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WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE BOOK ANNOUNCES 2020 WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD FINALISTS
The Washington Center for the Book has selected 39 finalists in eight categories for the 2020 Washington State Book Awards (WSBA) for...
Aug 25, 2020
Mayor Durkan Vetoes the City Council’s 2020 Rebalanced Budget Proposal
Which Eliminates the Navigation Team, Cuts the Police Leaders’ Salaries, and Reduces the Police Force by 100 Officers With No Alternative...
Aug 25, 2020
Mayor Durkan Announces Free Citywide Testing at Chief Sealth High School in West Seattle
In the Last Two Months, the City of Seattle has Administered More Than 128,000 Tests City of Seattle Sites Currently Providing More Than...
Aug 20, 2020
King County and City of Seattle distributing free face coverings in Rainier Beach on Aug. 20
King County residents can obtain free face coverings to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in Rainier Beach in Seattle on Thursday at an...
Aug 19, 2020
“Chief Carmen Best Day” Requested in King County by Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer is asking County Executive Dow Constantine to declare a day in early September “Chief...
Aug 13, 2020
ARTIST CALL FOR PIER 62 ACTIVATION
FRIENDS OF WATERFRONT SEATTLE AND THE CITY OF SEATTLE’S OFFICE OF THE WATERFRONT & CIVIC PROJECTS ANNOUNCES ARTIST CALL FOR PIER 62...
Aug 13, 2020
Seattle Police Department, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan thanked the Chief for her tremendous contributions
Seattle Police Department, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan thanked the Chief for her tremendous contributions to our community through her nearly...
Aug 12, 2020
Mayor Durkan Statement on New Economic Forecast in Seattle, Highlighting Continued Decline in 2020
Mayor Durkan Statement on New Economic Forecast in Seattle, Which Highlights Continued Decline in 2020 and 2021 for City Revenues Revenue...
Aug 12, 2020
Public Servant of 28 Years Carmen Best steps down as Seattle Police Chief
“After more than 28 years, I am so thankful for the time I spent at SPD. You are my family. You will always be in my heart. We have had...
Aug 12, 2020
City to conduct a limited test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system on July 25
SEATTLE – On July 25 at 12 p.m., the City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management will send a test message through the Wireless...
Jul 24, 2020
Port Underwrites Help for Small Business Through Partnership with Highline College
The Port of Seattle continued to help COVID-19 recovery efforts in South King County with the approval today of a three year, $160,000...
Jul 20, 2020
Ballots are on the way for Washington’s Aug. 4 Primary
OLYMPIA — Registered voters throughout Washington will soon receive ballots for the upcoming Primary Election. The Primary Election’s...
Jul 20, 2020
Black Women's Lives Matter - Breaking the cover on systemic race and gender violence by police
Murdered by police (from top, left to right): Rekia Boyd, Aiyana Stanley-Jones, Michelle Cusseaux, Kayla Moore, Miriam Carey, Shelly...
Jul 20, 2020
Alliance for Education Secures $1.86 Mill for SPS’ Department of African American Male Achievement
Alliance for Education Secures $1.86 Million from Seattle’s Philanthropic Community for SPS’ Department of African American Male...
Jul 20, 2020
Mayor and Chief Will Engage Community on Proposed Reorganization and Civilianization, Initial Cuts
As Part of Review of 2021 Budget, Mayor Durkan and Police Chief Best Announce Initial Actions to Transform the Seattle Police Department...
Jul 13, 2020
City of Seattle Provides $2.1 Million to Rainier Beach Action Coalition to Purchase Land for Food In
This investment is the latest step in a broader City effort to invest in BIPOC Communities Seattle (July 10, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A....
Jul 10, 2020
The 5th Avenue Theatre Awards ROADTRIP- Celebrating High School Musicals Across Washington State
Streaming July 17 &18, 2020 on Facebook Proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo (Thursday, July 9, 2020 — SEATTLE, WA) The 5th is thrilled to...
Jul 9, 2020
2020 Bite of Seattle canceled for first time in 38 years!
2020 Bite of Seattle canceled for first time in 38 years! Since 1982 when short shorts and big hair ruled at the first Bite of Seattle...
Jul 9, 2020
ANEW - An Effort To Bring More Women And People of Color Into Construction
As it still stands today, we envision a thriving community where there is equal access to family wage and career pathways resulting in a...
Jul 9, 2020
The 2020 Washington State Fair is Canceled
PUYALLUP, WA – July 8, 2020 – After thoughtful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our 2020 Washington State...
Jul 8, 2020
Governor Jay Inslee Appoints New CWU Student Trustee
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Nathaniel McMillion to serve as the student trustee on Central Washington...
Jul 7, 2020
ACCT Commits to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Association of Community College Trustees pledges action, engagement, and dialogue to help forge a society faithful to our creed and...
Jul 7, 2020
Mayor Durkan Announces Six-Year Seattle Transportation Benefit
Mayor Durkan Announces Six-Year Seattle Transportation Benefit District Proposal to Aid in Equitable COVID-19 Recovery Seattle...
Jul 7, 2020
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