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Recent News Releases (last 60 days):

• 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
• 5/21/2013
  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
• 4/21/2013
  Slide closes Burke-Gilman Trail at NE 117th
• 4/21/2013
  Power Restored to Leschi Area Customers
• 4/19/2013
  Councilmember O’Brien to Testify for Transportation Options in Olympia
• 4/19/2013
  Councilmember Conlin Encourages Participation at Happiness Open House
• 4/18/2013
  Councilmembers to consider Publicly Financed Campaigns for Seattle
• 4/18/2013
  City awards $606,000 in matching funds for neighborhood projects
• 4/18/2013
  Landmarks Preservation Board to consider landmark nomination for Alexander Hall at Seattle Pacific University
• 4/17/2013
  Regular garbage, recycling and compost pickup for Seattle residents Thursday
• 4/17/2013
  Vouchers provide fresh fruits and vegetables for low-income seniors
• 4/17/2013
  Funding available for Seattle arts and cultural organizations to support public access
• 4/17/2013
  Mayor McGinn's statement on Gov. Inslee signing bills to fight human trafficking
• 4/17/2013
  Ballard Community Center’s 21st Annual Daddy-Daughter Dinner is April 27
• 4/17/2013
  Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee to hold public hearing on potential Opportunity Fund projects
• 4/16/2013
  City Council to discuss micro-housing developments Thursday
• 4/16/2013
  Mayor announces agreement with ArenaCo for KeyArena investments, operations
• 4/16/2013
  Councilmembers Godden and O’Brien release statement on white pages directories ruling
• 4/16/2013
  New Members Sought for Landmarks Preservation Board
• 4/16/2013
  Seattle Animal Shelter presents
• 4/16/2013
  Copper wire stolen from Delridge Playfield; repairs to cost $10,000 - $20,000
• 4/15/2013
  Mayor Mike McGinn's statement on tragedy in Boston
• 4/15/2013
  Nominations open for 2013 Mayor's Arts Awards
• 4/15/2013
  Seattle Parks opens renovated Volunteer Park play area
• 4/13/2013
  Power Restored in University District and Capitol Hill
• 4/12/2013
  Mayor McGinn's statement on ruling by Judge Middaugh
• 4/11/2013
  Mayor announces availability of child care assistance
• 4/11/2013
  Councilmember Harrell seeks applications for the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities
• 4/10/2013
  Mayor advances plans for new Ship Canal crossing, new University District to South Lake Union transit corridor
• 4/9/2013
  Mayor McGinn updates the public on Fourth of July fireworks in Seattle
• 4/9/2013
  Fabulous Felines Available for Adoption at the Belltown Community Center
• 4/8/2013
  Statement on Bellevue Police Department action in Columbia City from Councilmembers Sally J. Clark and Bruce Harrell
• 4/8/2013
  Chief Diaz announces his retirement, interim chief appointed
• 4/8/2013
  Holmes' statement on Diaz retirement
• 4/8/2013
  Councilmember Bruce Harrell responds to the retirement of Chief Diaz
• 4/8/2013
  Councilmember Tim Burgess responds to the retirement of Chief Diaz
• 4/8/2013
  Councilmember Godden announces adoption of “No Child Without Water” legislation
• 4/4/2013
  City launches online survey about technology use
• 4/3/2013
  Councilmembers Clark, O’Brien Advocate for Transportation Options in Olympia
• 4/3/2013
  Seattle City Council Welcomes New Communications Director
• 4/3/2013
  City Attorney announces charging decisions in two officer-involved cases referred by SPD
• 4/3/2013
  Artwork by Native American artists featured at Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery
• 4/3/2013
  Seattle Parks and Recreation starts construction on Madrona Shelterhouse
• 4/2/2013
  The opportunity is yours: Ask City Councilmembers your questions
• 4/2/2013
  City Hall Open House to be held on Saturday, April 6
• 4/2/2013
  Foster Cat Orientation at Seattle Animal Shelter April 7
• 4/2/2013
  Seattle Parks and Recreation completes final Levy playfield renovation project
• 4/1/2013
  10th Anniversary Line-up of the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival Announced
• 4/1/2013
  Seattle City Council statement on the passing of former Councilmember Cheryl Chow
• 4/1/2013
  Seven remaining Councilmembers announce candidacy for Mayor
• 4/1/2013
  Volunteer Park Conservatory hosts “BOTANICAL EXOTICA - A Monumental Collection of the Rare and Beautiful” art glass display
• 4/1/2013
  Camp Long WSUE Challenge Course Grand Opening and Open House
• 3/29/2013
  Seattle, King County, Bothell, and Federal Way all offer license amnesty to pet owners this April
• 3/28/2013
  Mayor applauds PSRC for conducting regional economic impact study of coal trains proposal
• 3/28/2013
  Sustainable Path Foundation Names Councilmember Richard Conlin as "Sustainability Trailblazer"
• 3/28/2013
  Mayor McGinn's statement on Governor
• 3/28/2013
  Seeking artists to develop temporary artworks for 'Art Interruption 2013'
• 3/27/2013
  Seattle Animal Shelter warns cat owners about dangers of spring flowers
• 3/26/2013
  Seattle City Light-Backed Researchers Win Awards
• 3/25/2013
  Seattle City Light Offers Instant discounts on LED Bulbs
• 3/25/2013
  Mayor McGinn submits Randy Engstrom for confirmation as Director of Arts and Culture
• 3/25/2013
  City of Seattle focuses on weather for Portable Works Collection purchase
• 3/25/2013
  Mayor McGinn's statement on Council confirmation of Community Police Commission members