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A workshop on supporting family caregivers will be held on March 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PDT, offering four continuing education units. Led by Kris Fredrickson, MSW, LICSW, the session will focus on providing proper assessment and care for caregivers, who often go unrecognized despi...

Queen Anne Helpline, founded in 1982, serves Seattle by providing financial assistance for rent and utilities, as well as access to clothing, food, and hygiene items. The organization promotes community support by pooling resources without restricting access based on need. Recently, they adopted ...

The 2026 Legislative Session began on January 12, kicking off a 60-day short session during the second year of the biennium. During this session, the legislature will adjust last year’s budget, continue unfinished legislation, and introduce new policies. BrightSpark is collaborating with Child Ca...

The Best Starts for Kids (BSK) Child & Adolescent Immunizations Strategy is offering funding for youth and young adult-led projects aimed at promoting vaccine awareness and confidence. Between March 1 and Dec. 31, 2026, 3 to 8 awardees will receive up to $9,999 each, with a total funding pool...

The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions against several health care providers. In Benton County, Travis Lee Burris had his home care aide application denied due to a conviction for third-degree theft. Clallam County’s Garrett Matthew Leffers, a certified medical a...

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seattle is set to open 84 affordable family apartments in the Ballard neighborhood. This new eight-story development, built on land owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, aims to address the area’s housing affordability challenges. The apartments include studio,...

The City of Tukwila is accepting applications for its Scholarship Program, established in 2014 to support residents pursuing undergraduate education at community colleges, trade schools, and universities. Applicants must be Tukwila residents, equivalent to high school seniors, and must demonstrat...

Shalimar Gonzales, CEO of Solid Ground, provided an update on the challenges facing the national safety net as federal government changes threaten vital programs for millions of Americans. Despite these looming threats, many harmful changes have been delayed due to federal judges freezing them in...

The 2026 Point-in-Time Count (PIT Count) started on January 26 and will run until February 6. This biennial survey of unsheltered individuals in King County aims to gather essential data on homelessness, including demographics and causes. The PIT Count is the largest assessment of unsheltered hom...

Canopy Apartments and the White Center HUB celebrated their grand opening on January 24, 2026, marking a decade-long effort led by Community Roots, the White Center Community Development Association (WCCDA), and Southwest Youth & Family Services. The ceremony featured cultural performances an...

Meals on Wheels in Renton offers a volunteer opportunity for those looking to help homebound seniors. Volunteers deliver meals on Wednesday mornings, starting at 10 a.m., and typically complete their routes within one to two hours. The program aims to combat hunger and support the health and inde...

The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) has endorsed the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. This endorsement is supported by over one million health care providers, demonstrating a strong consensus on the safety and benefits of the reco...

The Bellevue City Council will review a draft of its 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy on Feb. 3. This seven-year plan aims to improve housing access for all residents, regardless of income or background. Deputy Mayor Dave Hamilton emphasized the strategy’s importance in achieving the city’s ...

One in three adults in the U.S. has prediabetes, increasing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Despite this, nearly 85% of those affected are unaware of their condition. Prediabetes indicates that blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet high enoug...

Colon cancer screening is crucial for saving lives, and individuals should start getting screened at age 45. Dr. Brandon Teng, a gastroenterologist at Valley Medical Center, explains the updated screening guidelines and the importance of colonoscopies in detecting and preventing colon cancer. Pat...

LIHI’s Lakefront Community House in Bitterlake is a year-round shelter for singles and couples, funded by the City of Seattle during winter months to add 30 additional beds from November to March. During severe weather events, when temperatures drop to 30°F or below, the shelter can expand to pro...

Vy Nofua, operations manager at Northwest Furniture, provides feedback on a First Creek student’s cardboard prototype. At TAF, social-emotional learning (SEL) is viewed as essential for preparing students for success. SEL encourages students to become intentional citizens who collaborate to addre...

Dr. Mark Harniss, the new interim director of the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD), expressed gratitude for the support he has received as he steps into leadership. With nearly 24 years at IHDD, he is eager to learn more about the institute’s research, training, and community ...

Kathleen Fitpatrick, a veteran with multiple sclerosis (MS), shares her journey back to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system after years of managing her condition through private insurance. Initially uneasy in a VA medical center in 1988, she stepped away from military life ...

Veterans Affairs (VA) is addressing chronic pain among Veterans with RelieVRx, a virtual reality (VR) therapy program that can be used at home. FDA-authorized, RelieVRx is designed for patients experiencing pain for over three months. The 8-week program utilizes a VR headset to deliver cognitive ...