Seattle city officials have released a report highlighting progress and ongoing challenges in strengthening relationships with Tribal Nations and Native communities, following the 2025 City of Seattle Tribal Nations Summit.
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.
Dr. Sandra Valenciano has been appointed as the next Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County, pending confirmation by the Metropolitan King County Council and Seattle City Council.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has paused expansion of the city’s surveillance camera program and ordered a privacy and data governance audit to balance public safety needs with oversight and civil liberties.
Sound Transit is considering delaying or scaling back key Seattle light rail projects due to a $34.5 billion funding gap, raising concerns about whether the agency can maintain public trust while reconsidering projects that communities have been promised for decades.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed legislation to open 1,000 new units of shelter and emergency housing with wrap-around services this year, calling on residents, community organizations and service providers to help bring more people indoors.
Eddie Lin was sworn in as Seattle’s City Councilmember for District 2, with a focus on affordable housing, food access, childcare, and education, and a commitment to investing in families, immigrants, refugees, and those seeking healthcare.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed an Executive Order to increase tree preservation on private property, promoting climate resilience, environmental equity, and sustainable development, while balancing the city’s housing needs.
The Seattle Education Forum on October 15th will provide an opportunity for Seattle residents to engage directly with candidates running for city, county and school board offices, and to discuss issues affecting their children and schools.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation to prohibit restrictive land use covenants that block the operation of grocery stores and pharmacies, in order to increase access to food and medicine in the city.
