The City of Seattle is hosting seven community forums this summer to discuss the One Seattle Restoration Framework and gather feedback on public safety priorities.
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has introduced a bill to expand the city’s ability to hold graffiti taggers accountable through civil penalties and restitution, with the goal of making them pay for the damage they cause and discouraging graffiti.
The Ron Chew Healthy Aging & Wellness Center, a new facility aimed at supporting low-income seniors in King County, has secured over $5 million in funding and will provide integrated services including medical, dental, and behavioral health care, nutrition services, accessible transportation, and healthy living programs in participants’ native languages.
Seattle residents will have the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to Aki Kurose Middle School at a public meeting on July 15, as part of the Seattle Municipal Code’s Public School Departures Process.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck have proposed a plan to address the city’s $251 million budget shortfall by restructuring the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax to provide relief for small and medium-sized businesses while generating $90 million in new annual revenue.
Byrd Barr Place is hosting its second annual Block Party on July 12, featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, and activities for all ages, with a focus on strengthening community ties and supporting families and education.
Byrd Barr Place has announced the addition of two new board members, Telitha Floyd and Michaela Osborne, to its all-Black Board of Directors, in order to advance economic mobility, housing security, and social justice for communities of color in Seattle.
The Seattle Public Library is hosting its 106th annual Summer of Learning, offering free programs, activities, and challenges for kids to read, learn, and grow, with a full schedule of events and curated book lists available online and in branches.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $2 million bridge loan for the Seattle Social Housing Developer, a Public Development Authority, to support their operations and potential property acquisitions until 2026, when revenue from an increase to the Payroll Expense Tax is expected to be available.
Over 130 community members, elected officials, and housing advocates gathered to discuss the escalating housing crisis in Seattle and the need for community-centered development, with a focus on building more affordable homes and addressing the long-term affordability of existing ones.
