August 2026

You are invited to a virtual dialogue with Seattle Police on August 10 to address shifting public safety priorities

Community members and Seattle Police Department (SPD) personnel will gather virtually on Monday, August 10, 2026, for a high-level dialogue centered on the city’s evolving safety needs. The session, scheduled from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom, provides a platform for residents to discuss the results of the newly released 2025 Seattle Public Safety Survey and share current concerns directly with law enforcement.

Join the Conversation

While the August 10 meeting will specifically focus on the Southwest Precinct, all individuals who live or work in Seattle are encouraged to attend. These sessions differ from "Before the Badge" dialogues by including a much broader spectrum of SPD personnel, ranging from recruits and officers to command staff, crime prevention coordinators, and administrative professionals.

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Air quality alert issued for Seattle for Tuesday and Wednesday
Wildfire smoke will come into the area; Unhealthy for sensitive groups

An air quality alert has been issued for the Seattle area. Smoke and high temperatures may affect sensitive individuals over the next few days. Please limit outdoor activities. For additional safety information, click the link: seattle.gov/wildfire-smoke-safety

The air quality is rated at 137 - Unhealthy for sensitive groups on Tuesday.

Wildfire smoke is from regional fires. The Spokane area fires are the primary source, but some is coming from fires in British Columbia, with weather conditions pushing the smoke westward.

You can check the air quality index on the government site AirNow here

and see the map for the fires in the state here.

 

 

 

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Free Wine & Wills event at The Center for Active Living Aug. 19

Information from the Center for Active Living

In honor of National Make-A-Will Month in August, join us at The Center for Active Living for this free event featuring a panel of estate planning experts. They’ll demystify the process and answer your questions in a relaxed, welcoming setting.


Enjoy a glass of wine, nibble on appetizers and meet other community members.

Our panelists are:
- Stephanie Bruno, Partner/Senior Wealth Advisor, Mission Wealth
- Jenny Ling, Estate Planning Attorney, Law Offices of Jenny Ling
- Ann Manley, Estate Planning Attorney, The Manley Law Firm
- Kam Sahota-Middleton, Wealth Advisor, Snider Financial Group

Wine & Wills: Estate Planning Made Easy

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Taste and Best brings South Indian comfort , and massive portions — to the Junction’s breakfast scene

By Liz Steen

The Junction has a Classic Breakfast with South Indian options that we didn’t know we needed. I’ll get to the food at Taste and Best, and the cocktail pitchers arriving next week as the liquor license is approved.

(Spoiler, premier noshing in a comfy spot). Just please indulge me in a little digression on what makes a good breakfast to me. First must have: I’m cheap. My ideal portion size has me waddling away from the table with a plastic bag of leftovers for at least one lunch the next day - even better if there’s enough for some late night snacking.

I make my friends go with me to dim sum so I can pack the remains of sixteen super-cheap side orders into takeout bags, and I’ll take their bags if they’re too embarrassed. I have zero shame in the leftover game.

Taste and Best delivered here.

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Jayapal condemns "ICE Kidnapping" in West Seattle, alleges physical abuse of constituent

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has joined the growing outcry over the arrest and rapid transfer of Eduardo Aguirre Esparza, a long-time West Seattle resident, explicitly labeling the incident an "ICE kidnapping" in a formal demand for answers.

On Thursday, ICE needlessly detained Eduardo Aguirre Esparza, a local Seattle small business owner with no criminal history. This is a man who is married to an American citizen and with deep ties to our local community who was working hard to pursue a legal pathway to lawful… pic.twitter.com/uWgkMYcaDX

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