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Community Corner—UTOPIA Washington

The Community Corner is a place where we highlight the work of our community partners.

Ship Canal Water Quality Project Reached a Major Milestone!

The Ship Canal Water Quality Project has been under construction since late 2018.

Project 22-030qp: Seamless Seattle Pedestrian Wayfinding Expansion – Planning and Design – Re-advertised

The City of Seattle, through Seattle Department of Transportation, requests Statements of Proposals from qualified firms for SDOT 22-030QP: Seamless Seattle Pedestrian Wayfinding Expansion – Planning and Design – Re-Advertised.

Burglary Suspect Stabbed with Sword After Attacking Homeowner with Pitchfork

On June 28, a male suspect was stabbed by a samurai sword when he burglarized a residence in the North Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Mayor Harrell Delivers Downtown Activation Plan to Revitalize Seattle’s City Center and Build for the Future

On June 28, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced details of Seattle’s comprehensive Downtown Activation Plan – a bold and ambitious roadmap to revitalize and transform Downtown Seattle now and for the future.

King County had a median home valuation of $392,000 in June 2023

By Seattle City Wire | Jul 1, 2023

These are the top 100 home valuations for King County in June 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Seattle unveils the nation’s most capable apparatus for fighting electrical fires in substations and underground vaults

The Seattle Fire Department and Seattle City Light unveiled their new Energy Response Unit – ENERGY 1 – the nation’s most capable apparatus for fighting electrical fires in substations and underground vaults.

City of Seattle’s Food Equity Fund invests $2 million in 21 community-initiated projects

The City of Seattle is investing $2,000,000 to support community-led projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ (DON) Food Equity Fund General Grant.

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Seattle City Wire area weekly mass times

By Seattle City Wire | Jul 1, 2023

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

Suspect Arrested for Threats in Alki, Firearm Recovered

Seattle Police arrested a 49-year-old male for brandishing a firearm Sunday evening in the Alki neighborhood.

Domestic Violence Threats Call Ends in Felony Arrest, Three Guns Recovered

North Precinct officers took a man into custody and recovered three handguns following a domestic violence incident Saturday night.

Seattle Awarded $1.2 Million to Advance Transportation Climate Goals

Seattle to receive federal funds to plan for three low-pollution neighborhoods by 2028 in alignment with Mayor Harrell’s Transportation and Climate Justice Executive Order

Seattle City Council passes bill bolstering support for home-based businesses

Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6- Northwest Seattle) Chair of the Land Use Committee, celebrates the passage of CB 120520, colloquially known as the “Bringing Business Home” bill, by the full council.

Loaded Handgun Recovered During Arrest of Wanted Felon

Police arrested a man with a felony warrant and recovered a loaded handgun in the Central District Saturday night.

Mayor Harrell Celebrates Relaunch of Graffiti Abatement Partnership to Increase Graffiti Removal in Downtown Seattle and Chinatown-International District

Today, Mayor Harrell in partnership with Uplift Northwest announced the relaunch of the Graffiti Abatement Program.

Man Wanted for Homicide Arrested by Officers, Handgun Seized

A disturbance outside a Belltown diner led to the arrest of a man and recovery of a handgun Friday night.

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Memorial Stadium

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Memorial Stadium located on the Seattle Center campus at 401 5th Avenue North in Uptown at its meeting on August 16, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

Jayapal, Nadler Call on GAO to Take Steps to Improve Conditions for Incarcerated Trans People