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The St. Luke’s Apartments, an affordable housing project adjacent to the church, has officially opened with 84 units in an eight-story building. Initially aiming for 42 apartments, the project exceeded expectations and now provides two- and three-bedroom units for families, some with up to five c...

Sound Transit is nearing the completion of the 1 Line extension to Federal Way, set to open on Dec. 6, 2025. The project began with a virtual groundbreaking in July 2020 and has faced challenges, including a landslide that necessitated the construction of Structure C, a long-span bridge. The exte...

A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research examines the challenges health care providers face in implementing domestic violence (DV) screening protocols mandated by New York State Public Health Law Section 2805-z. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth...

A study conducted in Thailand reveals that nearly half of primary school children report experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are linked to long-term health risks. The research, involving 399 students aged 6 to 12, found that 48.7% of participants experienced at least one ACE,...

Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses a significant public health challenge, particularly affecting Black women, who represent 14% of the U.S. population yet account for 31% of IPV-related homicides. A study focused on African American women’s experiences with IPV and their interactions with heal...

On Oct. 4, King County Metro celebrated the dedication of two new bus shelters adorned with photo murals that honor the Latino community. The event took place at El Centro de la Raza and featured Oaxacan music, dancers from Grupo Cultural Oaxaqueño, and traditional food like tamales and atole. Th...

DESC’s annual benefit concert, Gimme Shelter, will be held on October 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Georgetown Ballroom in Seattle. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for efforts to end homelessness in the region, featuring local live music and community engagement. The evening will begin ...

The upcoming November ballot in Seattle includes Proposition 1, which seeks to renew the Family, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy for seven years. This $1.3 billion investment aims to support early learning initiatives, including the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), which benefits mo...

Last week, a coalition of organizations urged the Seattle City Council to allocate $10 million for tenant-based rental assistance in the 2026 city budget. This funding aims to support low-income tenants living in nonprofit housing financed by the Office of Housing (OH), assisting those struggling...

A webinar titled “Preventing Substance Use and Exploitation in Adolescence” is scheduled for Dec. 3 from 3 to 4 p.m. ET, hosted by Futures Without Violence and the School-Based Health Alliance. This session aims to equip health center providers and administrators with strategies to combat substan...

The boards of directors for Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, Oregon, and MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Washington, have approved an affiliation aimed at enhancing community-based healthcare across the Pacific Northwest. This affiliation, expected to be finalized by mid-2026, will allo...

Multi-Service Center (MSC) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Program, facilitated by the Gesa Community Foundation. The funding will be used to upgrade technology and replace furniture in community common areas, particularly benefiting the William J. Woo...

Justice, professionalism, service. The Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS), in collaboration with the Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) and the King County Bar Association (KCBA), has announced the relaunch of the Rainier Valley Legal Clinic. This pro bono clinic is an essential...

Fatherhood programs are increasingly seen as effective in preventing violence against women and children (VAWC). However, there is a lack of synthesis across programs to identify the key components that facilitate this change. A study analyzed two evidence-based programs, Bandebereho and REAL (Re...

A study in the Netherlands examined interprofessional collaboration among healthcare, social care, and public sector professionals addressing problematic drinking. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 22 professionals to gather insights on their experiences and perceptions. Findi...

DESC has introduced a new injectable-only buprenorphine starting protocol for treating opioid use disorder, focusing on a low-threshold outpatient setting for individuals using fentanyl. A study involving 95 patients with moderate to severe opioid use disorder demonstrated that this protocol yiel...

United Way of King County advocates for Seattle voters to support Proposition 1 in the upcoming election, which seeks to renew the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise (FEPP) Levy. This initiative has historically aided children and youth across the city by providing essential services. I...