Seattle, WA – Get ready to experience the vibrant heart of Black culture as Umoja Fest, the Northwest's premier celebration, returns to Judkins Park on August 2nd and 3rd, 2025! This year's festival promises an unforgettable weekend headlined by none other than R&B icon Johnny Gill, with special performances by the "Line Dance King" Cupid and Grammy-winning hip-hop legend Mr. Cheeks of The Lost Boyz.

New data released by the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office confirms a sustained multi-quarter decrease in gun violence, with the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025) marking the lowest levels of firearm homicides and injuries for this period in the past five years. This positive trend follows a downward trajectory that began in 2024 and continued through the first quarter of 2025.

Seattle, WA – In a move that's sending ripples through the sports world, Super Bowl XLVIII Champion and All-Pro Linebacker Bobby Wagner has officially joined the Seattle Storm's ownership group. This significant announcement, made on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, sees Wagner become the first active NFL player to hold equity in a WNBA team, further cementing his deep roots in the Emerald City.

Seattle's Central District is about to come alive with the sounds of jazz, blues, Latin, and soul! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6th, from 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM, as the 12th Annual Jackson St Jazz Walk kicks off its yearly celebration of the area's rich African American music legacy.

Get ready, South King County! For the third consecutive year, Baseball Beyond Borders (BBB) is thrilled to host the Nike RBI West Regional Tournament, a Major League Baseball event that puts our community on the map. From July 25-27, over 300 talented student-athletes from across the West Coast will converge here, competing for a coveted spot in the Nike RBI World Series in Florida.

SEATTLE, WA – A significant milestone in Seattle's waterfront revitalization is on the horizon as Pier 58 is slated to officially open to the public on Friday, July 25th. This highly anticipated reopening will contribute nearly 50,000 square feet of new park space to the ambitious 20-acre Waterfront Park project.

The application window is officially open for interested candidates residing in District 5 (North Seattle) to apply for the vacant City Council position. This is a crucial opportunity for community members to step up and serve their district.

SEATTLE, WA (May 1, 2025) — ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company announced today the cast and creative team of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Annie Lareau and playing at ACT June 7 through June 22. Twelfth Night represents the debut of Seattle Shakespeare Company at ACT and their first joint production ahead of their official merging on July 1 of 2025.

Mark your calendars, Seattle! The incisive and hilarious W. Kamau Bell is heading our way, bringing his acclaimed "Who's With Me?" tour to the historic Neptune Theatre on Friday, June 27, 2025. Get ready for an evening of thought-provoking comedy that tackles the pressing social and political issues of our time with Bell's signature wit and insight.

The anticipation is building for Masego's upcoming performance at Remlinger Farms on July 19, 2025. The Jamaican-American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, known for his unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and jazz, is set to bring his "trap house jazz" to the Seattle area.

Washington State is experiencing rapid growth, and with that growth comes an increased need for efficient and sustainable transportation. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is taking proactive steps to address these needs by updating the State Rail Plan. As part of this update, WSDOT is seeking public feedback to ensure the future of rail in the state reflects the needs and desires of its residents.

Commissioned by ACT Theatre and first seen as a staged reading at ACT’s inaugural New Works Northwest Festival in 2023, Golden is set after the Great Recession of 2008. Morris Golden, fighting to save his laundromat, finds an unexpected source of hope in a broken change machine with mysterious powers.

Seattle Opera is set to close its 2024/25 season with a bang, bringing back Giacomo Puccini's thrilling melodrama, Tosca. This classic production, returning to McCaw Hall for the first time since 2015, promises to be a visual and auditory feast, featuring an international cast and stunning vintage painted sets.

Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is set to host a powerful and moving exhibition, "Mandela: The Official Exhibition," opening on Saturday, May 24, 2025. This immersive experience will explore the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the global icon of justice, resilience, and reconciliation.

Get ready for an exciting weekend of innovation and creativity! The Seattle AI Film Festival (SAIFF) is just around the corner, and it's an event you won't want to miss. Happening on March 29th and 30th at the M5 Creative Hub in downtown Seattle (401 Mercer St.), SAIFF is your chance to explore the cutting-edge world where artificial intelligence meets filmmaking.

Seattle's vibrant theater scene is buzzing with excitement as Taproot Theatre Company gears up to launch its 2025 Mainstage season with a powerful and timeless classic. Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" will not only kick off the season but will also mark the grand reopening of the newly-renovated Jewell Mainstage Theatre.

Baseball Beyond Borders is set to launch its first annual HBCU Seattle Series, a weekend-long event that blends collegiate baseball action with a celebration of HBCU culture and community engagement. The series, scheduled for March 14th to 16th at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue, Washington, will feature three games between Coppin State University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) from Baltimore, Maryland, and Seattle University.

A King County infant has been confirmed to have measles, and health officials are warning the public of possible exposures at multiple locations. The infant may have contracted the disease while traveling abroad.

Converge is excited to partner with Wa Na Wari to present GuideStar, a new artwork by Mendi + Keith Obadike, coming to Seattle's Space Needle on Friday, March 14th at 7:30 pm.

The Seattle Public Library is once again offering free in-person tax preparation services at 12 library locations through mid-April. This valuable service, offered in partnership with United Way of King County (UWKC) and AARP, aims to assist individuals and families with their 2024 tax returns.