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Seattle Looks To Invests In Proven Program To Prevent Youth Homelessness
Seattle is set to bring the Washington state Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Fund to the city through a public-private partnership aimed at helping young people aged 12 to 24 avoid homelessness via the 2026 Mid-Year Supplemental Budget.
Seattle, King County To Reclaim $159 Million In Homelessness Contracts, Restructure Regional Homelessness Authority
The City of Seattle and King County announced plans to reclaim more than $159 million in homelessness service contracts from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority starting in January 2027.
An Open Letter To The People Of Seattle From Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes
After much prayer, reflection, and conversations with the people I love most, I made the difficult decision to resign as Chief of Police for...
Hours After Black Leaders Urged Wilson To Keep Barnes, Mayor Accepts Police Chief’s Resignation
Hours after Black community leaders publicly urged Mayor Katie Wilson to keep Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, the mayor announced later Thursday that she...
Black Leaders Meet With Wilson, Urge Her To Keep Barnes
Black community leaders unanimously urged Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to reconsider reports of Police Chief Shon Barnes' potential resignation or termination following a fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, asserting he should not be held solely responsible and highlighting his efforts to strengthen police-community relationships.
An Open Letter To Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson From the Black Community
We write as leaders, residents, and members of Seattle’s diverse African American and Black communities, alongside supporters of public safety and community accountability, to...
Black Community Mobilizes To Oppose Reported Removal Of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes
A coalition of Seattle Black community organizations is mobilizing to oppose reports that Mayor Katie Wilson has asked Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes to...
King County Explores Countywide Housing Levy To Expand Affordable Housing
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has convened a steering committee to study a proposed countywide housing levy that could establish a regional funding source for affordable housing and supportive services.
Reykdal Proposes Yearlong Course To Prepare High School Seniors For Life After Graduation
Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has proposed a mandatory yearlong "postsecondary launch" course for high school seniors that integrates civics, financial literacy, and postsecondary planning.
Seattle Peace And Safety Uses Mentorship And Prevention To Keep Youth Out Of The Justice System
Seattle Peace and Safety utilizes mentorship, restorative programs, and educational support to prevent Black youth from entering the justice system and help them build stable futures.