Seattle City Wire

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

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.

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.

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.

Indigenous Advisory Council now accepting applications for youth member

Seeking Indigenous youth aged 18-29 for Position 4

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.

Male Injured in Rainier Valley Shooting

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

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

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation supporting efforts to increase production of affordable housing by streamlining the design review process and decreasing the amount of time to complete new housing projects.

Jayapal, Hirono, Cárdenas Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Public Benefits to Immigrants

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.

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.

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.

Male Killed in Rainier Valley Shooting

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

Police Investigating Fatal Collision in SODO