The Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program is documenting landmarks, stories, and the heritage of Black Seattle, and we need your help to get it right! We know that our records are incomplete, and there are gaps in how Black history has been preserved in Seattle. Over the years, the… [ Keep reading ]
On this five-year anniversary of the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC), the Department of Neighborhoods spoke with Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), Muckleshoot Tribal Council Chair Donny Stevenson, and Indigenous Advisory Council Liaison for the Department of Neighborhoods Kolbi Monasmith about the history, the story, the background, the impact,… [ Keep reading ]
We recently connected with local writer, director, and producer Chris Hopper to learn about how a Neighborhood Matching Fund grant has helped support the Black and Tan Project and bring community theater to more people in Seattle. Chris has written and directed multiple plays centering Black history, culture, and experience… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Parks & Recreation, Community School – West Seattle, and community partners held a press event on Sept. 2 to launch volunteer recruitment for Show Up, Seattle!, Day of Service, the annual event which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. With events… [ Keep reading ]
We recently caught up with Francesca Murnan (Shawnee and Cherokee), former Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) Liaison for the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) who now serves as the Tribal Relations Director at the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. Learn more about what drew Francesca to DON, her role in launching the IAC,… [ Keep reading ]
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. Allynn grew up in Yesler Terrace and is a proud graduate 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 ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites residents of Seattle to save the date for Show Up, Seattle!, Seattle’s annual citywide day of service, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. As the Department of Neighborhoods celebrates 35 years of partnering with communities across Seattle, we’re especially grateful for the organizations, neighborhood groups,… [ 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 ]
We recently connected with Sam Prudente, a 2024 People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) participant, to learn about their experience in the program, gaining insight into local government, and shaping community leadership skills. Sam was part of cohort hosted in partnership with Asian Counseling and Referral Services. Meet Sam! What… [ Keep reading ]
