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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.

The Trump administration is set to launch another overtly political campaign ad funded by taxpayer dollars, attacking the “fake news media” and “the sick political class that hates our country.”

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.

Eight US Navy personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a period that included when the ships undertook combat operations against Iran and the carrier set a modern record for its time at sea, according to a letter from the service’s acting secretary, which was obtained by CNN.

President Donald Trump and his allies inside and outside his administration are aiming to blanket polling places with an expanding network of party and federal election monitors this November, intensifying scrutiny of the nuts and bolts of voting as Trump hunts for what he claims, without evidence, is widespread cheating and fraud in US elections.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed an emergency request for a hearing Thursday morning after reporters were refused access to the White House despite a court order.