After years of community organizing, the Seattle City Council voted unanimously in 2014 to approve legislation designating the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Then Councilmember Bruce Harrell said, “We are not reveling in the pain of our past, but indeed we are rejoicing in the celebration of… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle, in partnership with Washington Bus and the Seattle Youth Commission, invites individuals 14-19 years old to City Hall Sunday, September 20 for Youth Power in Action: Seattle’s Day of Civic Engagement for Tomorrow’s Leaders. The event gives local youth opportunities to meet City Officials, demystify the… [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever been curious how our community will respond if a major disaster occurs? Or wondered what you could do to help in an emergency situation? Volunteer workers of the Seattle Emergency Hubs will test their crisis-response skills in activation drills at four Emergency Hubs across the city this… [ Keep reading ]
Indigenous Advisory Council, the Department of Neighborhoods, and Seattle Urban Native Non-Profits invite community to Seattle City Hall on Friday, September 18, 2026, for the inaugural Indigenous Civic Engagement Day. The event will be a full day of interactive workshops, panels, networking, activities, and discussion all with the goal of building and strengthening reciprocal relationships… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s neighborhoods come alive in the summer! As we all relish warmer weather and longer days, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) wants to help you enjoy the vibrancy of our city – block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood. This summer is extra special as we welcome visitors from around the globe for the… [ Keep reading ]
On Saturday, March 21, people of Seattle gathered in South Park for the first Best Day Ever event, a day of service, storytelling, shared meals, and community connection co-created by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Chamber of Connection and local partner Cultivate South Park. Best Day Ever is a community-powered celebration designed to strengthen civic belonging while spotlighting the people,… [ Keep reading ]
This February, City Hall felt a little different. The vibe was fuller. Warmer. Jubilant. In honor of Black History Month, staff from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Public Utilities, and Seattle City Light came together to host Rooted, Resilient, and Rising; a celebration of Black leadership, artistry, and community in Seattle. The gathering honored history. And the… [ Keep reading ]
What makes a neighborhood thrive? Connection. Pride. Shared stories. And people who care deeply about the place they call home. Best Day Ever is a new, one-day, community-powered experience designed to celebrate the vibrancy and culture of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Each day’s events bring residents together through service activities, movement, storytelling,… [ Keep reading ]
Attending the All-America City Award: A Transformative Experience by Linda Li, Community Liaison Attending the All-America City Award was nothing short of inspiring. Cities from all across the country had gathered—big, small, rural, urban. We heard amazing stories about resilience, equity, innovation, and community building—it became immediately clear that this… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that 1 in 4 American adults have a disability? Although this accounts for roughly 42.5 million people, accessibility support and infrastructure are still lacking across the U.S. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are taking a look back at the… [ Keep reading ]
