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Lahai Health is looking for a Development Associate to join their team. This position focuses on increasing revenue by connecting with individual donors, building relationships with corporate sponsors, and assisting with grant writing. The ideal candidate should be organized, proactive, and enthu...

In October 2025, Neighborcare celebrated the opening of its renovated school-based health center at Mercer Middle School in Seattle, marking a significant milestone after two years of operating from temporary portables during the school’s reconstruction. The Public Health School-Based Partnership...

The Housing Washington 2025 Conference, held Sept. 29-30 in Bellevue, Washington, gathered housing advocates, developers, policymakers, and service providers to discuss the future of affordable housing. The event featured keynote speakers Brian Goldstone and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, who addressed...

Vital food assistance programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) face significant threats due to proposed budget cuts and legislative changes. These programs are essential for millions of low-income families, providing crucial support in ...

In the podcast “The Appetite 141: Healing Your Inner Eater,” Julie Church interviews Jessica Setnick, the creator of the “Healing Your Inner Eater” workshop and workbook. Setnick emphasizes how early experiences with food shape current eating behaviors and encourages listeners to explore their “i...

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Paula Matta Marroquin, a Mapuche and refugee, reflects on her identity and journey from Chile. She emphasizes the deep roots her Indigenous heritage provides, highlighting the loss and resilience experienced in her journey. Marroquin articulates a profound conne...

Rainier Valley Food Bank, founded in 1991 and rebranded in 2008, serves more than 16,700 individuals annually by providing food support and vital resources. The organization recently opened a new $17 million resource hub, part of the Room for All Campaign, aimed at creating a community food hub t...

Bill Block, a housing justice advocate, passed away in August 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was a community leader dedicated to transforming systems to ensure dignity for all, particularly focusing on breaking the cycle of homelessness and creating more accessible housing options. His ...

The Husky Health Center and ASUW are offering a free testing event for all University of Washington Seattle campus students. The event aims to raise awareness about chlamydia and gonorrhea, which often go undetected, with over 70% of cases showing no symptoms. Students are encouraged to get teste...

Olivia Ferrel has been appointed the new executive director of Hospitality House. Known for her care and compassion, Olivia is committed to building meaningful relationships that foster trust and comfort. Her dedication to the organization’s mission and values, along with her organized and team-f...

The Auburn Parks Department oversees nearly 1,000 acres of parkland and more than 20 miles of trails, providing various recreational opportunities for residents. The Auburn Farmers Market operates seasonally from June to September at Les Gove Park. The Auburn Community and Event Center offers a c...

Eating a brain-friendly diet is essential for reducing the risk of dementia. Recommended foods include nuts, berries, leafy greens, fish, healthy fats, and whole grains, while limiting butter, fried foods, red meat, and sweets. The Mediterranean and MIND diets are noted for their brain health ben...

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is conducting the 2025 SBHC billing survey to gather information on billing and funding practices for school-based health centers (SBHCs) in Washington. This survey, a follow-up to a 2023 initiative, aims to identify current funding structures, bill...

The Federal Way Link Extension is nearing completion, with final testing involving simulated service scheduled every eight to 15 minutes from Angle Lake to the Federal Way Downtown Station, including stops at Kent-Des Moines and Star Lake. This testing ensures all systems function properly before...

The Boeing Employees Choir, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community service, will host a benefit concert for Westside Neighbors Shelter on Nov. 8. The event will take place at St. John the Baptist Church in West Seattle, located at 3050 California Ave. SW. Attendees of the choir’s previou...

The Washington State Department of Health has secured additional funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to maintain WIC benefits through mid-to-late November. This funding supports the reduced 11-member administrative team for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program. The contin...

Zheng Zhou recently marked his two-year anniversary with the Human Services Department’s Youth and Family Empowerment (YFE) division, where he serves as an administrative specialist. In his role, he supports the Planning Development, Food and Nutrition, and Grants and Contracts teams, collaborati...