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Report Card: Did our Energy Heroes Program Make the Grade?
Our Energy Heroes program reached 4,950 students in 180 classrooms across Seattle during the 2025-2026 school year! Since 2008, Energy Heroes has … [Read more...] about Report Card: Did our Energy Heroes Program Make the Grade?
Construction on the Burke-Gilman Trail near Sand Point neighborhood begins September 8
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) will be repairing areas of the Burke-Gilman Trail between NE 65th St and NE 77th St in … [Read more...] about Construction on the Burke-Gilman Trail near Sand Point neighborhood begins September 8
Mayor Wilson Announces Strengthened Public Safety Communication Practices
SEATTLE — Mayor Katie Wilson today announced strengthened public safety communication practices for both the Mayor’s Office and the … [Read more...] about Mayor Wilson Announces Strengthened Public Safety Communication Practices
Beacon Performance Management: How Seattle IT Built a Custom Performance Management Tool Amidst Constraints
In January 2025, the City of Seattle decentralized employee performance management. Seattle IT saw an opportunity to build an in-house solution that … [Read more...] about Beacon Performance Management: How Seattle IT Built a Custom Performance Management Tool Amidst Constraints
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
Mayor Wilson Announces Free Drop-In Recreation Programs During Potential SPS Teacher Strike
Seattle (September 1) – In the event of a strike and delayed start to the school year, the City of Seattle will offer free recreation … [Read more...] about Mayor Wilson Announces Free Drop-In Recreation Programs During Potential SPS Teacher Strike
Detectives Investigate Shooting in West Seattle
Detectives are investigating a shooting that left an adult male seriously injured in Delridge neighborhood. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., dispatch … [Read more...] about Detectives Investigate Shooting in West Seattle
Applicants Can Now Pause Permit Reviews on Master Use Permits
In response to state and City permitting timeline legislation, applicants may now temporarily suspend permit reviews on Master Use Permits. Pausing … [Read more...] about Applicants Can Now Pause Permit Reviews on Master Use Permits
Time to Apply for a Grading Season Extension
The rainy season is approaching, so now is the time to consider whether your project will involve grading between November 1 and March 31. If your … [Read more...] about Time to Apply for a Grading Season Extension
Mark Your Calendars for the Seattle Home Fair
Have a project you’re stuck on? Need some guidance on renting? Want to know what’s going on in your community? Ask an expert for free at the Seattle … [Read more...] about Mark Your Calendars for the Seattle Home Fair
Seattle Public Utilities Launches Updated Sanitary and Side Sewer Review
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has implemented a new process to review on-site sanitary sewer design and off-site points of connection for drainage … [Read more...] about Seattle Public Utilities Launches Updated Sanitary and Side Sewer Review