City of Seattle Government

Seattle—At 7:20 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a house on fire in the 7300 block of 53rd Ave. NE. Several callers reported the sound of an explosion with smoke and flames visible in the backyard. Engine 38 was the first unit on scene and encountered a family of three with an adult woman reporting that her mother was still inside the home, likely in a second-floor bedroom.

Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) announced that he’s introducing an affordable alternative to the Seattle Transit Measure renewal, CB 121226, proposed by the mayor and currently being considered by the City Council. The mayor’s proposal would increase the sales tax by 0.15% to 0.3%, while Councilmember Kettle’s amendment would increase the sales tax by a more affordable 0.05% “A healthy transit and transportation system is absolutely essential for Seattle.

Today, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1), chair of the Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District, announced plans to introduce five amendments to the 2026 Seattle Transit Measure (STM) proposal to be discussed at the next Select Committee meeting on Monday, July 6. “Our STM amendment approach includes a high-level focus on improved transit safety, accessibility, accountability, transparency, and oversight.

Formerly known as Summer of Safety, Seattle Parks and Recreation’s free drop-in program offers structured activities, caring mentors, and welcoming spaces for youth throughout the summer. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is launching Summer Teen XP (Experience) – Belong, Become, Thrive, formerly known as Summer of Safety, a free summer drop-in program offering structured activities, caring mentors, and welcoming spaces for youth throughout the summer.

Select Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Lights at select athletic fields will be on during the evenings of July 3–5 to help deter fireworks. Read more about the field lighting schedule here.

Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 9 PM. The lights will be turned on to discourage the use of fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in the city of Seattle and will destroy the artificial turf on the fields or surrounding facilities.

Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a three-step plan to stabilize, right size, and reset the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). The plan prioritizes maintaining critical regional services for people experiencing homelessness and launches immediate actions to improve oversight and protect the integrity of public funds.

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in one of the upcoming project update public meetings for the Green Lake Community Center, Pool and Play Area. These meetings are an opportunity for the community to learn more about the current design concepts and provide input. Please join us on Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30 pm or Saturday, July 18 at 10 am. Both events will be held at Green Lake Community Center, 7201 East Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA  98103.

Today King County Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and Jorge L. Barón and Seattle City Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Dionne Foster, who serve on the Governing Board of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA), issued the following statement in response to the compliance and stabilization plan announced Wednesday by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie B.

Today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski (District 1) released the following statement after Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced they will be taking back substantially all homeless service provider contracts from the King Country Regional Homelessness Authority.