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Tukwila Community Center to Reopen to the Public Thursday, May 29
The Tukwila Community Center is set to reopen following a temporary closure caused by flooding from a burst pipe. However, some areas of the center, including the lobby, teen room, meeting rooms, dance studio, and fitness center, will remain closed until further notice. In the meantime, select re...
Meet Asher: A Life Lifted By Angels
Asher, born prematurely at 25 weeks and weighing only 1 pound, 14 ounces, has faced numerous health challenges, spending 164 days in the neonatal intensive care unit. Throughout his life, he has undergone multiple medical procedures, including a tracheotomy, a feeding device placement, and heart ...
IDA Success Story
Sayed and his family of seven resettled in the U.S. in 2019 after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. They chose Washington for its good schools, despite California’s more abundant resources for newcomers. Before settling, they traveled across the U.S. to explore various states. Now, Sayed’s child...
Pride Sunday 2025
Join First Church for Pride Sunday worship at 10 a.m. on June 29, featuring a special address by Gabrielle Claiborne from Transformation Journeys Worldwide, discussing “For Such a Time as This: Speaking Truth to Power Through Heart Allyship.” This event celebrates and affirms LGBTQIA+ individuals...
Where Do I Start? Free Session Offers Resources for How to Take Charge of Your Health through Small Lifestyle Changes
Only 3% of Americans adhere to the four key habits for a healthy lifestyle: physical activity, diet, avoiding tobacco, and maintaining a healthy body weight. Recognizing that many people struggle with health due to busy lives and complex challenges, Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine team has launched H...
Curiosity in nonprofit retail with Ed Ewing
In a recent episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Ed Ewing, executive director of Bike Works, a nonprofit in Seattle dedicated to empowering youth and fostering community through bicycles. With more than three decades of leadership experience, Ewing emphasizes his commitment to ...
Council Roundup: Wilburton code update and rezone reviewed
The Bellevue City Council continued discussions on the Wilburton Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) land use code amendment, aimed at establishing new mixed-use districts in the 300-acre area, reflecting community goals from the 2024 Wilburton Comprehensive Plan. The council focused on stakeholde...
Mick’s Blog
At the age of 14, a survivor experienced sexual assault by her boyfriend but did not recognize it as such until years later. Despite being educated and politically aware, she grappled with cognitive dissonance, believing that not saying “no” equated to consent. Her abuser continued to harass her,...
Serving all survivors
KCSARC reaffirms its commitment to serving all survivors of sexual assault, particularly those from marginalized communities, following a decision by a national organization to limit resource referrals. Acknowledging that these communities face higher risks of sexual assault and often struggle to...
Tacoma Community Celebrates Patsy Surh Place Grand Opening
On May 21, the Tacoma Lincoln District community celebrated the grand opening of Patsy Surh Place, an affordable housing community for seniors aged 55 and over. This six-story building, located at 3740 South G St., aims to provide a culturally inclusive environment for Asian Pacific Islander elde...
King County Community Action Agencies call for action
King County’s Community Action Agencies, including Byrd Barr Place, El Centro de la Raza, Hopelink, Multi-Service Center, Neighborhood House, and Solid Ground, are urging action to protect essential programs for vulnerable residents amid proposed federal budget cuts. As Congress negotiates the fi...
How Affordable Housing Helped Kim Donovan Reclaim Her Independence
Kim Donovan has lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) for more than 30 years, facing daily challenges compounded by caring for her father with Alzheimer’s and supporting a family member with addiction. Seeking stability, she moved into Bellwether’s Graham Terry building in Seattle, initially filled ...
FREE Food Giveaways
Praisealujah offers essential services such as food, housing, and recovery programs for those in need. Their initiatives include a monthly “Church Beyond the 4 Walls” free drivethru food giveaway held on the first Sunday of every month at Les Schwab Tire Center in Burien, Washington, from 11 a.m....
FREE Food Giveaways
Praisealujah offers essential services, including food, housing, and recovery programs for those in need. They host a free drivethru food giveaway on the first Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Les Schwab Tire Center in Burien, Washington. This initiative, titled “Church Beyond the ...
King County Community Action Agencies Call for Action as Federal Cuts Loom
King County’s Community Action Agencies, including Byrd Barr Place, El Centro de la Raza, Hopelink, Multi-Service Center, Neighborhood House, and Solid Ground, are urging action to protect essential services as proposed federal budget cuts threaten their operations. These cuts, part of ongoing co...
Happy Hauler helps families make-a-home
Mary’s Place Make-a-Home program provides essential furnishings to families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing, helping more than 25 families each month. Many families, despite securing housing, find themselves without basic necessities, often sleeping on bare floors. The progra...
Fresh Bucks Now Accepted at Skyway Farmers Market — A New Option for South Seattle Shoppers
Good news for Fresh Bucks customers in South Seattle: The Skyway Farmers Market is now accepting Fresh Bucks, providing a new option for shopping. Located in the Skyway community, this market supports BIPOC farmers and grassroots food justice initiatives. Established in response to food access ch...
Summer Camps
Carnation City is bringing back its summer sports camps in partnership with Skyhawks Sports Academy, to be held at Valley Memorial Park. The camps are open to children ages 4 to 12. A $25 discount on registration fees is available for those who sign up by June 1, using the code 25SUMMER. Only one...
A Veteran’s Path to Stability
Brian, a veteran who experienced homelessness for two years, found stability after moving into MSC’s Burien Veterans House. He faced numerous challenges, including significant debt and mental health issues, which made rebuilding his life seem impossible. Upon arriving at MSC, Brian needed more th...
Council Roundup: Update on middle housing and Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion
The Bellevue City Council held a meeting on May 18, 2025, discussing proposed land use code amendments aimed at supporting middle housing development in compliance with recent state legislation. Washington’s House Bills 1110 and 1337 mandate that cities increase housing types and density in resid...