Seattle City Wire

Mayor Harrell and Fentanyl Systems Work Group to Address Consumption of Illegal Drugs in Public Spaces

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 13, 2023

Continuing the work laid out in his Executive Order focused on making Seattle a safer, healthier city by addressing the crisis of fentanyl and synthetic drugs, Mayor Bruce Harrell today appointed a 24-member work group uniting the four corners of Seattle government – the Mayor’s Office, Seattle City Council, Seattle Municipal Court, and Seattle City Attorney – along with leaders in law enforcement, diversion programs, and service provision, and other subject matter experts to advance effective and sustainable solutions addressing illegal drug use in public spaces.

Child Care Staff to Receive Up to $5.3 Million to Support Workforce

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

$13.5 million in direct industry investments from the City of Seattle since 2021

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Announces 2023-2025 Centering Art & Racial Equity (C.A.R.E.) Grant Awardees

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) is excited to announce the awardees for the 2023-2025 Centering Art & Racial Equity (C.A.R.E.) grant.

Seattle City Councilmember Herbold sets record straight after City Attorney’s false statement about drug legislation

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District 1 – West Seattle and South Park) released the following statement after Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison put out a false statement concerning legislation Davison authored that the Council rejected:

Seattle employer Zillow Group gets rating of 100 from Human Rights Campaign

By Seattle City Wire | Jun 11, 2023

Zillow Group, which is based in Seattle, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

Seattle’s CiviForm tool named one of the 50 most transformative smart projects of 2023

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 11, 2023

The City of Seattle’s CiviForm, a unified application tool, was named one of the 50 most transformative smart projects of 2023 by Smart Cities Connect. CiviForm is an open-source tool that makes it easier for residents and their trusted community-based organizations to find and apply to discount and benefit programs.

Seattle Parks and Recreation Announces 2023 Downtown (City Center) Parks Summer Events Schedule

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 11, 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and its partners are #ParkProud to host a variety of free events and activities at downtown (City Center) parks this summer.

An inside look at SIFF’s plans to save Seattle’s beloved Cinerama theater

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 11, 2023

Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis got a special inside look at the Cinerama for the first time since the SIFF bought the property, three years after it shut down operations.

Seattle-based Slalom earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100

By Seattle City Wire | Jun 10, 2023

A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Seattle-based Slalom a score of 100.

2-Alarm fire damages two homes in the Haller Lake neighborhood

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 10, 2023

At 2:47 p.m. the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a backyard deck on fire and extending into two homes at the 300 block of NE 133rd St. in the Haller Lake neighborhood.

Strategic Partnerships Team Leads with Equity in Advising and Supporting City Programs

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 10, 2023

Through the Race and Social Justice Initiative, the City of Seattle is consistently working to address and eliminate institutional racism.

City of Seattle seeks community members to serve on the Community Involvement Commission

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 10, 2023

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is currently recruiting to fill eight vacancies on the Community Involvement Commission (CIC).

Be’er Sheva Park Renovation Construction Begins

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 10, 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation and our partners Rainier Beach Link2Lake and Seattle Parks Foundation are happy to announce construction for the Be’er Sheva Park Upland Improvements starts June 12, 2023.

An inside look at SIFF’s plans to save Seattle’s beloved Cinerama theater

By Seattle City Wire Report | Jun 10, 2023

Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis got a special inside look at the Cinerama for the first time since the SIFF bought the property, three years after it shut down operations.