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Spring Break Activities At The Seattle Public Library
The Seattle Public Library has organized an array of spring break activities for children, teenagers, and families, featuring writing workshops, arts and crafts, games, film screenings, and additional engaging events. All programs are free and accessible to the public.
Seattle Public Library Offers Free Tax Help At 12 Locations Through Mid-April
The Seattle Public Library, in collaboration with United Way of King County and AARP, is providing complimentary in-person tax preparation services at 12 library locations until mid-April, with walk-in tax assistance available at the Central Library and South Park Branch, and AARP tax assistance at 10 additional locations.
City of Tacoma 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
The City of Tacoma will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 20, 2025, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. The event will feature the presentation of the Lifetime Service Award to Shawn Durnen and the Emerging Leader Award to Brian Gatewood. Additionally, a community outreach fair will take place in the lobby.
City Of Tacoma Partners With State Office To Host Certification Workshops For Minority And Women-Owned Businesses
The City of Tacoma's Equity in Contracting Program, in collaboration with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, will conduct a two-part workshop series in January 2025. This initiative aims to aid minority, women, and disadvantaged business owners in understanding the OMWBE certification process, thereby enhancing their access to new contracting opportunities.
Seattle Police Investigating A Series Of Violent Crimes Across The City
Seattle police are investigating a series of violent incidents across the city, including a mass shooting in the Chinatown-International District, a fatal shooting in West Seattle, and a stabbing in North Seattle, with detectives working to solve the cases.
City Of Tacoma Seeks Volunteers For Commission On Immigrant And Refugee Affairs
The Tacoma City Council is seeking volunteers for four positions on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, including two general member positions, one alternate position, and one youth or young adult position, to promote immigrant and refugee access to Tacoma's economic, cultural, and civic life.
Pierce County Voting Center Open; Other Auditor Services Limited Until Election Day
Due to high voter turnout for the General Election today, the Pierce County Auditor's Office has limited some services, including passport services, licensing and recording services, and parking, and encourages residents to complete transactions online or visit one of 10 countywide licensing agencies.
Public Invited to Comment on Lake Court Apartments Landmark Nomination
Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board is inviting public comment on the nomination of Lake Court Apartments for landmark designation during a meeting on November 6, 2024, with details available on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website.
SDOT Completes Safe Routes At All Seattle Schools, Sets Sights on Further Safety Improvements
The City of Seattle has completed Safe Routes to School improvements at every public school in the city, fulfilling a milestone set in the 2015 Move Seattle Levy, and is now focusing on expanding street and sidewalk safety upgrades across the city.
Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic Hosts Community Health & Wellness Fair On Oct. 26
Odessa Brown Children's Clinic is hosting a Community Health & Wellness Fair on October 26 at Washington Hall, offering free health services, educational resources, and fun activities for families in the Central District.