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SDOT Completes Safe Routes At All Seattle Schools, Sets Sights on Further Safety Improvements
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 Hosts Community Health & Wellness Fair On Oct. 26
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.
October 2024 Author Readings And Community Events With The Seattle Public Library
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.
Tacoma City Council Invites Residents To Join Community’s Police Advisory Committee
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.
HUD Announces Significant Policy Changes To Aid Homeless Veterans
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.
Tacoma City Council Approves Funding For New Multicultural Child & Family Hope Center
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.
Washington County Secures $1.8M For Home Electrification Rebates And Incentives
Pierce County Human Services and Planning and Public Works were awarded $1.833 million from the Washington State Department of Commerce's Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate grant to provide rebates and incentive programs for home electrification, including high efficiency heat pumps, water heaters, and necessary electrical panel upgrades.
Governor’s Veterans Affairs Committee Seeks Nominations For Outstanding Service Award
The Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards, which recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond to care for veterans and their families.
Tacoma To Host Workshop On Doing Business With The City On July 16
The City of Tacoma's Equity in Contracting team is hosting a workshop on July 16 to educate businesses on the City's bidding, contracting, and procurement process, and to provide information on doing business with the City.
Washington State Halts Shellfish Harvesting Amid Toxicity Concerns
As part of a broader Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) occurrence along the Oregon coast, where several recreational mussel harvesters fell ill over Memorial Day weekend, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is now closely monitoring high levels of PSP in shellfish along Washington’s Pacific Coast. Due to the extreme risk of PSP, all recreational shellfish harvests are prohibited in Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay.