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With The Puget Sound At Its Back, Boon Boona Celebrates A New Chapter on Seattle’s Waterfront
Boon Boona Coffee celebrated the grand opening of its new café on Seattle's waterfront, bringing together friends, family, community members, city leaders and Seattle sports figures to reflect the heart of Boon Boona's journey.
Second Phase Of Odessa Brown Clinic Brings Integrated Health Services To Central Area
Odessa Brown Children's Clinic has completed the second phase of its expanded Central District campus, offering full-spectrum primary care, immunizations, behavioral and mental health services, and trauma recovery programs in partnership with local organizations.
Black and Elected, Still Marginalized: Black Women Lawmakers Speak Out On Power, Race, and Representation
Black women serving in the Washington State Legislature face persistent barriers shaped by both race and gender, despite working in a state often considered progressive, and must navigate systems that remain structurally exclusionary.
Reykdal Outlines Vision For Education, Housing Relief If ‘Millionaire’s Tax’ Passes
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has unveiled a proposal for a "millionaire's tax," aimed at generating revenue to address key affordability issues in Washington. The plan includes funding for two years of free tuition at public universities, universal school meals, enhanced K-12 education funding, and the removal of state property taxes on the first $300,000 of home value.
As Pressure Mounted To Release Epstein Files, FBI Employees Compiled Allegations Against Other Men
The FBI has assembled a 21-slide presentation detailing the federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, his death, and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. This presentation includes a list of 'prominent names' linked to Epstein, such as President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, all of whom have denied any wrongdoing.
A Timeline Of U.S. Strikes On Boats That Have Killed 121
The US military has conducted strikes resulting in the deaths of 121 individuals and the destruction of 39 boats in international waters, as part of an initiative purportedly aimed at reducing drug trafficking into the United States. The Trump administration asserts it can carry out these lethal operations without judicial oversight.
Federal Judge Blocks California’s Law Enforcement Mask Ban
A federal judge in California has issued a temporary injunction against the state's enforcement of a mask ban on most law enforcement officers during operations, determining that the policy unlawfully discriminates against federal agents.
Huge Crowds Expected For Seahawks Victory Parade, Officials Encourage Fans To Plan Accordingly
Seattle is set to honor the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory with a grand parade on February 11th, anticipating a turnout of 750,000 to one million fans. Extensive transit planning has been implemented to manage the large crowd effectively.
Trump Shares Racist Video Depicting Obamas As Apes, Sparking Outrage
President Donald Trump has come under fire for posting a racially offensive video on his social media platform, depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which also promotes unfounded claims about the 2020 election, has been widely condemned for perpetuating harmful racial stereotypes.
Justice Department Under Scrutiny For Revealing Victim Info And Concealing Possible Enablers In Epstein Files
The U.S. Justice Department has come under fire for its handling of the release of more than 3 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, as survivors criticize the agency for improperly redacting identifying information, including the names of victims and alleged co-conspirators.