The International Special Review District (ISRD) Board announces candidate(s) for two board positions up for its annual election of board members. Nominations closed on Monday, October 19, 2026 for Position #3 and #5. Nominations closed on Monday, October 19, and one candidate was nominated. Two board positions are up for… [ Keep reading ]
This Transgender Awareness Month, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods celebrates the trans community and the organizations building a more welcoming Seattle, one connection at a time. Sometimes, belonging is the moment you realize you can finally exhale. For Kai of Gender Justice League, a Seattle-based organization that Seattle Department of Neighborhoods… [ Keep reading ]
Imagine 20 young kids dressed in vibrant traditional Central American regalia entering Seattle City Hall’s Bertha Knight Landes Room, following their passionate teacher in a procession through a packed crowd. Their voices rise together in a chant, “¡Unidos, Somos Más!” Signs held high, faces beaming, they bring a burst of… [ Keep reading ]
This summer, we sat down with Interbay P-Patch gardener Ray Schutte to learn about the history of the garden, the long journey to its current location, and how the space is rooted in building and harnessing community relationships. How long have you been a P-Patch Gardener? I’ve been involved with… [ Keep reading ]
In 1970, Bernie Whitebear and Native leaders from across the nation carefully organized a grassroots community occupation of Seattle’s Fort Lawton to reclaim the land taken from them and declare that Indigenous people belong in these spaces. While activists faced harsh resistance from military police, the movement gained nationwide attention… [ Keep reading ]
Five years ago, day of service started as an annual citywide volunteer day of action when Seattle neighbors could come together to roll up their sleeves and give back — with volunteer opportunities in neighborhoods across the city. Now, Show Up, Seattle! Day of Service came back on September 26,… [ Keep reading ]
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 seeks community members to fill five vacant positions on the Seattle Renters’ Commission (SRC). Two of these positions will be appointed by Council, two by Mayor Wilson, and one commission-selected appointment. Service terms for new members will begin in March 2027. The SRC is composed of 15 members, including… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson seeks a new member to serve on the Pike Place Historical Commission for Position 9 – Property Owner. This position is open to anyone who owns property within the Pike Place Market Historical District such as a building, residential condominium, or commercial condominium. The Pike Place… [ Keep reading ]
We recently connected with Jim Diers, the first director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), to learn about his work building our department, the important role DON plays in building trusted relationships with the public, the value of community power, and how he has established similar programs and departments throughout… [ Keep reading ]
