Washington state has designated May as Creative and Creator Economy Month to recognize the growing role of artists, designers, and creative professionals in driving economic growth and innovation, while also addressing the income instability and limited access to traditional employment benefits faced by many creative workers.
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Seattle Public Library Reports 12.7 Million Checkouts, 3.4 Million Visits In 2025
The Seattle Public Library recorded more than 12.7 million checkouts and 3.4 million in-person visits in 2025, highlighting continued demand for books, digital media and community services, with digital borrowing surpassing physical materials and the library hosting more than 5,800 programs and providing technology access for over 400,000 hours.
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Public Input Sought As Seattle Advances Phase 2 Of Comprehensive Plan
Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin is inviting residents of District 2 to provide feedback on the city’s Comprehensive Plan, which will guide decisions on housing, jobs, transportation, and infrastructure for the next 20 years.
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Wilson Appoints Randy Engstrom As Director Of Seattle Center
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has appointed Randy Engstrom as the new director of Seattle Center, bringing decades of experience in arts, culture and public policy to the role.
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Seattle Lawsuit Against Trump Expands As Eight Governments Join Challenge
Eight additional city and county governments have joined Seattle’s federal lawsuit challenging two Trump executive orders that impose unconstitutional conditions on federal grants related to gender identity and diversity initiatives.
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Wilson Unveils Zoning Proposal To Expand Housing Near Transit And Urban Centers
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released the second of four zoning packages to expand housing options in designated growth areas, increase affordability, and meet growing demand across Seattle neighborhoods.
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City Of Seattle Awards Nearly $1 Million To Support Environmental Justice Projects
The City of Seattle has awarded $934,616 in Environmental Justice Fund grants to 12 community-based organizations to support climate resilience and environmental health projects across the city, with a focus on communities most affected by environmental and climate injustice.
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City Invests In Culture and Community Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
The City of Seattle announced nearly $1.3 million in new investments to activate public spaces, celebrate local culture and bring communities together through World Cup 2026 neighborhood celebrations and a series of downtown arts initiatives.
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Office Of Labor Standards Secures Back Pay For 705 Domestic Workers
Handy has reached a settlement with the Office of Labor Standards (OLS) to resolve claims of violating the city’s Domestic Workers Ordinance, resulting in $135,723.53 in back pay, interest, liquidated damages and civil penalties for the affected workers.
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Seattle Hosts Resource Fair To Support Federal Workers During Shutdown
The City of Seattle is hosting a Federal Workers Resource Fair on October 30th to provide assistance to federal employees and contractors affected by the federal shutdown, with a range of public agencies and nonprofit organizations offering support.
