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Foster Introduces Legislation To Protect Homeowners From Predatory Real Estate Solicitation

Seattle Councilmember Dionne Foster has introduced legislation to protect homeowners from predatory real estate solicitation by creating a "Do Not Solicit List" that allows homeowners to opt out of unwanted communications.

AKA Community Cash Mob Boosts Black Woman-Owned Business During Black Dollar Days

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s Delta Upsilon Omega Chapter and its Dynamic Urban Opportunities Foundation (DUOF) organized a Community Cash Mob to support Black woman-owned business KeenEye & Co. during Black Dollar Days, encouraging community members to make intentional purchases and promoting economic empowerment.

Supreme Court Upholds Washington’s Vote-by-Mail System In 5-4 Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Washington's vote-by-mail system, allowing states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day if they are postmarked on or before Election Day.

Seattle’s ‘Buying With Purpose’ Initiative Invests $1.3 Million In Local Farms And BIPOC Food Producers

Seattle's 'Buying With Purpose' initiative is investing $1.3 million in annual food purchases from local farms and BIPOC-owned food producers to strengthen the regional food system and expand opportunities for historically underrepresented growers.

Seattle Announces $8 Million for Homelessness Prevention Services

The City of Seattle will invest $8 million in homelessness prevention services in 2027 to provide rental assistance, eviction prevention, legal services, case management and a centralized application process to help residents avoid eviction and remain housed.

Plymouth Housing headlines 2026 Preservation Awards

Historic Seattle also honored Seattle Public Schools, Smith Tower owner GT Capital and Greg Smith of Urban Visions.

Klein retires from PCS

Mural debuts in Pioneer Square

The piece by Seattle artist Cristina Martinez is on the the American Life building at 1016 Occidental Ave. S. and is now the largest mural in the neighborhood.

$2.4B RFQ for Calif. high-speed rail

California's high-speed rail project is preparing for a major expansion, with the upcoming release of a request for qualifications for a civil works design-build contract for the Merced to Madera extension.

102 Bellevue Way units could be yours to build

In a former bank building at 10350 N.E. 10th St., carpets are still being sold at Bellevue Rugs.

$27M in upgrades for Bremerton bridge slated to go out for bid next summer

After years of planning, pedestrian and cyclist improvements for a 1959-era Bremerton bridge appear to be rolling forward.

Bellingham co-housing project takes shape — and they're taking downpayments

Up in Bellingham, a co-housing project dubbed 4th Corner Commons will have its first design review on July 7.