Countywide Health Directive Beginning May 18, 2020 .@KCPubHealth issued a countywide health directive instructing residents to wear cloth face coverings in confined public spaces. This effort is critical to slowing the spread of #COVID19 in our communities. Learn more: kingcounty.gov/masks The @CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is experiencing one of the most consequential events in our City’s history: the COVID-19 pandemic. Our community has been resilient and dedicated. We are looking out for one another and working together to flatten the curve and protect our most vulnerable communities and those on the frontlines of this… [ Keep reading ]
@seattledot @SeattleEconomy With the weekend closing in, we are all excited to get out enjoy being outside. Check out the new Stay Healthy Street locations to allow for safe and social distancing. The streets are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until further notice. Keep walking, keep… [ Keep reading ]
#artdisplays4homestays City residents encouraged to display homemade works of art. Seattle, WA (May 1, 2020)- The quarantine and Covid-19 cannot squash the creative community in Seattle. Let’s make some art! Seattle’s cultural community in association with the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture encourages residents to participate in a city-wide art… [ Keep reading ]
Hey Seattle! We will be back this week for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (note time change: we know your kiddos go to bed early!). Check out the map to see if you are in the yellow highlighted target zone for Friday, April 24. Click here to view the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (April 16, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today that the City of Seattle is making up to 100 rooms at the Executive Pacific Hotel available for health care workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rooms are available for quarantine for health care workers to prevent… [ Keep reading ]
Friday Night Lights Join the Seattle Fire Department beginning this Friday for ‘FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS’. Fire engines and ladder trucks from all fire stations will drive slowly through a portion of their fire districts from 7-8 p.m. targeting highly residential streets and areas with assisted living and long-term care facilities…. [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE, WA—ArtsFund announced today that Michael Greer has been selected as ArtsFund’s new President and CEO following an extensive national search. Mr. Greer has been Executive Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre since 2017. As a former professional dancer and experienced executive, Greer’s leadership experience spans both the for-profit and nonprofit… [ Keep reading ]
Working people in Seattle are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our region is transitioning from having one of the lowest unemployment rates anywhere, to seeing unemployment claims soar statewide. That’s why Mayor Jenny Durkan created an expanded grocery voucher program, which will provide $800 in grocery vouchers to working… [ Keep reading ]
Expanded Grocery Voucher Program Will Support Workers Who Have Recently Lost Their Jobs or Experienced a Significant Reduction in Hours Due to COVID-19 NHL Seattle Donation Also Provides Grants to 21 Seattle Center Arts and Nonprofit Tenants Seattle (April 14, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today launched the City of… [ Keep reading ]
