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Remembering the Charleston Nine: a day of reflection and remembrance. Honoring their legacy and learn how the community commemorates this moment.

CHARLESTON 9 Day or Remembrance

Know someone who goes above and beyond for their neighbors? Nominate them for the Good Neighbor Award! Celebrate kindness, strengthen community ties, and help shine a light on everyday heroes. Read more and submit a nomination today:

Celebrate kindness: Submit a nomination for a Good Neighbor Award! by SEA_Neighborhoods on May 26, 2026Award Nomination Form ||On May 2, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) kicked off a yearlong celebration to mark our 35th Anniversary. The recognition began on Neighbor Day, a citywide tradition that was initiated by a community member to celebrate the “goodnes...

Join us at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley for two nights of outstanding student jazz!

June 9 — Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensembles: Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Featuring Jazz Ensembles 1 & 2, Alumni Band, and Brier Terrace Middle School Jazz Band.

June 10 — Ballard High School Jazz Showcase with special guest trombonist Dr. Javier Nero.

Celebrate the next generation of jazz talent in a celebrated music venue. Get details and reserve tickets: Jazzalley.com

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Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensembles, June 9, 2026 & Ballard High School Jazz Showcase featuring special guest trombonist Dr. Javier Nero, June 10, 2026 Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes the Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensembles. Doors open at 6pm. Showtime at 7pm. Enjoy an evening of jazz with our future, current, and past Mountlake Terrace High School jazz musicians. The performance will feature Mountlake Terrace Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2, Alumn...

🎨 Big congrats to Seattle student Kameirah — the National Winner of the 2025–26 Doodle for Google contest! Her winning artwork was revealed live on the TODAY Show and will be featured on the Google homepage today. Read the full story and see her design:

Congratulations to Seattle Student who WINS National “Doodle for Google” Contest ~Revealed on TODAY SHOW (Her artwork will also be featured on the Google homepage today (June 4), until 9:59 PM PDT.) Kameirah has now been named the National Winner of the 2025-26 Doodle for Google contest after being selected from tens of thousands of student submissions nationwide.Kameirah’s win was revealed this morning live on the TODAY Show in New York, where she talked about her art and plans for the futur...

Remembering Addie Dunlap — a life of family, memories, and quiet strength. Read the obituary and share your condolences with the family: https://wix.to/mkdLKWM

In Loving Memory of Addie Dunlap Addie DunlapJul 16, 1940 Apr6, 2026Addie Rose Dunlap of Seattle diedApril 6 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was the fourth child born to Frances and Paul Dunlap in Gary, IndianaShe was preceded in death by herparents and brothers, Lawrence and Emory Dunlap. She issurvived by her sisters, Pauline Dea...

In Loving Memory of Moszell Pennington — a life rooted in faith, family, and community. Read the tribute to learn about her journey from Eagletown to the lives she touched and the legacy she leaves behind. https://wix.to/VYEkTF5

In Loving Memory of Moszell Pennington Moszell Hankins Pennington was born July 10, 1934, in Eagletown, Oklahoma to David and Asa Lee Hankins. As a youth, she attended Dunbar School in Broken Bow, Oklahoma and was a member of St John Baptist Church, accepting Jesus as her Lord and Savior at age thirteen. At age 16 she married Clarence Pe...

Remembering Alvin D. Beaver (1990–2026). A devoted young man of faith, Alvin’s humor, kindness and hardworking spirit touched everyone who knew him. Read his memorial and service details to celebrate his life and legacy.

In Loving Memory of Alvin D. Beaver Alvin D. Beaver, 35, was born on June 21, 1990, and departed this life on May 3, 2026. Alvin was a devoted man of faith whose humor, kindness, and hardworking spirit touched all who knew him. He cherished his family and was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Known for his infectious l...

Remembering Mellana B. Grant (Aug 16, 1982 – Apr 28, 2026). Join family and friends for a Celebration of Service .Read the full service details:

In Loving Memory of Mellana B. Grant Mellana B. Grant Sunrise: August 16, 1982 - Sunset April 28, 2026 Celebration of Service June 06, 2026, at 11:00 AM Holy Temple Evangelistic Center, 12600 Renton Ave. So, Renton, WA 98178Repast ~ Immediately After Service at Holly Park Community Church 4308 So Othello, Seattle, WA 98118

We mourn the passing of Michael Ray Bible, Sr. (Jan 12, 1956 — May 18, 2026). Our thoughts are with h. Read the tribute and share condolences:

In Loving Memory of Michael Ray Bible, Sr. MICHAEL RAY BIBLE, SR.January 12, 1956 — May 18, 2026SUMMERVILLE, SCThe Bible and Evans families announce the passing of Mr. Michael Ray Bible, Sr., 70, of Summerville, who entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026.Michael leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving wife, Lynda; hi...

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Elaine Calloway (Oct 20, 1956 – May 23, 2026). A viewing will be held Friday, June 5, 2026 at Bonney Watson (16445 International Blvd, SeaTac) from 1–4 PM. The service is Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church (126 15th Ave, Seattle). Parking available at 1530 E Fir St. Read more and share memories:

In Loving Memory of Elaine Calloway Elaine Calloway Elaine was born on October 20, 1956, in Seattle, Washington, and departed on May 23, 2026.Viewing will be held at Bonney Watson, 16445 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA 98188, on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.Service will be held at Goodwill Missionary Baptist Churc...