Coach Chris Vala Found His Calling In Youth Football

At Marjorie, Donna Moodie Keeps A Legacy Of Food, Family And Hospitality Alive

Donna Moodie’s Seattle restaurant Marjorie honors her mother’s legacy of Jamaican hospitality and scratch-made cooking. Now in the Central District after moves through Belltown and Capitol Hill, Marjorie blends Caribbean flavors, community events and mentorship of Black culinary talent, embodying the Pack the House campaign’s mission to support Black-owned restaurants.

Youth And Law Forum Seeks To Empower Families, Build Trust Between Police And Community

The 36th annual Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum returns Nov. 14 in Tukwila, uniting youth, families, and law enforcement for workshops on rights, peer pressure, and justice system navigation. Retired officers John Hayes and Fae Brooks emphasize building trust through relaxed interactions, helping bridge gaps between police and community members. The free event requires advance registration.

Keenen Allen Ladd Named 2026 Washingtonian Of The Year

Keenen Allen Ladd, a Denny International Middle School student-family advocate and Kingmakers facilitator, has been named a 2026 Washingtonian of the Year for mentoring Black male students and strengthening Seattle families. Through Kingmakers, fatherhood initiatives, and community leadership, Ladd emphasizes representation, authenticity and building lasting relationships that empower young people to envision brighter futures.

Strickland, Local Food Bank Leaders Warn of Growing Hunger Amid Federal SNAP Cuts

Rep. Marilyn Strickland and South Sound food bank leaders warn that federal SNAP cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are deepening hunger among working families, seniors and children. With participation down statewide and food bank usage up 9%, leaders say community organizations cannot replace the federal nutrition safety net.

Africatown Youth Pop-Up Invites Residents To Help Shape Central District's Future

Africatown Community Land Trust hosts a Youth Pop-Up Thursday, Oct. 29 at Pratt Park, featuring youth performances, free food from Wally's Soul Food and children's coat giveaways alongside community visioning for the proposed Yesler Black Cultural Corridor. The event invites Central District residents of all ages to help shape neighborhood development, cultural preservation and the future of the 1601 Yesler site.