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Woman Arrested after Belltown Shooting
1/24/2015
Officers arrested a woman after a drive-by shooting in Belltown early Saturday morning. Officers were out amongst the late night crowds in Belltown when they heard shots near 1st Ave. and Blanchard St.  A woman immediately called 911 to report a bullet had passed through her apartment window.  Other people reported seeing a white Camaro […]
Participatory Budgeting Forum on January 27
Councilmember Nick Licata and City Neighborhood Council will co-host a forum on January 27, 6-8 pm, in City Hall, about how participatory budgeting has worked in other cities, and discuss how it could work here in Seattle.
Public Hearing on Transitional Encampments
Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing about Mayor Murray’s proposed legislation that would allow up to three transitional encampments for homeless individuals on non-residential City or private property, on February 26, 5:30 pm, at Seattle City Hall.
New Commissioners sought for Seattle Planning Commission
The City of Seattle is looking for candidates to serve on the Seattle Planning Commission beginning in April 2015. Applications are due by January 31.
Call for films for the 12th annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival
The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute is seeking submissions for the annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival in April, which is celebrating its 12th year. The submission deadline is February 5.
Funding for Youth Arts projects is available
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture's Youth Arts program prioritizes youth or communities with limited or no access to the arts. Funding awards range up to $10,000. The application deadline is February 15.
Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative announces 2015 funding opportunities
There are two funds available to serve SYVPI-enrolled youth in Central, Southeast, and Southwest Seattle – the Community Matching Grant and the Youth Development Grant.
Try a new Seattle Parks program in 2015
Registration for winter Seattle Parks and Recreation programs and classes has begun and there are more than 60 new activities added to the mix.
Start smart with the Seattle Public Library
Your Seattle Public Library card can help you to plan healthier meals, build language and tech skills, expand reading and travel horizons and more.