Environment & Sustainability

To help kick off the school year and Washington’s Eat Local Month in September, we’re sharing some exciting highlights from our Healthy Food in … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Updates from Our Healthy Food in Schools Initiative: Bringing more fresh, local, and culturally relevant food to Seattle Schools

Youth have grown up in a world regularly disrupted by climate change. School closures from extreme heat and flooded neighborhoods cause instability, … [Read more...] about How local youth are shaping the new One Seattle Climate Action Plan

Perfect for the summer, and a fun indoor activity in the winter: we’re upgrading Seattle’s pools! Our team at OSE is collaborating with Seattle Parks … [Read more...] about City of Seattle makes a splash with energy-saving upgrades to indoor and outdoor public pools

In between summer fun, 2025 has brought record-high temperatures and hazy, smoky skies from nearby wildfires. At the City of Seattle, we’re working to … [Read more...] about 2025 Highlights: City of Seattle’s community climate resilience partnerships and investments

Nine top graduates of the Electrical Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship by Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) celebrated their direct entry offers to union … [Read more...] about Celebrating Top Graduates of Emerald City Collaborative’s Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship After Federal Funding Unexpectedly Paused 

A new study from the University of Washington (UW) shows that the City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program significantly improves food security and … [Read more...] about New University of Washington research shows Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program improves food security and access to healthy foods

The Seattle Public Library’s University Branch, a landmarked building and beloved Carnegie library that has served the community for more than a … [Read more...] about Seattle Secures $2 Million Grant to Revitalize Historic University Branch Library 

National Farmers Market Week is just around the corner! From August 3 through 9, we’re joining communities across the country to highlight the … [Read more...] about Spend your Fresh Bucks at any of 18 neighborhood markets this National Farmers Market Week! 

The Pacific Northwest has been buzzing with climate activity all month long! Our office and City of Seattle Deputy Mayor Jessyn Farrell attended … [Read more...] about Highlights from a busy month of climate action events across the Pacific Northwest, showing King County, Seattle’s national climate leadership  

We’re partnering with Seattle’s Finance & Administrative Services (FAS) to make fire stations across the city more climate resilient by … [Read more...] about Seattle Makes Climate Upgrades to Five Fire Stations and Counting to Improve Resilience and Safety for Firefighters and Community