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Today, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) announced that a new, long-term Black Lives Matter public art piece has been installed at Seattle City Hall.

Upon hearing about the pushback against the appointment of Alley-Barnes, members of the African American community rallied in support of Alley-Barnes and against Gonzalez and Mosqueda for their non-support of the appointment.

During a press conference held last week, Constantine emphasized the critical point that the state of Washington finds itself in as the fall and winter months approach and how important vaccinations are as a shield against COVID and its variants.

“I remember waking up and my eyes were hurting,” says Tibbs. “I mean I couldn’t look left, right, up or down without pain. I could not rub them and they hurt so bad it began to give me a headache but I had to get myself ready to leave town.”

The family of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died while being restrained by Tacoma police officers who have since been charged criminally, has filed a federal lawsuit over his death.

On Monday, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the first round of joint state and local investments of $50 million to rapidly create new income- and rent-restricted housing in Seattle.

To protect customers and workers, preserve hospital capacity and help prevent business closures, King County will require verification of full vaccination status or a negative test to enter outdoor public events of 500 or more people and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events such as live music, performing arts, gyms, restaurants, and bars.

On Thursday, King County Councilmembers Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Reagan Dunn introduced legislation re-affirming the Council’s commitment to education about and the combatting of human trafficking.

The Council of State Governments recently recognize Senator T’wina Nobles (D-Tacoma) as a recipient of the 2021 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award.

“It is important that employers and hiring entities acknowledge the work of domestic workers both in private households and those who work as part of a larger business by putting them first and complying with Seattle’s labor standards.”