To ensure the realization of the regional transit vision, the Sound Transit Board adopted an updated system plan, according to a recent press release from Sound Transit.

The Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD) is actively turning the promise of social housing into a reality in the city, following the SSHD Board's unanimous approval to purchase the Elara at the Market apartment complex.

The production company Big World Breaks (BWB) is set to mark a major milestone with its 20th Anniversary Celebration and Inaugural Fundraiser for the BWB Drumline on the evening of Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Proving the belief that food can nourish both people and purpose, That Brown Girl Cooks! (TBGC!)—the visionary hospitality group founded by Chef Kristi Brown—has been honored as a 2026 Corporate Citizenship Award recipient and named a Diversity Champion by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Zimbabwean American artist Draze has released his new single and visual, “No,” an artistic statement serving as an anthem for freedom and unity.

The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) is presenting a special traveling exhibition honoring the enduring life and legacy of the legendary R&B vocalist, Luther Vandross, Artistry and Elegance.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has identified several key findings and general strategies for the Washington State Rail Plan following analysis and community engagement.

The American Federation of Arts (AFA) has officially announced a national tour for Willie Birch: Stories to Tell, a major exhibition spanning six decades of the legendary artist’s career. 

Hinton Publishing recently announced the release of The Power of the River, a memoir by Ed Taylor, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at the University of Washington.

The City of Seattle has officially declared May as Creative and Creator Economy Month, marking a significant recognition of the creative industries as essential contributors to economic vitality, workforce development, and cultural identity across the state. 

Seattle JazzED, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering young people with music education, has just announced the new Femme Jazz Collab Workshop focused on empowering female-identifying musicians and more.

On Monday, March 16, Mayor Katie Wilson and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) Director Dr. Dwane Chappelle announced that the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) is set to expand its capacity to serve up to 2,600 children in the 2026-2027 school year, marking the program's tenth year of implementation. 

Emmy Award-Winning Seattle native and Federal Way resident Anita M. Cal is making significant waves in national cinema as the co-writer and co-producer of the acclaimed boxing drama, “Undercard.” 

Seattle JazzED has announced Courtney D. Clark as its new Program Director, with her tenure beginning earlier this month. Clark is an accomplished arts executive, strategist, and artist-educator known for her dedication to accessible and equitable arts education.

Get ready for an incredible weekend of baseball as the second annual HBCU Seattle Series returns, bringing together Seattle University and Jackson State for a powerful three-game matchup from March 6–8. This year's series culminates in a special finale at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. PT.

Converge Media joins the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and newsrooms across the nation in expressing our profound outrage at today’s federal arrest of three-time Emmy-winning independent journalist Georgia Fort and veteran journalist Don Lemon. These arrests, directed by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, represent a chilling escalation in the criminalization of newsgathering—particularly for Black journalists who provide essential, front-line reporting for marginalized communities.

The United States Basketball League (USBL) is making a triumphant return for its 2026 season, marking its 40th anniversary and kicking off games in March, 2026. Anchoring the revival on the West Coast are the Seattle Super Hawks, one of eight dynamic teams ready to compete. For aspiring players, the road to the 2026 USBL season starts this weekend at the Pacific Northwest Combine this Saturday, January 31st.

The annual tax season can be daunting, but The Seattle Public Library (SPL) is stepping up to make the process easier. Starting this week, the Library is offering free, in-person tax preparation services across 11 of its locations, thanks to crucial collaborations with the United Way of King County (UWKC) and AARP.

In her first major policy action since taking office, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed two executive orders today at El Centro de la Raza in Beacon Hill. The orders target two of the city’s most persistent challenges: unsheltered homelessness and public transit reliability.

At a time when Black-owned businesses are grappling with unprecedented economic hurdles, capital constraints, and a silent epidemic of burnout, the Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium is returning for its seventh year with a decisive new agenda. The message is clear: success without sustainability is not success at all.