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Katie B. Wilson sworn in as 58th mayor of Seattle

Katie Wilson takes the oath of office

“To all of you… this is your city.”  Mayor Katie B. Wilson was sworn in on Friday as Seattle’s 58th mayor, celebrating the moment with community members and supporters while sharing her vision for the city's future.

 

A final farewell on Puget Sound through Washington State Ferries

Family members hold the ashes of a loved  one on a Washington State Ferry

Washington State Ferries tie us together in life, carrying us across Puget Sound to work, to loved ones, and home again. A special program also allows families to honor that connection at the end of life. Through a state-issued permit, families may lay loved ones to rest along many ferry routes that cross the Sound.

 

One kayaker’s mission to map thousands of miles of Puget Sound shoreline

A kayaker surveys shoreline

Long days. Narrow weather windows. One big goal. Meet the kayaker mapping thousands of miles of Puget Sound’s shoreline to help protect the body of water that connect us all.

 

Eci Ameh brings lifelong passion for justice to Seattle Community Police Commission

Eci Ameh smiles in her office

The Seattle Community Police Commission plays a vital role in Seattle’s police accountability system, and Eci Ameh is at its helm. Her mission: make sure the voices most impacted by policing are heard loud and clear.