King County’s first-ever Summit on Crime Survivors ignited calls upon public officials to commit to keeping survivors of violent crime at the center of policy decisions. Held in June at the Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture, the summit brought together survivors, families of victims, victim advocates, and public officials to discuss the gap of support service for survivors navigating the justice system. 

Claudia Balducci, a prominent candidate for King County Executive, had an insightful conversation with Trae Holiday on "The Day with Trae” last week. Balducci, whose career spans decades of public service, shared her extensive background and outlined her comprehensive platform focused on improving the lives of King County residents.

In a determining moment for the future of the Emerald City, Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson squared off in a spirited debate in the Black Media Matters studio last night. Moderated by host and executive producer of Converge Media’s Community Voices, Angela Poe Russell and FOX 13 Seattle’s David Rose, the debate sparked crucial dialogue and opposing strategies on public safety, affordability and housing, public transportation and accessibility, and Seattle’s Black community.

This highly anticipated event will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 7 PM to 8 PM, broadcasting live from Converge Media’s Black Media Matters Studio. The debate will be accessible to a broad audience, airing on FOX13 Seattle and simultaneously across all Converge Media streaming platforms.

SEATTLE - The first round of results from last night's primary election in Seattle has set the stage for a competitive general election in November, with several incumbent politicians facing strong challenges from the left.