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Seattle has some of the purest drinking water in the nation. Do you know where it comes from?

In our latest audio story, producer Christie Roberston takes us to the Cedar River Watershed, where Seattle residents explore the source of their drinking water through guided tours, language support, ...
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Heart to Heart: Get to Know Department of Neighborhoods Director Quynh Pham and Deputy Director Cu Vu

Throughout the span of their careers, one thing has remained steadfast for both Department of Neighborhoods (DON), Director Quynh Pham and Deputy Director Cuc Vu; community empowerment. From leading ...
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Current and Former Department of Neighborhoods Staff Gather to Celebrate 35 Years of Serving Community

The scene couldn’t have been more idyllic. The golden hour sunset spreading across Capitol Hill. Autumn leaves gently falling on rainbow crosswalks. The sound of excited reunions and 90s music echoing ...
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A Place to Breathe: How Community Helps Make Seattle Stronger

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, ...
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City of Seattle Honors Hispanic Heritage Month at City Hall

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 ...
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Have We Met? Ray Schutte, Interbay P-Patch Gardener

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 continues to be rooted in ...
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with City Hall Flag Raising and Native-Led Events Across Seattle

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 ...
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Have We Met? Jim Diers, the First Director of the Department of Neighborhoods

Have We Met? is a special storytelling series celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Throughout the next 365 days, we’re introducing the people who help shape ...
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City of Seattle Hosts “Youth Power in Action,” a Day of Civic Engagement for Tomorrow’s Leaders

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 ...
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Eritrean Association in Greater Seattle Updates Community Center with Neighborhood Matching Fund Grant

Serving more than 3000 residents, Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle (EAGS) creates a space that fosters connections, supports growth, and preserves the rich heritage of the local East African ...
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Preserving the LGBTQ+ History of Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square is the historic heart of the Seattle. Long before the city was founded, this area was home to Dzizdilalich, a Coast Salish village where the Suquamish, Duwamish, and Muckleshoot peoples ...
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Community-Led Projects Across Seattle Receive Nearly $1 Million Through Neighborhood Matching Fund

Twenty-two community-led projects across Seattle are receiving nearly $1 million through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), helping residents bring their ideas ...