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(UPDATE) SPD Response to Federal Court Order Enjoining City Property Destruction Law

This morning, the Court entered an order clarifying that the preliminary injunction issued on June 13th enjoins only enforcement of SMC 12A.08.020(A)(2) (Graffiti) – not the section in full.

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

Citywide Hydrant Testing – And What To Do If You Experience Temporarily Discolored Water

Every year, firefighters test all fire hydrants in Seattle to make sure they are working properly and will provide sufficient water when needed for fighting a fire.

Seattle City Council Sends Affordable Housing Levy To Voters

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved an ordinance today putting the 2023 Housing Levy renewal on the ballot this November.

(UPDATE) Two People Injured in Late Morning Shooting

SPD Homicide detectives received updated information about the earlier shooting incident near 4th Avenue and Lenora Street.

Learn More About The Welcome Corps!

The Welcome Corps is a new program from the federal U.S. State Department that allows Americans the opportunity to formally welcome and help integrate specific refugee groups newly arriving to the United States.

Implementing Vision Zero Recommendations at Truck & Bike Safety Fair Promotes Safety With Live Demonstrations, Activities, and Family Fun

Seattleites of all ages had a great time this past weekend at the 2023 Truck & Bike Safety Fair in Georgetown!

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

This article is an adaption of a Seattle City Council Central Staff Memo. The full memo is available on Legistar.

Moving Toward a Greener Port With Shore Power

Summer is cruise ship season, which means more ships are spending time in port preparing for their next departure, running their engines to provide the energy they need to operate onboard services — and emitting greenhouse gases.

Regional Catastrophic Planning Grant Project Resilience Hubs – Seattle Office of Emergency Management, Request for Proposals

The City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management is seeking to contract with a consultant to provide planning for the 2022-2025 Regional Catastrophic Planning Grant Project for Resilience Hubs.

Police Arrest Narcotics Dealer, Recover Stolen Gun

Friday SPD officers arrested a man in possession of narcotics and a stolen gun in the Chinatown International District neighborhood.

Mayor Bruce Harrell Statement on Killing of Eina Kwon and Unborn Child

My deepest condolences go out to Sung Kwon and the entire family of Eina Kwon who was tragically murdered this past Tuesday in our Belltown Neighborhood.

Upcoming Nature and Environment Classes

Don’t miss the fun this weekend with Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Environmental Education Team. Get out in nature and explore!

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Seattle City Wire area weekly mass times

By Seattle City Wire | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Seattle City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Male Injured in Rainier Valley Shooting

Seattle Police are investigating a shooting in Rainier Valley Sunday evening.

Energized: Art at the Substation

Energized: Art at the Substation, a year-long initiative at two inactive Ballard substations by the Office of Art & Culture 1% for Art Program and Seattle City Light, features outdoor installations by artists using utilitarian fencing as an artistic canvas.

Indigenous Advisory Council now accepting applications for youth member

Seeking Indigenous youth aged 18-29 for Position 4

Mayor Harrell Advances Design Review Process Changes to Boost Long-Term Production of Affordable Housing