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.
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Seattle Labor Office Reaches $186K Settlement With T-Mobile Park Vendor
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards has reached a settlement with Volume Services Inc. over alleged violations of the city’s Secure Scheduling and Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) ordinances, resulting in the return of nearly $186,000 to 207 affected employees.
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Seattle Police Exit Federal Oversight After 13-Year Consent Decree
The City of Seattle is no longer under federal oversight of its police department, ending a 13-year consent decree, and returning full control of the police department to local authorities.
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New Program Expands Support For Small Business Safety And Recovery
The City of Seattle has launched its Back to Business program to help small businesses recover from vandalism and prevent future property damage, offering grants for repairs, preventive safety upgrades, and neighborhood-level improvements.
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Mayor Harrell Seeks Applicants For Pioneer Square Preservation Board
The Seattle Mayor is calling for community members to apply for the Pioneer Square Preservation Board, which reviews proposed changes to buildings and public spaces in the historic neighborhood.
