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Recent News Releases (last 60 days):

• 6/18/2013
  Mayor McGinn to testify in Congress on local impacts of coal trains proposal
• 6/18/2013
  Teen Feed partners with Atlantic Street Center and Seattle Parks to support youth in crisis in South Seattle
• 6/18/2013
  Seattle City Light General Manager and CEO Receives National Public Power Award
• 6/17/2013
  City buys additional service on eight high ridership bus routes
• 6/17/2013
  Councilmembers re-align mid-year transportation spending Increased funding for immediate safety and mobility needs
• 6/17/2013
  Mayor McGinn's statement on Council's transportation spending announcement
• 6/17/2013
  City Council Adopts Bold Climate Action Plan Plan provides pathway to carbon neutrality by 2050
• 6/17/2013
  Council encourages creation of prescription drug disposal program
• 6/17/2013
  Seattle City Hall to host Pike Place Farmers Market Expres
• 6/17/2013
  Seattle Channel wins regional Emmy award for story about a local program that sends former prisoners to college
• 6/14/2013
  Study confirms evidence of human fecal bacteria in Seattle’s Thornton Creek
• 6/14/2013
  Help the Seattle Animal Shelter recognize Adopt a Cat Month
• 6/14/2013
  Seattlites Get Moving and Active: The Challenge is On!
• 6/14/2013
  Community invited to attend first public meeting for John Street enhancement project
• 6/13/2013
  Office of Arts & Culture receives top honors for public art from Americans for the Arts
• 6/13/2013
  Mayor announces new literacy program for local students
• 6/13/2013
  Councilmembers to host discussion of fast food workers' issues in wake of May 30 strikes
• 6/13/2013
  Winter shelter beds extended through summer
• 6/13/2013
  Funds available to help neighborhoods celebrate Night Out on August 6
• 6/12/2013
  New Pilot Unlocks Deep Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• 6/12/2013
  Taxi, taxi-like services demand study under way
• 6/12/2013
  Mayor McGinn to reappoint police oversight auditor
• 6/11/2013
  Mayor announces more locations for School Zone Speed Cameras
• 6/11/2013
  Local jazz legend Grace Holden honored by Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
• 6/11/2013
  Fabulous Felines Available for Adoption at the Interbay Petco
• 6/11/2013
  Seattle Animal Shelter presents Cool City Pets Saturday, June 15
• 6/11/2013
  Seattle Parks and Red Bull to continue collaboration on identifying suitable location for skate-able public art
• 6/10/2013
  City begins repaving NE 125th Street and Sand Point Way NE
• 6/10/2013
  City submits recommendations on draft I-502 rules
• 6/10/2013
  Seattle City Council Passes Job Assistance Bill
• 6/10/2013
  Council expands access to healthy food for food stamp enrollees
• 6/6/2013
  Safety first! Life Jacket Sales at Evans Pool on Saturday, June 15
• 6/5/2013
  City seeks artist to develop sound-based artwork for Elliott Bay Seawall project
• 6/5/2013
  McGinn announces new work opportunities for at-risk youth
• 6/5/2013
  Draft Seattle Bicycle Master Plan Released
• 6/5/2013
  Public Safety Committee Passes Job Assistance Bill
• 6/4/2013
  14th annual "Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk" set for June 9
• 6/4/2013
  Mayor to Announce New Families and Education Levy Award for Dental Health
• 6/4/2013
  Councilmember Bruce Harrell Introduces New Beacon Hill Broadband Pilot Project
• 6/3/2013
  CSA subscriptions available from Seattle P-Patch Market Gardens
• 6/3/2013
  Center City streetcar plans move forward
• 6/3/2013
  Councilmembers to host economic development meeting in Rainier Valley
• 6/3/2013
  Council creates advisory group to advise on emerging green building technologies
• 6/1/2013
  City gives street name honor to J.P. Patches
• 5/31/2013
  Community celebrates expansion of Smith Cove Park
• 5/30/2013
  Councilmembers Harrell and Rasmussen call second community meeting on honorary street naming to recognize Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney
• 5/30/2013
  Join Sally Bagshaw and Larry Gossett for coffee and conversation
• 5/30/2013
  Mayor submits legislation on workplace discrimination
• 5/30/2013
  Tap dancers from Japan to perform at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
• 5/29/2013
  Mayor, School Superintendent announce new Families and Education Levy Awards
• 5/29/2013
  City invests more than $175,000 in youth arts training
• 5/29/2013
  City announces new funding opportunity that links arts learning and work experiences for youth
• 5/28/2013
  Foster Cat Orientation at Seattle Animal Shelter June 2
• 5/28/2013
  Councilmember Harrell’s Statement on SPD violating state law
• 5/28/2013
  Standard & Poor's upgrades Seattle City Light's credit rating
• 5/28/2013
  QuickStart Tennis League for Beginning Youth
• 5/28/2013
  Local musicians to heat up City Hall Plaza starting July 11
• 5/24/2013
  Seattle to increase DUI patrols over Memorial Day weekend
• 5/24/2013
  Seattle Parks hosts meeting to discuss proposed skate-able art
• 5/23/2013
  Mayor announces new Park Rangers for Cal Anderson Park and Occidental Square
• 5/23/2013
  City Hall flagpole to fly Pride Flag on June 1st
• 5/23/2013
  Seattle signs up for E-Stewards electronic recycling
• 5/23/2013
  City of Seattle Receives $1M Federal Grant for Bike Share
• 5/22/2013
  City receives national grant for emergency preparedness
• 5/22/2013
  Normal Garbage, Yard Waste, Recycling Collection for Memorial Day
• 5/22/2013
  DPD Website Redesigned for Greater Usability
• 5/22/2013
  Seattle Discloses Energy Use of City-Owned Buildings
• 5/22/2013
  June 5 Civic Cocktail to focus on The Business of Politics
• 5/22/2013
  Seattle City Light Warns Customers to Protect Against Fraud
• 5/22/2013
  Bongobenny Quintet! Seattle Children’s PlayGarden to celebrate installation of Trimpin sound sculpture
• 5/21/2013
  Seattle City Light Scheduled to Rehabilitate Gorge Dam Spillgates
• 5/21/2013
  Councilmembers to host discussion on Targeted Hiring for city-funded capital projects
• 5/21/2013
  Mayor and City Librarian launch Books on Bikes program
• 5/20/2013
  May 19-25 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week
• 5/20/2013
  Seattle developing plan to protect local waterways
• 5/20/2013
  City Council improves access to low-income electricity rate assistance
• 5/20/2013
  Citizens' Advisory Committee created to help shape possible 2014 Parks Levy
• 5/20/2013
  Care Transitions: Whose Job Is It Anyway?
• 5/20/2013
  40 elected leaders have joined the Leadership Alliance Against Coal
• 5/20/2013
  Ballard Neighborhood Greenway Project Makes First of 460 Sidewalk Repairs
• 5/20/2013
  Seattle's arts office unveils new logo and brand
• 5/19/2013
  Power Restored to West Seattle
• 5/17/2013
  "Predictive Policing" software rolled out citywide
• 5/17/2013
  Mayor’s Council for African American Elders to honor fathers
• 5/17/2013
  Power Restored to 3,600 Customers in Eastlake Neighborhood After Brief Outage
• 5/16/2013
  Seattle Japanese Garden Celebrates Kodomo No Hi 2013
• 5/15/2013
  Mayor announces expanded transit program for City employees
• 5/15/2013
  2013 Mayor's Film Award Recipient Announced: Paul Matthaeus
• 5/15/2013
  City's Human Services Director resigns to take position in Virginia
• 5/15/2013
  Councilmember Tim Burgess responds to NBA Board of Governors Decision
• 5/15/2013
  Mayor McGinn's statement on NBA vote
• 5/15/2013
  Mayor recognizes The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Co. for its creativity, growth and community commitment
• 5/14/2013
  Mayor proposes more funding for road safety projects
• 5/14/2013
  Mayor announces $500k investment in arts education
• 5/14/2013
  Seattle Animal Shelter presents Cool City Pets Saturday, May 18
• 5/13/2013
  Program featuring historic Jewish voices explores Washington state at the turn of the 20th century
• 5/13/2013
  City to develop outreach strategies for Affordable Care Act
• 5/10/2013
  Mayor Mike McGinn's statement on announcement by Hansen investment team
• 5/10/2013
  Summer fun is coming!
• 5/9/2013
  Councilmembers Harrell and Rasmussen call community meeting on Street name change to honor Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney
• 5/9/2013
  Councilmembers to host discussion on the Growing Transit Communities Strategy
• 5/9/2013
  Mayor's Office launches Startup Seattle Initiative to support local technology startup community growth
• 5/9/2013
  Seattle Women's Commission Seeks Candidates
• 5/9/2013
  As weather warms, Seattle Parks and Recreation reminds users of beach fire rules
• 5/9/2013
  Seattle Parks and Recreation announces pilot program to host weddings in the Seattle Japanese Garden
• 5/8/2013
  Mayor Mike McGinn announces Million Gallon Challenge
• 5/8/2013
  Councilmember Harrell seeks applications for the Seattle Women’s Commission
• 5/8/2013
  Watch us save water AND provide great summer water recreation!
• 5/8/2013
  Bring Mom to the beach this weekend at low tide
• 5/7/2013
  Seattle Police Monitor Merrick Bobb presents first semi-annual report
• 5/7/2013
  Mayor announces outreach effort on gun violence
• 5/7/2013
  Meetings set to discuss future of Seattle's parks
• 5/6/2013
  City Council Town Hall Meeting on Climate Action Tomorrow
• 5/6/2013
  Mayor announces changes to SPD recruitment policy
• 5/6/2013
  Rain gardens sprouting all over Seattle
• 5/6/2013
  Seattle City Council passes South Lake Union rezone
• 5/6/2013
  Councilmember Licata’s statement on the passage of South Lake Union rezone
• 5/6/2013
  Calling all paws! Furry 5K run/walk to benefit orphaned pets
• 5/3/2013
  Fatal contact with high voltage line
• 5/3/2013
  May and June Programs at the Cedar River Watershed
• 5/3/2013
  eattle Parks invites input to help shape the future of parks, programs and facilities
• 5/2/2013
  City files May Day misdemeanor charges
• 5/2/2013
  Seattle City Hall exhibition features photographs from Seattle Police Department archives
• 5/1/2013
  New Members Sought for Mayor's Council on African American Elders
• 5/1/2013
  New Members Sought for Landmarks Preservation Board
• 5/1/2013
  City Council to host second meeting on micro-housing developments
• 5/1/2013
  Mayor updates public on School Road Safety Initiative
• 5/1/2013
  Applicants sought for Seattle Youth Commission
• 5/1/2013
  Council Committee votes to fund new public health gun safety package
• 5/1/2013
  Seattle Park Board May 9 regular meeting is canceled; next meeting is Thursday, June 13
• 5/1/2013
  Seattle Parks, Citizens for Off-Leash Areas to meet May 8
• 4/30/2013
  Foster Cat Orientation at Seattle Animal Shelter May 5
• 4/30/2013
  Councilmembers Bagshaw, Godden, Harrell to appear on May’s City Inside/Out: Council Edition
• 4/30/2013
  City Councilmembers to vote on gun safety public health funding
• 4/30/2013
  Candidates Sought for the Seattle-King County Taxicab Advisory Commission
• 4/30/2013
  Mayor McGinn seeks candidates for Burke-Gilman Place Public Development Authority
• 4/30/2013
  Mayor McGinn's statement on tentative agreement with Seattle Police Officers' Guild
• 4/30/2013
  Public Safety Committee immediately begins process on Pierce Murphy’s OPA Nomination
• 4/29/2013
  Seattle City Light Named Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation
• 4/29/2013
  Metro Executives to brief City Council on potential bus cuts
• 4/29/2013
  Councilmember Rasmussen responds to briefing from Metro managers on potential bus cuts
• 4/29/2013
  Mayor McGinn congratulates transit-centric nominee to lead USDOT
• 4/29/2013
  Councilmember Tim Burgess responds to Metro briefing on pending service cuts
• 4/29/2013
  Randy Engstrom Confirmed as Director of City's Arts Office
• 4/29/2013
  City Council Adopts Food Action Plan
• 4/29/2013
  Mayor McGinn's statement on NBA announcement
• 4/26/2013
  Health Care Reform: How Will It Affect You?
• 4/26/2013
  Quick Action by Seattle, Portland Police Catches Alleged Con Artists
• 4/26/2013
  Mayor announces national police reform expert as new OPA director
• 4/26/2013
  Citizens for Off-Leash Areas holds membership meeting
• 4/25/2013
  Climate Registry Designates Seattle Cty Light a Sustainable Leader with Registered(tm) Status
• 4/25/2013
  Councilmember O'Brien's statement on opting out of yellow pages
• 4/25/2013
  Volunteer Park Spring Restoration Party
• 4/25/2013
  Seattle City Light Announces New Chief of Staff
• 4/24/2013
  Mayor McGinn seeks candidate for Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board
• 4/24/2013
  City of Seattle Reopens King Street Station's Main Waiting Room
• 4/24/2013
  Seattle Parks invites public comment on first draft of Parks Legacy Plan!
• 4/24/2013
  Seattle Parks’ youth summer 2013 employment and training programs call for applications
• 4/24/2013
  Seattle Parks’ Youth Engaged in Service Program applications are available for youth 13-18 and for mentors
• 4/24/2013
  Stretch! Carb load! Hydrate! Seattle Parks Masters Track Meet coming up June 1
• 4/24/2013
  Seattle Parks, Feet First and the Russell Family Foundation present Watershed Walks training
• 4/24/2013
  Seattle Parks offers mixed-media photography workshop at Seattle Japanese Garden
• 4/24/2013
  Power Restored in South Seattle
• 4/24/2013
  Seattle Parks to clear slide debris on Burke-Gilman Trail
• 4/23/2013
  Councilmember Bagshaw visits Olympia to advocate for transportation options
• 4/23/2013
  City offers new relicensing program
• 4/23/2013
  Seattle City Light Presents Port with Energy Efficiency Incentives
• 4/23/2013
  Seattle Parks accepting applications for scholarship funding for youth programs
• 4/23/2013
  ‘Magical Mac ‘n’ Cheese’ this Friday at Northgate Community Center
• 4/22/2013
  New members sought for Mayor’s Council for African American Elders
• 4/22/2013
  Experience the Cedar River Watershed
• 4/22/2013
  Manning's Funeral Parlor/Richard Hugo House to be considered for landmark nomination by Landmarks Preservation Board
• 4/22/2013
  City Council Introduces Climate Action Plan on Earth Day
• 4/22/2013
  City Council to host Town Hall Meeting on Climate Action
• 4/22/2013
  New coalition of regional leaders formed to oppose coal exports
• 4/22/2013
  City Light's 2012 Conservation Work to Save Customers $91 Million
• 4/22/2013
  City Opposes Genetically Engineered Salmon
• 4/22/2013
  City Council Strengthens Affordable Housing Program in South Lake Union
• 4/22/2013
  City of Seattle to Reopen King Street Station’s Main Waiting Room
• 4/22/2013
  Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board seeks new members
• 4/21/2013
  Slide closes Burke-Gilman Trail at NE 117th
• 4/21/2013
  Power Restored to Leschi Area Customers