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Osteria la Spiga's executive chef and co-owner Sabrina Tinsley has spent over 25 years bringing Emilia-Romagna's culinary traditions to Seattle. From handmade pastas to seasonal dishes, Tinsley's Black-owned Capitol Hill restaurant blends authentic Italian cuisine with community spirit, now featured in the Pack the House campaign supporting local Black-owned businesses.

Seattle's Jack and Jill chapter is organizing an Oct. 17 postcard drive in Kent aiming to send 5,000 handwritten messages urging infrequent voters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas to participate in midterm elections. Vice President Nicole Alston-Abel, whose father marched on Bloody Sunday, calls the effort personal, highlighting voting barriers and gerrymandering affecting Black communities nationwide.

The Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum, marking over 35 years of legal education for Seattle-area youth, expands this year into AI, social media and cybersecurity. Security architect Rodney Moseley leads a new series using real-world scenarios exploring digital identity, privacy and online responsibility. The free Nov. 14 event features keynote speaker Erin Jones in Tukwila.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Delta Upsilon Omega and Zeta Omega Omega chapters will host a free public policy forum Oct. 17 at Highline College, focusing on voter education and civic engagement. Featuring Attorney General Nick Brown, state legislators and election officials, the event aims to encourage year-round community involvement beyond presidential election cycles.

Young people often face alcohol, marijuana and counterfeit pills without understanding the risks to judgment and brain development. This piece from the Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum urges honest conversations about substance use, warning that impaired decisions can worsen already difficult situations and change life trajectories, while calling on adults to provide guidance.

Black youth in King County have the drive to work and learn, but often lack access to mentorship, networks, internships and reliable transportation. This commentary from the Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum argues that employers, institutions and community leaders must remove these barriers, ensuring young people know about opportunities and receive genuine support to pursue them.

Counterfeit pills may contain fentanyl and other dangerous substances, while alcohol and cannabis impair judgment, memory and reaction time—especially in developing brains. Impairment can worsen risky situations like peer pressure or arguments. Most importantly, never let embarrassment prevent seeking emergency help if someone shows signs of overdose or medical distress after substance use.

A guide outlining five key points young people should understand about firearms and Washington law, including age restrictions, exceptions for safety courses and hunting, the importance of context in legality, avoiding legal advice from friends or social media, and seeking help from trusted adults when fear drives thoughts of carrying a gun.

Seattle-area youth seeking their first job can benefit from six practical tips: building a simple résumé, practicing interviews, exploring programs like the Seattle Youth Employment Program, networking with trusted adults, planning reliable transportation and asking for help along the way to prepare confidently for entering the workforce.

Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority will host its 2026 Annual Town Hall Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McKinney Center. Residents can vote in board elections, hear CEO Shaudé Moore's organizational update, and join a Q&A discussing community priorities and CDCPDA's future.