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Seattle police arrested a juvenile suspect in connection with the Jan. 30 shooting that killed two students near Rainier Beach High School, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Therapy Fund Foundation's Youth Mental Health Ambassador Program is empowering young people to become advocates for mental wellness in their schools and communities, providing them with leadership skills and resources to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Megan Matthews has been confirmed as the Director of the Washington State Office of Equity, and is committed to promoting access to equitable opportunities and resources to reduce disparities and improve outcomes statewide.

The Church by the Side of the Road and the Low Income Housing Institute have opened CBSR Village, a 40-unit tiny home community in Tukwila, to provide shelter and services for individuals, families with children and couples experiencing homelessness.

Gov. Bob Ferguson has enacted House Bill 2294, a legislative measure designed to safeguard access to essential services by prohibiting property restrictions that hinder the establishment of new grocery stores or pharmacies in neighborhoods following a closure. This law aims to ensure communities maintain access to food and medicine, addressing the challenges posed by store closures.

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell has lauded the Senate's approval of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a legislative measure designed to increase housing supply and enhance federal initiatives targeting the national affordable housing deficit.

A bill prohibiting law enforcement officers from covering their faces while engaging with the public has been passed by the Washington State Senate and is now pending the signature of Governor Bob Ferguson.

The Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization will honor Vanetta Molson-Turner with the Ann Foy Baker Award for her decades of service to the community and commitment to advancing health equity and social justice.

The city of Seattle is investing $14.7 million in community partnerships to reduce gun violence and improve safety, with the funding supporting 19 community-based organizations providing violence intervention services, school-based safety programs and supportive services.

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland has launched the first annual 2026 STEM Award Program to recognize innovative projects by middle and high school students in Washington's 10th Congressional District.