Seattle City Wire

Police investigated a shooting late Saturday morning after several witnesses heard shots fired near the intersection of Northeast 125th Street and Lake City Way Northeast.

Good Samaritan alerts residents of house on fire in the Greenwood neighborhood

Just before 5 p.m., a Good Samaritan was on his way home from work via Aurora Ave. N. when he saw a column of black smoke coming from a residence at the 900 block of N. 87th St.

City to conduct a limited test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system on June 5 as part of Preparation for All Star Game

On June 5 at 1 p.m., the City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management will send two test messages through the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system.

Friday Evening Collision Kills Driver

Police are investigating a collision that killed the driver in the Judkins Park neighborhood Friday.

Mayor Harrell and Office of Planning and Community Development Unveil Competition Winners Advancing Innovative Office Space Conversion Ideas Focused on Sustainable Downtown Activation

Bold proposals will inform future legislative and regulatory efforts to advance conversion projects, optimize urban assets, and meet unique neighborhood needs.

Mayor Harrell and Coalition of Health Leaders Launch New Youth Mental Health Initiative Focused on Prevention and Early Intervention

On June 7, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Seattle youth and education, health, and community partners to announce the launch of Reach Out Seattle, a new initiative focused on prevention and early intervention of youth mental and behavioral health challenges.

What’s happening in June: summer events, planned construction, and tips to keep you moving around Seattle

It’s June and summer fun has arrived in Seattle!

Seattle Police Working with Seattle Schools to Address Violence

The Seattle Police Department has been diligent in working closely with the Seattle School District to identify and address the ongoing disputes resulting in violence around Garfield High School.

Recreation Leader Buck Buchannan receives 2022 John C. Little, Sr. Spirit Award

Seattle Parks and Recreation is #ParkProud to announce that Recreation leader Buck Buchannan is the 2022 recipient of the John C. Little, Sr. Spirit Award for his dedication to improving the lives of Seattle teens.

Handgun, Fentanyl Recovered During Welfare Check

Police recovered a handgun and suspected fentanyl pills during a welfare check in the SODO neighborhood Thursday morning.

P2P CONSULTATING SERVICES; RFP# SCL-31801

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

Seattle City Light (SCL) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide a comprehensive evaluation of our current Procure to Pay (P2P) business processes and related systems.

(UPDATE) Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Shooting Suspect Involved in Robbery

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

The male suspect involved in this robbery has been identified to be Ibssa Adem. Police are still in search of his whereabouts.

HSD Employee Spotlight—Rachel Alder

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

What is your role at Seattle Human Services?

Light Reading Newsletter

Light Reading is a bi-monthly publication mailed to customers alongside their electrical bills.

2-alarm fire in the Columbia City neighborhood

This morning at 6:12 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a three-story commercial building at the 4200 block of Rainier Ave. S. Engine 30 was the first unit on scene and confirmed flames showing from the rear side of the building.

Seattle Code Implementation Delay

On May 24, 2023, the State Building Code Council (SBCC) held a special meeting to discuss the 9th Circuit that found the City of Berkeley’s Energy Code violated federal preemption over state rules and a new lawsuit against the State Codes for a similar violation.

The Liberty Project: Mayor Harrell Announces New Small Business Growth Program with University of Washington, Seattle University and Tabor 100

The City of Seattle and partners will launch the Liberty Project – a new innovative business growth program focused on increasing revenues for businesses owned by underrepresented communities in Seattle – particularly Black-owned businesses.

Seattle Youth Invited to Teen Town Hall and Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 7