🧙🏻‍♂️ Gnomes take over one Seattle neighborhood

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New bakery brings Mexican & Central American flavors to City Hall

Mayra Sibrian, owner of Pan de La Selva, bakes pastries

A taste of Mexico and Central America arrived downtown. 🍞 After years of baking for markets and pop-ups, Pan de La Selva owner Mayra Sibrian is opening her first storefront with support from the Office of Economic Development's Seattle Restored program. Sibrian offers fresh-baked goods inspired by Mexican and Central American traditions and plans to expand her menu through collaborations with local entrepreneurs.

 

Council Edition: Rinck, Saka weigh in on taxes, public safety, housing & more

Brian Callanan with Councilmembers Rinck and Saka

Seattle City Council’s summer agenda has been packed: from putting a new business and occupation tax proposal before voters, to confronting a rise in gun violence, to debating appointments to the Renters Commission. Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Rob Saka unpack these issues and more on Council Edition.

 

Hmong farmers bring flower power — and smiles — to Pike Place Market

Lue Thao holds flowers at Pike Place Market

🌸 “You get to see people be so happy.” First-generation Hmong farmer Lue Thao’s vibrant Pike Place Market flowers carry a story of resilience, heritage, and hope. Learn more about Thao's story from our friends at Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

 

💻 Rob Lloyd brings 20+ years of tech leadership to City of Seattle

Chief Technology Officer Rob Lloyd

Meet Rob Lloyd, Seattle Information Technology’s Chief Technology Officer! His global roots and life journey has shaped his deep passion for public service. As CTO, he leads the team that keeps the City of Seattle's technology secure, reliable, and working for both employees and residents.⁠

 

The Gnomes of Madrona add some whimsy in the woods

A gnome in a valley in Madrona

🧙🏻‍♂️There’s gnome place like Madrona — especially when 100 tiny guardians live there. We recently visited a whimsical spot near Lake Washington that, until now, only gnomes knew about.