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The Tubman Center for Health & Freedom has taken over the Black Elders Wellness Program from Catholic Community Services, with the aim of providing culturally responsive care that addresses the physical, mental, social, and emotional health needs of Black elders in Seattle and King County.

Black entrepreneurs in Seattle are facing burnout due to rising costs, limited access to capital, and lack of resources, forcing them to work in the day-to-day operations of their businesses and absorb the financial strain to keep their doors open.

Tiffany Washington has been appointed as the new Deputy City Manager for the City of SeaTac, bringing with her 15 years of public-sector experience and a focus on strengthening operations and infrastructure to prepare for future growth and regional demands.

The 2025 Healthy Youth Survey shows a decline in youth substance use and an increase in mental health indicators, suggesting that multi-pronged strategies to limit youth access and support systems are effective in improving student well-being.

Naomi Dancer, a senior at Renton High School, has been awarded the 2026 Shareece S. Hayes Finer Womanhood Scholarship by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for her leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to community service.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay is highlighting early progress in a broad effort to strengthen financial oversight, improve accountability and increase transparency across county government, following a series of reforms launched during his first 100 days in office.

Seattle City Council members Debora Juarez, Eddie Lin, and Council President Joy Hollingsworth have introduced legislation for a 365-day emergency moratorium on new data center development, citing concerns about rising utility costs, environmental impacts, and infrastructure strain, with a focus on conducting impact studies and addressing disproportionate burdens on communities such as South Seattle.

Washington State's Candidate Filing Week is scheduled to commence on May 4, offering residents the opportunity to declare candidacy for more than 16,700 elected positions. The filing period, which includes options for online and in-person submissions, will conclude on May 8.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of April 27.

What's been happening with home prices in Seattle, WA, in 2026, and how do they compare to previous years? Redfin Real Estate analyzed the city's January-March average median sale price over the last four years to find out.