The Trump administration’s decision to slash funding for the Unaccompanied Children Program will leave thousands of immigrant minors without legal representation, and the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs has launched a $240,000 Rapid Response Fund to support local legal services.
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Affordable Housing Project to Support Homeless Veterans and Seniors In Seattle
The City of Seattle has selected Chief Seattle Club to develop up to 100 units of permanent supportive housing at Fort Lawton, part of a redevelopment effort that will create up to 500 affordable homes and nearly 22 acres of new public parkland.
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Seattle Hits 500% Surge in Police Hires Amid Falling Crime
Seattle has hired 60 new police officers in the first quarter of 2025, a 500% increase over the same time last year, resulting in a 25% drop in violent crime and a 24% drop in total crime.
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Seattle’s Equitable Development Initiative Seeks Advisory Board Members To Shape Community Investments
The Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) is seeking community members to join its Advisory Board to direct funding and resources towards projects that support Seattle’s marginalized and displaced communities.
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Seattle Launches $900K Arts Initiative to Reimagine Downtown in 2026
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is seeking grant funding from artists to reimagine Downtown Seattle through public art installations and exhibitions in 2026 under the theme “We Still Dream a Future”, with applications due by June 3 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Ride Free: Seattle’s Waterfront Shuttle Resumes With Expanded Service Through September
Funded by King County and the City of Seattle, the free shuttle service will connect the community with the revitalized waterfront and prepare for the grand opening of Waterfront Park in late September 2025.
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Dionne Foster Building Momentum in Seattle City Council Race, Qualifies For Democracy Voucher Program In Record Time
Dionne Foster, a nonprofit executive and former City of Seattle policy advisor, has qualified for the Democracy Voucher Program in just one week, securing 400 contributions and 400 signatures from Seattle voters, and has already received endorsements from over 30 elected officials and community leaders.
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Seattle Parks Invites Community To Celebrate Opening Of South Park Plaza This Saturday
Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a grand opening event for South Park Plaza on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 2 p.m., featuring music, food, and opportunities to explore the new park and meet neighbors.
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Seattle Council Approves New Regulations For After-Hours Lounges In Response To Gun Violence
Seattle City Council has unanimously approved new regulations aimed at improving public safety around after-hours nightlife lounges, introducing safety and permitting requirements in response to an increase in late-night gun violence.
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Most Expensive Homes For Sale In Seattle
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock Written by Stacker Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Seattle listed for sale on realtor.com. Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot. Realtor.com #30. 10 E Roanoke St Slip 5, Seattle – Price: $4,295,000– 2 bedrooms, nan full bathrooms, 1 half […]
