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3/9/2014 - Man Drives Off Overpass Onto I-5
Officers are investigating a crash that ended up in the southbound lanes of I-5 from the NE 80th Street overpass. On March 8th at approximately 11:53 p.m. Seattle Police officers and Washington state

Training for new Seattle Design Guidelines
Curious about the changes made to the Seattle Design Guidelines? On March 25, 4:30-6:00 pm at Seattle Municipal Tower, DPD will host a public informational training session on the City's new design guideline format and language.
City publishes new edition of Construction Standards
Seattle Public Utilities has issued a new edition of the city’s Standard Specifications and Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction.
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 2014. To be considered, send a letter of interest and resume by March 28.
Seattle Parks and Recreation offers active adult programs in 2014
Are you thinking about getting more active? Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering affordable and fun adult sports and activities in 2014.
Seattle Neighborhood Summit
Mayor Ed Murray announces a Seattle Neighborhood Summit to be held on April 5, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the Seattle Center Pavilion Room. Join this opportunity to talk honestly and openly with the Mayor about your neighborhood.
Keep Seattle clean: volunteer
Try a volunteer program today. Seattle Public Utilities will lend you free tools and supplies.
Cut winter heating costs
Seattle City Light is working to help income-eligible customers cut their utility bills by 60 percent.
Tree Ambassadors wanted
The City of Seattle's reLeaf program will train new Tree Ambassadors to care for our urban trees with tree walks, landscape renewal and street tree stewardship.
Help shape pedestrian retail areas in Seattle
DPD would like your input on the Pedestrian Retail Areas Mapping Project, a study to promote more walkable neighborhood business districts in several areas of the city.