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.
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Seattle Invests $1.5 Million to Launch Electric Truck Pilot At Port of Seattle
The City of Seattle has invested $1.5 million in a pilot program to deploy 12 electric drayage trucks, in partnership with Zeem Solutions, to reduce air pollution in port-adjacent neighborhoods and support drivers in the transition to a zero-emission economy.
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Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Seattle’s Central District
Construction has begun on a 92-unit affordable housing project in Seattle’s Central District, utilizing a new Seattle city ordinance to provide increased density on land owned by religious institutions and funded by a variety of public and private sources.
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Harrell Issues Executive Order To Address Seattle’s Food Deserts
Mayor Bruce Harrell has issued an Executive Order to address food deserts in Seattle, directing the City to take steps to ensure residents have access to affordable food and medicine, including exploring the acquisition of strategic properties and developing legislation to adjust land use rules.
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Applications Now Open For Seattle Youth Safety Ambassador Program
The Seattle Youth Safety Ambassadors program is accepting applications from 15-19 year olds attending five Seattle high schools to serve as peer-led mental health and safety resource connectors, with a paid stipend and training provided.
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Rivas Painting To Pay Over $112K In Sick Leave Settlement
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards has reached a settlement with Rivas Painting Inc. for multiple violations of the city’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, requiring the company to pay a total of $121,022.64 to 43 affected workers and the City of Seattle, and to implement a compliant PSST policy.
