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Seattle Councilmember Dionne Foster Proposes $350,000 To Eliminate Millions In Medical Debt

Seattle City Councilmember Dionne Foster has proposed spending $350,000 to eliminate an estimated $5 million to $6 million in medical debt for Seattle residents through a partnership with a national nonprofit that purchases outstanding medical bills at a discount and cancels them. Introduced during the city’s 2027-28 budget deliberations, the...

Seattle, WA · 3d

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Jimi Hendrix Becomes First Musician Picked for Washington's U.S. Mint Coin

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has chosen Jimi Hendrix as the state's submission to the U.S. Mint's American Innovation $1 Coin Program, with the coin scheduled for release in 2029. The Seattle-born guitarist beat out four other finalists picked by a state advisory committee, marking what coverage describes as the first time a musician has been selected for the nationwide coin series.

Washington · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

Seattle King County Clinic will shut down after years of community care

Seattle King County Clinic announces it will close in April, focusing on patient referrals during its final months.

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King County Shrinks Vashon Septic Inspection Zone From 1,300 Parcels to Just 75 Properties

King County has dramatically scaled back a proposal that would have required septic inspections on roughly 1,300 waterfront parcels on Vashon Island, narrowing the plan to about 75 properties clustered along isolated shoreline stretches. County officials say the smaller zone can still satisfy the minimum requirements of state law while sparing hundreds of homeowners from new inspection mandates.

King County, WA · 2d

Fox News

Democrats seize on midterm wins to push massive minimum wage hikes, but economists see trouble ahead

Josh Shapiro says he wants to more than double Pennsylvania's minimum wage and codify abortion rights with the new Democratic trifecta.

Pennsylvania · 23h

garfieldmessenger.org

District Considers Closing Schools, Again

Seattle Public Schools is beginning to talk about merging elementary schools for next fall, sparking nerves and concerns from families and staff. On Sunday, Oct. 25, SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner laid out the district’s approach in a newsletter to families, writing that, at some schools, students were struggling in their split-grade classes and open-air classrooms.

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Pacific Northwest Crossing

Washington Holiday Festivals: See 64 upcoming Christmas, holiday events happening in 2026

Washington’s holiday season brings markets to Seattle and Bainbridge Island, lighted boat parades to the Columbia River, and tree lightings to towns from the Olympic Peninsula to the Palouse. Several events start before Thanksgiving, while others continue through Christmas Eve or keep their lights on into January. You can watch Ilwaco light a Christmas tree […]

Seattle, WA · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

‘Three days of medication and not much else’: King County prosecutor calls for fixes to WA’s involuntary treatment system

People released after being involuntarily committed for mental health or substance use treatment in Washington often leave with little support, King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion said. That’s why she’s asking lawmakers to fund better care once those patients are back in the community. “Typically, when someone’s in the...

King County, WA · 1d

The Stranger

Seattle’s Leaders are Notably Absent from Nationwide Boycott of Starbucks Over Labor Abuses

After years of organizing and prolonged contract negotiations over better working conditions, Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) union members announced a nationwide boycott campaign in late August calling on allies to force the fast food company to the negotiating table. Starbucks workers rallied at 40 college campuses nationwide yesterday, including the...

KOMO News

Seattle leaders visit San Francisco to learn lessons on economic recovery, public safety

SAN FRANCISCO — As a cable car moves down California Street, a cleaning crew is picking up trash and power-washing the sidewalk, while others work feverishly to install fresh lights. It's a new day in San Francisco and the kind that makes Seattle city leaders envious. After all, both...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

familyvacationsus.com

This Washington Library Is So Grand, Kids Swear They Walked Into Hogwarts – And It’s Free

Some kids in Seattle look up from a library table and whisper one word: Hogwarts. They are not reading a fantasy novel, but sitting beneath a soaring ceiling on a real university campus. Stained glass, carved stone, and long wooden tables give this Washington landmark its storybook appearance. The famous...

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Pacific Northwest Crossing

FAA announces nationwide ground stop: See what it means for the Pacific Northwest

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, Nov. 13. The ground stop will temporarily halt departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, and other airports across the country after a communications problem affected air traffic control centers. The order came shortly before 1 p.m. Pacific time. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy […]

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Celebrate the Season: West Seattle Junction announces Hometown Holidays 2026 festival lineup

The West Seattle Junction is preparing to welcome neighbors and visitors for Hometown Holidays 2026, a month-long celebration of festive traditions, independent local shopping, live entertainment, and community spirit. Starting Saturday, November 28, the Junction will come alive with holiday shopping experiences, Santa sightings, roving elves, and opportunities to support small businesses.

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Reentry Program Expands to King County, Wash., to Reduce Recidivism

KING COUNTY, Wash. – A reentry program aimed at helping inmates’ transition back into the community, while getting them the medical and behavioral help they need through a Medicaid waiver, has expanded into two adult jails in the Seattle area. According to a news release from county officials,...

King County, WA · 2d

B-Town (Burien) Blog

LETTER: ‘Standing with Highline’s front-line educators against central office bait-and-switch’

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media or its staff.]. Standing with Highline’s front-line educators against central office bait-and-switch. Truly...

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Yesler Terrace Rebuild Pushes Toward 5,000 Homes on Seattle's Historic Hillside

On a hillside between Harborview Medical Center and downtown Seattle, a 30-acre neighborhood once built to house World War II-era families is in the middle of a 20-year makeover that planners say could eventually bring as many as 5,000 homes to the site. Yesler Terrace, long described as a historic area linking several Seattle neighborhoods, is being reshaped street by street, with new sidewalks, a reconfigured street grid and a half-mile loop of green space threaded through the old superblocks.

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Far-Right Disrupts Diwali Celebration in Seattle

Far-Right protesters disrupted a community celebration of Diwali in Seattle, November 8, 2026, that grabbed headlines and was condemned by Indian American leaders. US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and other prominent Indian Americans condemned the actions of American far-right activist Jake Lang who barged into the gathering where children were performing Indian classical dance, carrying placards reading ‘Deport all Dotheads’.

KOMO News

Neighbors seek new approach to repeat homeless camps in Seattle's North Rainier area

SEATTLE — Stretching barbed wire across the home she's lived in for decades was a last resort for Mary Jackson. “I can no longer stay here due to fact of the homeless just taking over,” Jackson said. Homeless camps line 24th Avenue S below Jackson's North Rainier residence,...

Seattle, WA · 3d

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Grab A Shopping Cart And Fill It With Antiques For Pocket Change At These 10 Washington Flea Markets

A 1940s Pontiac dealership in Washington now fills its old showroom with antiques instead of shiny new cars. On Saturdays, the whole building opens up for a flea market. That detail hooked me fast. Another market in the state charges nothing to get in on Saturdays and a small fee on Sundays.

Washington · 2d

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