This weekend’s Ballard Food Festival – a 51-year-old Seattle tradition – expected to draw 75,000 over two and a half days this year, and the … [Read more...] about SPD Joins the Festivities at Ballard Food Festival
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Seattle Animal Shelter Names Ashley Harrington as New Executive Director
The City of Seattle has selected Ashley Harrington to serve as the new Executive Director of the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) following a … [Read more...] about Seattle Animal Shelter Names Ashley Harrington as New Executive Director
You’ve got options: How to get around Seattle during a busy summer of events & construction
Revamped FlipYourTrip.org website helps you plan smarter, explore new options, and claim up to $25 in transit fare for qualified travelers (while … [Read more...] about You’ve got options: How to get around Seattle during a busy summer of events & construction
District 5 Vacancy: City Council releases qualified applicant list
Today the Seattle City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, posted the qualified applicant list of 22 candidates for the District 5 vacancy, pursuant … [Read more...] about District 5 Vacancy: City Council releases qualified applicant list
Northwest Native Canoe Center Carving House Construction Begins
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) and our partner United Indians of All Tribes(UIATF) are happy to announce we have awarded the construction contract … [Read more...] about Northwest Native Canoe Center Carving House Construction Begins
How City Light Prepares for Summer Energy Needs
The Seattle region has been getting hotter and drier each summer, making it harder to meet energy needs. At City Light, we plan ahead to make sure … [Read more...] about How City Light Prepares for Summer Energy Needs
SPD Officers Visit Summer Camp for “Community Helpers” Week
On July 7, Seattle Police Officer German Barreto and Detective Brian Pritchard visited a local school summer camp as part of “Community Helpers” week, … [Read more...] about SPD Officers Visit Summer Camp for “Community Helpers” Week
First Thursday at King Street Station: Vinyl, Verse, and Visuals
Hundreds of people filled ARTS at King Street Station pre-holiday weekend, July 3, for First Thursday Artwalk—a vibrant evening of storytelling, … [Read more...] about First Thursday at King Street Station: Vinyl, Verse, and Visuals
Seattle Police Chief Barnes Takes Helm: A Bold Commitment to Community Partnership and Real Change
On July 9, 2025, Seattle started a new chapter for public safety when Chief Shon F. Barnes was sworn in as the city’s 38th police chief before a crowd … [Read more...] about Seattle Police Chief Barnes Takes Helm: A Bold Commitment to Community Partnership and Real Change
Same location, new pier! Pier 58 opening July 25
This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront and … [Read more...] about Same location, new pier! Pier 58 opening July 25
Alki Ave SW parking updates – what we heard & what’s next
Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read At-a-glance: In response to Seattle City Council’s 2025 Budget Proviso SDOT-005-A (page 159), directing us … [Read more...] about Alki Ave SW parking updates – what we heard & what’s next
Announcing the 2025 Fresh Perspectives Cohort!
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, in collaboration with Seattle Public Utilities, is thrilled to announce the return of Fresh Perspectives, a … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2025 Fresh Perspectives Cohort!