Seattle is joining in the national Memorial to Live Lost to COVID-19 Tuesday, Jan. 19. The Memorial features the lighting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the illumination of buildings and ringing of church bells in a national moment of unity and remembrance. The program in Washington D.C. emphasizes… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál, 24 cultural festivals presented by Seattle Center in partnership with regional community organizations, returns for its 24th year in 2021. This unique and revealing series turned virtual in 2020 in response to the pandemic, and most Festál events will remain partially or fully online in 2021. The… [ Keep reading ]
New Year’s Eve activities at Seattle Center will not take place in-person. Tune in to KING 5 starting at 11:35 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, or stream The Space Needle’s New Year’s Celebration Will Burst Through Screens With a Never-Before-Seen Virtual Spectacular SEATTLE, December 2, 2020 – The Space Needle… [ Keep reading ]
On November 15, Governor Jay Inslee issued new statewide restrictions on social gatherings and businesses in response to the surge of COVID-19 across Washington state. Seattle was the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in America. Unlike the other Washington, every step of the way our local officials, residents, and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: The Italian Festival offers a cornucopia of Italian culture online starting at 12 noon, Saturday, Sept. 26. Virtual elements include music, cooking demonstrations, Italian dog and car shows, Le Arti della Festa, historical photos and more. To access the various links, visit www.FestaSeattle.com or www.SeattleCenter.com/Festal. Seattle Center Studios recorded… [ Keep reading ]
In place of in-person summer activities on the grounds, Seattle Center and its resident organizations offer multiple virtual options this month. Streaming summer camps, masterclasses, music, classical performances and much more present fun, engaging and educational experiences for youth, families, aspiring artists and the public at large. Seattle Center Arts… [ Keep reading ]
As we look forward, we see many bright spots on our horizon. While in-person events are on hold, Seattle Center Studios is primed to produce outstanding virtual programming, coming soon. Seattle Center Armory is quietly undergoing major exterior upgrades that will highlight its historic facade. International Fountain is getting a… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light wants to empower and protect customers from falling victim to scam attacks. City Light customers, and utility customers around the nation, have been receiving calls by scammers posing as utility employees threatening to shut off power if a payment is not immediately made. The scammers are targeting… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is launching the Seattle Together initiative, which is designed to celebrate ideas, share resources and events, and connect community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Seattle Together initiative asks community members to amplify stories of good work and resiliency by residents, elevate resources and share best practices,… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
