Comm Briefs

Seattle police are investigating a series of violent incidents across the city, including a mass shooting in the Chinatown-International District, a fatal shooting in West Seattle, and a stabbing in North Seattle, with detectives working to solve the cases.

The Tacoma City Council is seeking volunteers for four positions on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, including two general member positions, one alternate position, and one youth or young adult position, to promote immigrant and refugee access to Tacoma's economic, cultural, and civic life.

Due to high voter turnout for the General Election today, the Pierce County Auditor's Office has limited some services, including passport services, licensing and recording services, and parking, and encourages residents to complete transactions online or visit one of 10 countywide licensing agencies.

Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board is inviting public comment on the nomination of Lake Court Apartments for landmark designation during a meeting on November 6, 2024, with details available on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website.

The City of Seattle has completed Safe Routes to School improvements at every public school in the city, fulfilling a milestone set in the 2015 Move Seattle Levy, and is now focusing on expanding street and sidewalk safety upgrades across the city.

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic is hosting a Community Health & Wellness Fair on October 26 at Washington Hall, offering free health services, educational resources, and fun activities for families in the Central District.

The Seattle Public Library is hosting a variety of author and community events in October, including discussions on homelessness, a live podcast taping of Text Me Back!, and a series of writing events and book clubs.

The Tacoma City Council is inviting passionate residents to apply for five open positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee, which serves as an advisory group to the City Council on matters related to TPD policy and practices.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced policy changes to ensure that veterans receiving service-connected disability benefits are not ineligible for supportive housing projects, and has awarded $20 million to public housing agencies to further improve the HUD-VASH program.

The Tacoma City Council has authorized a $1.5 million financing arrangement with the Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center to construct a new facility, which will help the Hope Center expand services, increase capacity, and improve efficiency in the delivery of services.