr., who died in 1949 after a drunk driver hit him while on motorcycle patrol.

Jewish communities across the U.S. are celebrating Chanukah with menorah lightings, emphasizing resilience amid rising antisemitism and educating about the festival's origins and history of perseverance.

Washington State Patrol and Traffic Safety Commission urge drivers for responsible driving during the holidays, emphasizing the risks of impaired, speeding, and distracted driving following last year's 78 traffic-related deaths.

Seattle's new STAR Center, targeting homeless individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues, is scheduled to open downtown in early 2025, spurred by DESC initiative.

The Department of Neighborhoods in Seattle looks back on a 2024 filled with community engagement and support initiatives under the One Seattle Vision.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) reports on its 2024 achievements in sustainability and equity, including infrastructure repairs, waste reduction, and community and environmental health initiatives.

Seattle Public Utilities offers free composting for holiday trees from December 26 to January 31 and closed transfer stations on Dec 25, 2024, and Jan 1, 2025.

The Seattle Polar Bear Plunge invites residents for a New Year swim at Matthews Beach Park. Launched in 2003, the event emphasizes safety and recommends not staying in the cold water for more than 15 minutes.

The Seattle OLS announces a $1.1 million BOEF for business-labor law education, aimed at partnering with local organizations to enhance compliance, especially in BIPOC communities.

The Summit at Snoqualmie announces its opening day for the ski season on Tuesday, December 17th, with the introduction of a new parking permit policy.

The Seattle Youth Employment Program offers skills and employment support to low-income youth aged 16-24 through its year-round Learn and Earn program.