News Briefs
Published 10:30 am Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Mosqueda launches re-election campaign
King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda launched her re-election campaign on Jan. 8 at a kickoff event at the White Center CDA Hub, in Seattle.
Mosqueda, who represents District 8 on the King County Council, is seeking a second term and says she will continue to focus on affordable housing, behavioral and public health, environmental justice and worker protections.
Her campaign comes with early endorsements from nearly a dozen labor unions and more than 200 elected and community leaders, including Gov. Bob Ferguson, Attorney General Nick Brown and U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The launch event included appearances by labor and community leaders from across the district.
New tools for septic system users
Public Health – Seattle & King County has released new resources to help residents maintain aging septic systems, more than 85,000 of which are in use countywide. The latest Septic Matters newsletter includes maintenance tips, information on obtaining system records and details on a rebate program that offers up to $500 for eligible repairs. Residents can subscribe to receive seasonal updates. To learn more, visit tinyurl.com/59zrbn2c.
WSF to host online community meetings
Washington State Ferries will hold two online community meetings on Wednesday, Jan. 21, offering riders a chance to hear updates and ask questions. Each session — at noon and 6 p.m. — will include a brief presentation reviewing 2025 operations and outlining priorities for 2026, including new vessel construction, terminal charging upgrades, workforce development and budget issues. They will also provide an update on their service contingency plan. Most of the meeting time will be reserved for public Q&A.
Registration is required at tinyurl.com/mr28he7y. Recordings will be available on WSF’s community participation webpage at tinyurl.com/2v6pkaa8 the following day.
Academic honors
Kalamazoo College, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has reported that two island students, Enrique Delzer and Carrie Kozlowski, have earned Dean’s List honors in Fall 2025. Dean’s List recognition is earned with a grade point average of 3.5 or better.
Kalamazoo College, founded in 1833, is a nationally recognized residential liberal arts and sciences college that provides an individualized education that integrates rigorous academics with life-changing experiential learning opportunities. For more information, visit www.kzoo.edu.
