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Girmay Zahilay was sworn in as the seventh King County Executive, becoming the youngest, first millennial, immigrant, refugee, and non-Seattle resident to hold the position, and outlining his "Four B's" framework for his administration.

The Seattle Medium and Bennett Media Group's annual food drive returned with overwhelming success, collecting thousands of food items to help families facing food insecurity during the holidays.

A groundbreaking ceremony for New Hope Family Housing, a 92-unit affordable housing development, will take place on November 30th in Seattle's Central District, with the project expected to be completed in spring 2027.

University of Washington President Robert J. Jones has appointed Hasoni Pratts, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in finance, public policy, and higher education, as his new Chief of Staff to help protect UW's federal research funding and advance the University's commitment to access and equity.

Simply Soulful, a Black-owned soul food restaurant in Seattle, was burglarized just hours before launching its community feeding program, but despite the damage, the owners opened for business and moved forward with the program to help those facing food insecurity.

The Texas 18th Congressional District has faced an 18-month vacancy in representation following the deaths of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and Rep. Sylvester Turner. This void has been exacerbated by a contentious redistricting battle, leading to significant confusion and voter fatigue.

The Bessemer City Council has approved the rezoning of a wooded area for the development of a $14.5 billion hyperscale data center, despite public opposition and dissent from two council members. Concerns have been raised regarding the project's substantial water consumption, potential environmental impact, and the developer's lack of transparency.

A recent study indicates that a single adult in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area must earn $135,265 annually to maintain a comfortable lifestyle, positioning Seattle as the sixth most expensive metropolitan region in the United States.

Viola Ford Fletcher, who held the distinction of being the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, passed away at 111. Her testimony before Congress in 2021 was pivotal in highlighting the atrocity and advocating for justice for its victims.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader, has been discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital following treatment for progressive supranuclear palsy. The Rainbow PUSH Organization confirmed that Jackson, who is 84, is currently in stable condition.