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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Wilson Announces Steps To Shield Seattle From Federal Immigration Enforcement
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has announced a series of actions to protect residents from potential increases in federal immigration enforcement activity, including updating SPD protocols, investing $4 million in immigrant defense and support, and issuing an executive order banning civil immigration enforcement on city property.
Posted inLocal - County
County Council To Vote On Motion Calling For Guardrails On ICE Funding
The King County Council is set to vote on a motion to restrict immigration enforcement by the Department of Homeland Security, urging federal lawmakers to place guardrails on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
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Federal Judge Rules U.S. DOT Illegally Withheld $1 Billion In EV Charging Funds
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation unlawfully withheld approximately $1 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding from 20 states and the District of Columbia, marking a victory for a coalition of states co-led by Washington, California, and Colorado.
Posted inArts & Culture
BOBE Symposium Brings Black Entrepreneurs, Capital Leaders, and Policymakers Together
The 7th Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium is taking place at the Seattle Public Library, offering small business owners, founders, and early-stage entrepreneurs practical workshops, funding pathways, and insights into policy frameworks to promote long-term sustainability and business survival.
Posted inLocal - City
Seattle Public Library Offers Free In-Person Tax Help
Seattle residents can access free, in-person tax preparation services at 11 library locations from Jan. 26 to mid-April, in collaboration with United Way of King County and AARP.
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Nightly Lane Closures Near SR 99 Tunnel In Seattle Begin Jan. 26
Drivers in Seattle should prepare for nightly lane closures along sections of State Route 99 from Jan. 26 to Jan. 29 as the Washington State Department of Transportation performs maintenance work.
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Rainier Beach Skateboard Park Construction Begins
Construction is set to begin in early January 2026 on a long-anticipated skatepark in Rainier Beach, a project driven by strong community support and collaboration, with a total budget of $4.5 million.
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Mariners’ Fellowship Supports BIPOC Youth Baseball And Softball Athletes
The Seattle Mariners organization has been providing financial, athletic and academic support to local youth softball and baseball players through the Hometown Nine fellowship since 2022, with the goal of reducing barriers to access and increasing diversity in the sport.
