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Over 350 Golden Corral restaurants participated in the 2025 Military Appreciation Night, where members of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization honored veterans while raising funds for their local departments and chapters. Paul Hermann, a Louisiana DAV member and Air Force veteran, ha...

Preventing Veteran suicide requires collective action from families, friends, and communities. The VA offers various resources to support Veterans in crisis. Recognizing signs of distress is crucial; knowing what behaviors indicate a need for help can make a significant difference. Engaging in me...

King County Regional Homelessness Authority is activating Tier 3 Protocols starting at 5 p.m. on January 22, due to forecasted overnight temperatures below 30°F. This severe weather response will last through January 24, with a potential extension based on weather conditions. Under Tier 3, KCRHA ...

Seattle Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to help design the future of the Miller Playfield Play Area. An event is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Miller Community Center. Attendees can meet the project team, share their ideas, and discuss the ...

Multi-Service Center (MSC) enters 2026 with renewed hope and a commitment to serve communities through essential services. The past year highlighted the strength of community support, as MSC faced significant funding challenges but also received an outpouring of aid from supporters, foundations, ...

Meghna’s story illustrates the hidden violence faced by many immigrant women, rooted in societal norms that dictate their behavior. Raised to be agreeable and self-sacrificing, Meghna entered an arranged marriage that quickly turned abusive. For thirteen years, her relationship lacked intimacy, e...

When the federal government cut SNAP benefits last month, Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) responded by donating hundreds of bags of groceries to community partners, including the Lake City Library. Librarian Nancy Garrett expressed deep gratitude for the donations, noting that they greatly enha...

Mary Flowers recently retired from the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) after 31 years of dedicated service. In her final role, she focused on advancing community safety while contributing to various initiatives, including youth empowerment and homelessness reduction. Throughout her tenure...

Safe Crossings Foundation will host its 12th Annual Northwest Conference on Childhood Grief on February 25, 2026, at the Seattle Children’s Sand Point Learning Center. This one-day event is designed for clinicians, therapists, counselors, educators, social workers, childcare and after-school prov...

Veteran Lyndsey Beaver, 41, from Maryland, credits the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) for her recovery from serious mental health challenges stemming from her military service. After medically retiring from the Navy, Beaver struggled with substance use and suicidal thoughts but found sup...

Tasha Murphy, a senior research scientist at the University of Washington, emphasizes the link between emotional distress and physical pain in children. Her research highlights that emotions like anxiety and fear can cause significant discomfort. Murphy is motivated to serve on ELAP’s Board of Di...

A new commentary by Dr. Gary Stobbe published in the journal Autism Research highlights the challenges faced by nonspeaking autistic individuals, who represent a significant portion of the autistic community. Many of these individuals lack access to effective communication tools, limiting their o...

Tina Telles, a client of Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), has lived at The Morrison Hotel since 2019, receiving essential support for her mental and physical health. The Seattle Times featured her story, highlighting her struggles with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and a physical disa...

Snoqualmie Valley Health has received $1 million in federal funding to support its $147 million expansion of the HUB ambulatory clinic. This funding aims to enhance access to primary care, outpatient surgery, and specialty services for the growing Snoqualmie Valley community. CEO Renée Jensen sta...

Veterans and their family members will see changes in how they receive IRS Form 1095-B, which indicates health coverage for the year. Due to updates in the Affordable Care Act, the IRS no longer requires this form for federal tax filing, leading the VA to stop mailing it automatically. While the ...

Beginning this month, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will publicly disclose the amounts it pays to VA-accredited attorneys and claim agents who assist Veterans with disability claims. While the practice of paying attorneys from the money owed to Veterans upon claim approval is establishe...

Sarah, a retiree, is taking on new challenges, like learning to ski with her grandkids. Having struggled with her parents’ aging journey, she sought proactive planning for her own future through Aging Wisdom. This consultation focuses on creating a personalized roadmap to address health, financia...

Tara, a single mother, faced severe challenges after the birth of her youngest child and the tragic loss of her brother, who had assisted with childcare. Unable to afford housing on her minimum-wage job, she and her children ended up homeless, sleeping in her car. Seeking help, Tara filled out a ...

The Rev. Canon Britt Olson delivered a sermon at St. Luke’s Annual Meeting, marking his tenth year in this tradition. He focused on the theme “Called to be Saints,” referencing the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, emphasizing that all followers of Jesus are considered saints, regardless ...

Nick, a 73-year-old volunteer, has returned to the Senior Meals program after completing his chemotherapy treatment. A dedicated volunteer since 2017, Nick has lived in Seattle for most of his life, holding various jobs before retiring. He joined the program to stay active and help the community,...