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City of Seattle Announces Over $50M of Recovery Investments in Second Wave of Seattle Rescue Plan
The City of Seattle will invest in rental assistance, support for seniors, transit operations, relief for McCaw Hall and the Madison Bus...
Aug 7, 2021
Aug 7, 2021
August is Child Support Awareness Month
OLYMPIA — As Washington state’s summer hits its stride, some thoughts can’t help but wander toward a new school year. We are still living...
Aug 7, 2021
Welcome Back Weeks Attended By At Least 15,000 People
, Spur Economic Activity and Support for Workers Downtown Welcome Back Weeks Catalyzed Tens of Thousands of Dollars in Spending at...
Aug 7, 2021
Childhood vaccinations required for back-to-school:
Childhood vaccinations required for back-to-school: Free August vaccine events in Federal Way, Kent, Renton, and Tukwila Summary On or...
Aug 7, 2021
City of Seattle Announces Partnerships to Open New Shelter Spaces
City will fund 89 spaces in partnership with King County using the JustCARE program Africatown Community Land Trust to provide culturally...
Aug 7, 2021
Jul 30, 2021
Port Adopts New Authority to Expand Workers Covered by City of SeaTac Minimum WageFollows State Leg
SEATTLE – Employers are now required to begin paying airline catering workers the minimum wage from the City ‘s SeaTac’s Proposition 1...
Jul 30, 2021
Former County Councilmember Gossett, Rep. Taylor and Broad Support Kim-Khanh Van for KC District 9
Former County Councilmember Gossett, Rep. Taylor and Broad Support Kim-Khanh Van for King County Council District 9 As a longtime County...
Jul 30, 2021
New laws take effect in Washington State aimed at bridging the digital divide
Legislation will enable public entities, including PUDs, to help bridge the digital divide in Washington State Olympia – Two new laws...
Jul 23, 2021
New Specialized Triage Response to Provide Alternative to Sworn Police Response
Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Proposal to Create a New Specialized Triage Response to Provide New specialized triage response will reduce...
Jul 23, 2021
Following surge in murder rate, gun violence, Dunn seeks to reestablish gang unit
As the region experiences a dramatic surge in homicides and firearm violence, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on Wednesday...
Jul 21, 2021
DSHS Division of Child Support receives $1M federal grant to develop parenting program for teens, yo
Contact: Norah West, DSHS Media Relations, 360–489–5587 OLYMPIA — Over the course of the next three years, the Department of Social and...
Jul 21, 2021
Inslee statement on federal decision to maintain U.S.-Canada border closure
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement regarding the federal government's recent announcement of continued U.S.-Canada...
Jul 21, 2021
Expanded Child Tax Credit Puts Money in Pockets of Northwest Washington’s Working Families
Larsen: Expanded Child Tax Credit Puts Money in Pockets of Northwest Washington’s Working Families Benefits 42,600 Households, 85.8% of...
Jul 15, 2021
Council approves requirement for electric vehicle charging in new development
When new development happens in unincorporated King County, much of it will now need to include charging stations for electric vehicles,...
Jul 15, 2021
RANKED-CHOICE VOTING ORDINANCE POSTPONED IN KING COUNTY COUNCIL
Statement from FairVote Washington Ranked-choice voting (RCV) is worth getting right. That’s why we support Councilmember Girmay...
Jul 15, 2021
New Efforts to Support Small Businesses Across the Downtown Core
As Welcome Back Weeks Begin, Mayor Durkan and Partners Announce New Efforts to Support Small Businesses Across the Downtown Core City to...
Jul 15, 2021
Disparity Study, New WMBE Advisory Committee to Ensure Equity in Contracting and Purchasing
City Launches Disparity Study, New WMBE Advisory Committee to Ensure Equity in Contracting and Purchasing Seattle (July 12, 2021) – The...
Jul 15, 2021
Have a voice in the Regional Housing Strategy
SEATTLE – The Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking public comment on the draft Regional Housing Strategy. The public comment period...
Jul 15, 2021
Ballots are on the way for the Aug. 3 Primary Election
OLYMPIA — Registered voters across Washington will soon receive ballots for the upcoming Primary Election, Tuesday, Aug. 3. The Primary...
Jul 15, 2021
City of Tacoma Awarded $2 Million Federal MBDA Business Center Program Grant
TACOMA, Wash. -- In a meeting with Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary...
Jul 15, 2021
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