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U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) are leading lawmakers in both chambers in introducing legislation to remove harmful barriers to federal public benefits for immigrants.

Seattle City (spot)Light: Cameron Keyes, Business Unit Advisor

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Male Killed in Rainier Valley Shooting

Seattle Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Rainier Valley Friday night.

Water Safety Tips for Summer

With summer in full swing, it’s important for families and people of all ages to stay up-to-date on the latest water safety information.

Retail Theft Emphasis Leads to Sawed-Off Rifle Recovery and Arrest

Police arrested a man for theft and found an altered firearm in his backpack Wednesday afternoon.

Following National Search, Mayor Harrell Announces Renowned Arts Administrator to Lead Seattle Office of Arts & Culture

Informed by outreach centering community and creative voices and priorities, award-winning interdisciplinary artist and creative economy leader Gülgün Kayim will serve as the next Director of the Office of Arts & Culture.

Jayapal, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Address Student Debt Crisis

U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) led lawmakers in introducing bicameral legislation to eliminate tuition and fees for most families at four-year colleges while making community college free.

Working with SDOT June 2023 Virtual Sessions

Please join us in June for Working with SDOT, an online information-sharing and networking event organized by the Seattle Department of Transportation.

Bitter Lake Play Area and Comfort Station Renovation Construction Begins

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin construction on the Bitter Lake comfort station/restroom on Monday, June 12. SPR.

Police Investigating Fatal Collision in SODO

Police are investigating a fatal collision in the SODO neighborhood Thursday.

Landfills Post-Closure Operation Support; SPU RFP/Contract# 23-039-S

The City of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide expertise in qualified consulting firms to provide continued engineering and environmental consulting services related to the operation and maintenance of the closed Kent Highlands and Midway Landfills.

Stolen Firearm Recovered During Narcotics Arrest Downtown

Thursday afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m., Seattle Police officers assigned to the Community Response Group arrested a 25-year-old male for dealing narcotics in the 200 block of Yesler Way.

Seattle City Council passes resolution supporting wage equity for nonprofit human services workers

The Seattle City Council, responding to an ongoing staffing crisis, passed a resolution today expressing the Council’s commitment to wage equity for nonprofit human services worker.

Mayor Bruce Harrell Signs Legislation Sending 2023 Housing Levy to Seattle Voters

Levy will create over 3,100 new affordable homes, stabilize supportive housing workforce, and fund other tools to prevent homelessness and ensure housing stability for more than 9,000 low-income households.

38th Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center Celebrates Diversity, Freedom and Citizenship | Jul 4

38th Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center

Man Arrested for Delivery and Possession of Sexually Explicit Material of a Minor

Yesterday, detectives in the Internet Crimes Against Children unit served an arrest warrant for a man who was determined to be in possession of approximately 10,000 child sexual abuse material (CSAM) files.

Lake Washington Blvd community-centered vision outlined in new report

On March 20, the Lake Washington Blvd Task Force voted nearly unanimously to approve the following recommendations, culminating a year-long community-oriented process

Key Digital Equity Resolutions Passed by US Conference of Mayors

At the 91st meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Columbus, Ohio, last weekend, Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Technology and Innovation Committee approved a number of important resolutions that were adopted by the organization.

City Hall Park Restored and Reopened to the Public