The City of Seattle today announced $1.5 million in truck purchasing incentives to Zeem Solutions (Zeem), a business leader in designing, building, … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Announces $1.5 million in Funding to Help Bring New Electric Drayage Trucks to Seattle
Environment & Sustainability
Mayor Harrell Signs Executive Order to Preserve More Trees on Private Property, Protecting Critical Urban Tree Canopy
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new Executive Order to increase tree preservation on private property, building on efforts over the last … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Signs Executive Order to Preserve More Trees on Private Property, Protecting Critical Urban Tree Canopy
Mayor Harrell Proposes Legislation Banning Anti-Competitive Covenants that Block New Grocery Stores and Pharmacies
Legislation aims to address food insecurity and reduce barriers to acquiring needed medications Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Proposes Legislation Banning Anti-Competitive Covenants that Block New Grocery Stores and Pharmacies
City of Seattle Stands in Strong Opposition to EPA’s Proposed Move to Abandon Landmark Climate Regulations
SEATTLE – This week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell submitted a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly opposing their … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Stands in Strong Opposition to EPA’s Proposed Move to Abandon Landmark Climate Regulations
Mayor Harrell’s 2026 Proposed Budget for OSE
Seattle, WA- Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments and bold … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell’s 2026 Proposed Budget for OSE
New Report Reviews Seattle’s 2013 Climate Action Plan Progress and Assesses Successes, Challenges, and Next Steps
OSE is excited to share the new 2013 Climate Action Plan Progress Report (Progress Report), one of the first major deliverables to develop the … [Read more...] about New Report Reviews Seattle’s 2013 Climate Action Plan Progress and Assesses Successes, Challenges, and Next Steps
Back-to-School Updates from Our Healthy Food in Schools Initiative: Bringing more fresh, local, and culturally relevant food to Seattle Schools
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
How local youth are shaping the new One Seattle Climate Action Plan
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
City of Seattle makes a splash with energy-saving upgrades to indoor and outdoor public pools
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
2025 Highlights: City of Seattle’s community climate resilience partnerships and investments
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
Celebrating Top Graduates of Emerald City Collaborative’s Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship After Federal Funding Unexpectedly Paused
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
New University of Washington research shows Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program improves food security and access to healthy foods
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