Beginning in January 2027, thousands more Seattle households will be eligible for discounts on electricity, water, sewer and garbage bills as the city expands the income limits for its Utility Discount Program.
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Public Input Sought As Court-Ordered Changes Move Forward At Denny Blaine Park
Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking public input on new rules and long-term improvements at Denny Blaine Park as the city implements a court order stemming from a dispute over lewd conduct, clothing-optional recreation and the impact of park activity on neighboring residents.
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Seattle’s Eritrean Community Center Strengthens Its Future With Safety Upgrades
The Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle recently installed a fire sprinkler system at its community center, a safety upgrade funded by Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund and supported by numerous community volunteers.
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Habitat For Humanity Completes Condominium Project In Columbia City
Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties completed Liberty Commons, a 58-unit condominium development in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood, marking the largest project in the organization’s history.
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Tubman Health Center Breaks Ground In South Seattle
Construction has officially begun on the Tubman Health Center, a 26,000-square-foot facility in Rainier Beach designed to expand access to culturally responsive health care and community wellness services, which is expected to serve 12,000 primary care patients and 16,000 community members through wellness programs and health education initiatives.
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Washington Proclaims May As Creative Economy Month
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.
