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Garfield High School PTSA will host the 3rd Annual Bulldogs 4 Life Bash on March 21, aiming to raise essential funds to support students, safeguard teaching positions, and sustain vital programs.

Africatown Community Land Trust co-founder Wyking Garrett unveiled a $107 million investment plan to strengthen Black homeownership, reduce displacement and build economic stability in Seattle's Central District.

Ernest Walker has been appointed as the new Executive Director of POCAAN, bringing with him a vision for growth, sustainability, and deeper community impact.

King County residents, businesses and private nonprofits impacted by the December 2025 severe winter storms can apply for low interest federal disaster loans of up to $2 million for businesses and nonprofits, and up to $500,000 for homeowners, with application deadlines set for spring and late fall.

Jaelynn Scott, executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, has launched a campaign for state representative in Washington's 37th Legislative District, focusing on housing stability, public safety reform, and protecting civil liberties from federal overreach.

The Alliance for Education is inviting the community to nominate Seattle Public Schools leaders and staff for more than $80,000 in competitive grants recognizing excellence in advancing educational justice and racial equity.

Senate Bill 5520, introduced by Sen. Tina Orwall, would revise Washington's Wrongly Convicted Persons Act and remove legal barriers that have forced many exonerees into lengthy and costly litigation, while also extending the statute of limitations for filing a compensation claim and removing the $75,000 cap on attorney fees in wrongful conviction compensation cases.

In a bid to address the pressing shortage of affordable housing across Washington, state Rep. Strom Peterson has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting cities and counties from banning Shelters, Transitional, Emergency, and Permanent Supportive (STEP) housing in non-industrial zones.

The Washington State Legislature has enacted a measure, requested by Governor Bob Ferguson and Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, that transfers vaccine recommendation authority from federal to state jurisdiction. This legislation empowers the Washington State Department of Health to formulate vaccine recommendations grounded in medical and scientific expertise, rather than relying on federal advisory bodies.

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at securing fair labor standards for domestic workers in Washington, has successfully passed both the House and Senate. The bill, which guarantees minimum wage, overtime pay, and written employment agreements, now awaits the Governor's signature to become law.