Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement after receiving a response from … [Read more...] about Mayor responds to Public Safety Chair Kettle’s transparency request on Police Chief’s forced resignation
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Councilmember Rivera responds to Mayor Wilson’s characterizations of Rivera’s work on gun violence reduction
Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) issued the following statement in response to Mayor Katie Wilson’s remarks on … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera responds to Mayor Wilson’s characterizations of Rivera’s work on gun violence reduction
Connect with Benevolent Spirits in “Buwaya Baby” Exhibition
Crocodiles as both fierce and caring Seattle, WA – Pre-colonial beliefs in the Philippines regarded the crocodile, or buwaya, as sacred, feared, and … [Read more...] about Connect with Benevolent Spirits in “Buwaya Baby” Exhibition
Public Safety Chair Kettle on Mayor’s search for a new Seattle Police Chief
Councilmember Robert Kettle (District 7) released the following statement after Mayor Wilson announced launching a search for Seattle’s … [Read more...] about Public Safety Chair Kettle on Mayor’s search for a new Seattle Police Chief
Seattle Announces $550,000 in New Investments for 2SLGBTQIA Communities
Whether you were born here or have newly arrived, every single person has a rightful place in this city. We are investing in the needs of our … [Read more...] about Seattle Announces $550,000 in New Investments for 2SLGBTQIA Communities
Community Resource Day 2026: Growing Partnerships and Meeting Evolving Community Needs
Nearly 100 community members from across Seattle and King County visited Seattle Municipal Court (SMC)’s Community Resource Day on Aug. 21 at the … [Read more...] about Community Resource Day 2026: Growing Partnerships and Meeting Evolving Community Needs
City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity Index Honored with Special Achievement in GIS Award
SEATTLE, WA — The City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity (RSE) Index has received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award from Esri. The … [Read more...] about City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity Index Honored with Special Achievement in GIS Award
Department of Neighborhoods’ Allynn Ruth Honored for 50 Years of Service with the City of Seattle
On August 18, community members and City officials, past and present, filled the Seattle City Council Chambers to celebrate the official proclamation … [Read more...] about Department of Neighborhoods’ Allynn Ruth Honored for 50 Years of Service with the City of Seattle
Call Open for 2027 ARTS at King Street Station Exhibitions
Artists, curators, and community groups should apply Seattle, WA – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) is now accepting applications for … [Read more...] about Call Open for 2027 ARTS at King Street Station Exhibitions
Chair Saka proposes ‘SAFER Streets Act’ to turn Seattle’s Vision Zero commitments into durable law and accelerate traffic safety improvements
Today Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), chair of the Transportation, Waterfront and Seattle Center Committee, proposed the groundwork for … [Read more...] about Chair Saka proposes ‘SAFER Streets Act’ to turn Seattle’s Vision Zero commitments into durable law and accelerate traffic safety improvements
Councilmember Rivera brings Council resolution to implement new gun violence intervention strategy
National Network for Safe Communities is nationally recognized for results in reducing gun violence Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) … [Read more...] about Councilmember Rivera brings Council resolution to implement new gun violence intervention strategy
From the Archives: Rebuilding, Refining, and Reinventing — How Seattle’s Community and Therapeutic Courts Continue to Evolve
This post is part five of the “From the Archives” blog series, a 12-part series exploring how the Seattle Municipal Court’s (SMC) work, people and … [Read more...] about From the Archives: Rebuilding, Refining, and Reinventing — How Seattle’s Community and Therapeutic Courts Continue to Evolve