Marla Beaver

SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson accepted a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Chief Barnes was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell in late 2024 and has made substantial contributions to public safety in Seattle."It has been an honor to serve the Seattle Police Department and this city," said Chief Barnes. "The men and women of this department show up every single day with professionalism and dedication, and what they did in the aftermath of the Bite of Seattle t

Seattle, WA — Umoja Fest, the Northwest's premier celebration of Black culture, community, and heritage, proudly features Musiq Soulchild as the headliner for Umoja Fest 2026, taking place August 1–2 at Judkins Park in Seattle's historic Central District.A Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and pioneer of the neo-soul movement, Musiq Soulchild has spent more than two decades creating timeless hits including "Love," "Just Friends (Sunny)," "Halfcrazy," "Teachme," and "So Beautiful." Renowned fo

Melody Grace Engberg, 16, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026, and was peacefully welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Born on December 4, 2009, to Hannah Walker Engberg, and Shane Engberg, Melody was a joyful baby full of life. At four months old, a tragic injury left her with severe, permanent disabilities. Though doctors did not expect her to survive, Melody defied the odds, living 16 years through God's grace and her mother's unwavering love and care. In celebration of her lif

With August here, now is the time to get out and soak in the warmth and beauty of summer in Seattle. If you're looking to explore local art, get your hands a little dirty, meet new neighbors, hone your creativity, or show off your dance moves, check out some upcoming events across the city that offer plentiful opportunities to build community and make memories. Upcoming Community Events • July 31 - Aug 2

Big Day of Play is a celebration of Seattle's diversity and it encourages neighbors, communities and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together. It's the day to play your way!This year Big Day of Play will happen in person at Rainier Playfields by the Rainier Community Center and online through YouTube, Facebook and this website. Choose how you’d like to participate and check back for schedules and the event map as we get closer to the event.2026 EVENT INFO TRANSLATIONS:አማር

Seattle, WA — August 4, 2026 — Seattle Neighborhood Group, in partnership with the Seattle Police Department, the Rainier Beach: A Beautiful Safe Place for Youth (ABSPY) Core Team, and local community organizations, will host a National Night Out event at Safeway Rainier Beach aimed at strengthening community relationships and advancing public safety.The event will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Safeway Rainier Beach, located at 9262 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA

What do fathers and sons lose when the most important words are never spoken?After selling out its Tacoma premiere and earning a standing ovation, Said by the Father and Son comes to Seattle for one night only. Father-and-son duo Leon Walker and Rob Young Walker transform the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute into their family living room, where poetry, hip hop, jazz, soul, gospel, storytelling, African art, and cinematic visuals become one unforgettable conversation between generations.

Barry Matthew Barnes was born on April 12, 1950, and passed away after a lengthy illness on July 1, 2026A lifelong Seattle resident, Barry graduated from Garfield High School, attended the University of Washington and Seattle Central Community College. He retired from Boeing after working in the Aerospace industry for several decades. Barry had an entrepreneurial spirit, which started at an early age as he traveled around the city to sell candy. That spirit continued in various endeavors through

Peewee was born in Seattle, Washington on September 11, 1962, and transitioned on July 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. Peewee was the second of eight siblings. He had nine children (four boys and five girls), loved dancing, playing basketball and making people laugh; which came naturally. Peewee was preceded in death by his grandparents, his mother (Fannie Lee Lofton) and two siblings (Tina and Larnel Lofton). He leaves to mourn nine children, a handful of grandchildren, great grandchildren

Seattle, WA-Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) invites the community to an update on the Westcrest Park restroom on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm. This is an opportunity to meet the design team and to learn about the replacement for the south restroom and restoration of the old play area location. SPR is replacing the south restroom with a prefabricated facility that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The SPR team will present the preferred location and de