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Mayor Wilson Launches Search for Seattle’s Next Police Chief
Seattle City - Washington State
Seattle – Today, Mayor Katie Wilson launched the City of Seattle’s national search for a Chief of Police for the Seattle Police Department (SPD). “I am looking for a leader who understands that public safety starts with public trust.
New 2024 Seattle Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows a Decline in Climate Pollution as Seattle Grows
Seattle City - Washington State
Today, we released Seattle’s 2024 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory.
State officials confirm first detection of emerald ash borer in Washington state
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Destructive pest likely to wipe out majority of ash tree population OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) confirmed a...
“Game Changing”: Washington State Court Administrator Earns National Leadership Award
Washington State Courts
“Game Changing”: Washington State Court Administrator Earns National Leadership Award August 19, 2026 For leadership described as “innovative and game changing” by Washington Supreme Court justices, Washington State Court Administrator Dawn Marie...
Dr. Kirk Adams Book 'The Disability Dividend' Makes Business Case for Inclusion
EIN Presswire
The former CEO of two national disability organizations makes the financial case that overlooking disabled talent costs companies revenue and retention.
Community Resource Day 2026: Growing Partnerships and Meeting Evolving Community Needs
Seattle City - Washington State
Nearly 100 community members from across Seattle and King County visited Seattle Municipal Court (SMC)’s Community Resource Day on Aug. 21 at the Rainier Community Center in Columbia City. As in previous years, SMC staff supported attendees with...
Airtripmaker Launches Premium Economy, Business Class & First Class Flights Service for Companies, Corporates & Groups
EIN Presswire
Airtripmaker is expanding its U.S and Canada platform by introducing enhanced coverage for Luxury Premium Travel Service for Companies, Corporates & Groups GERMANTOWN, MD, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Airtripmaker, a...
Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Consultants for Community-Driven Central District Black Legacy Parks Plan
Seattle City - Washington State
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking qualified consultants to help lead the Central District Black Legacy Plan, a community-driven planning effort focused on celebrating and preserving the history and legacy of Black activists,...
Commerce awards $1 million to encourage innovative business and manufacturing expansion
Washington State Department of Commerce
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $1 million in grant funding to seven businesses and organizations to accelerate manufacturing expansion, creating workforce development and economic opportunities across the...
Seattle Animal Shelter Launches “Picture Pawfect” Photo Contest to Identify Seattle’s Cutest Pet and Support Local Animals in Need
Seattle City - Washington State
The Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) is calling on Seattleites to help answer one of the city’s most pressing and delightful questions: Who is Seattle’s cutest pet? Every pet owner believes their animal is the cutest, and now SAS is giving the...
Mayor Wilson Signs Executive Order to Accelerate and Strengthen Seattle’s Vision Zero Work
Seattle City - Washington State
Executive Order sets new timeline for priority safety projects, expands proven safety tools, and strengthens coordination across City departments SEATTLE – Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced an Executive Order to accelerate and strengthen...
City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity Index Honored with Special Achievement in GIS Award
Seattle City - Washington State
SEATTLE, WA — The City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity (RSE) Index has received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award from Esri. The award was presented at the 2026 Esri User Conference and recognizes organizations that use GIS in...
Ukrainian American Community Prepares to Mark 35th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence at Seattle Center - August 29th
EIN Presswire
Day-long Ukrainian Independence celebration features Eurovision medalist alyona alyona, Ukrainian food, culture, and humanitarian efforts SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Ukrainian Association of Washington...
Department of Neighborhoods’ Allynn Ruth Honored for 50 Years of Service with the City of Seattle
Seattle City - Washington State
On August 18, community members and City officials, past and present, filled the Seattle City Council Chambers to celebrate the official proclamation of Allynn Ruth Day, honoring her 51 years of public service at the City of Seattle.
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs names Melody Sky Weaver new Washington State Librarian
Washington Secretary of State
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs appointed Melody Sky Weaver to serve as the next Washington State Librarian.
Colleague AI Awarded $1.25-2M NSF SBIR Phase II Grant to Deepen AI Tools and Innovation in K-12 Education
EIN Presswire
Prestigious Award to Boost R&D Efforts Including Agentic AI Tools and Architecture Custom Built for K-12 With Extensive Co-design and In-School Studies SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Colleague AI, a...
Chair Saka proposes ‘SAFER Streets Act’ to turn Seattle’s Vision Zero commitments into durable law and accelerate traffic safety improvements
Seattle City - Washington State
Today Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), chair of the Transportation, Waterfront and Seattle Center Committee, proposed the groundwork for first-of-its-kind traffic safety legislation — the Seattle SAFER (Safe Accountable Flexible Equitable...
Mayor Wilson Announces Executive Order to Accelerate Housing Production Across Seattle
Seattle City - Washington State
Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced actions outlined in Executive Order 2026‑4 to address housing production and housing affordability.
American Kidney Fund Activates Disaster Relief Program to Provide Aid to Dialysis and Post-Transplant Patients in Washington State Affected by Wildfires
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kidney Fund (AKF) has activated its Disaster Relief Program to assist dialysis and post-transplant patients affected by the wildfires in Washington state.
Olympia Pharmaceuticals Advances Longevity Offerings With Advanced Injectable CoQ10 Formulation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olympia Pharmaceuticals, a premier FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility and 503A pharmacy, today announced the launch of its new Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10) injectable formulation.
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