The Seattle National Guard Armory opened on April 16, 1939, making this the 80th anniversary of the building’s opening. The monumental Streamlined Modern building, with its 18-inch thick walls, has served many governmental and community purposes during its long life. Now as it enters its next chapter, it is undergoing… [ 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 ]
Join The Vera Project & Artist Home on April 24th for Live from our Living Rooms, a virtual benefit concert to support Washington’s DIY Community. Featuring a telethon-style mix of music, art, educational workshops, and guest speakers, 100% of proceeds will go toward sustaining young people and community centers disproportionately… [ Keep reading ]
Shopping Tips Attention Seattle shoppers! Our grocery stores are working hard to keep their employees and customers as safe as possible. Do your part to help slow the spread of COVID-19: Limit your trips. Buy only what you need for a week/7 days Respect special shopping hours. Follow social-distance guidance… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Jenny Durkan & Seattle Economy announced the first 250 grants of the City’s Small Business Stabilization Fund. As of April 13, 250 of Seattle’s small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis have received a $10,000 grant to help with day-to-day expenses like payroll and rent. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3b6PJeH
Seattle Center continues to offer fun, creative ways to interact virtually with campus organizations and programs. The Seattle Center website captures these experiences in a new landing page, Seattle Center Arts at Home. Here are some of the ways it lists to connect with the Center this month online and… [ Keep reading ]
