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Help Shape the Future of Your Utilities and the Environment! Join Seattle Public Utilities' Customer Review Panel: Seattle Public Utilities is looking for new members to contribute expertise and passion to improve utility services and advance their commitment to environmental stewardship and social justice. Learn more about the Customer Review Panel and apply by May 30.
Turn Up the Heat at Seattle Center’s “Summer at the Center” - A Season of Free, Festive Fun for Everyone: Summer is back, and so is the sunshine-fueled excitement of Summer at the Center, sponsored by Muckleshoot Casino Resort. Seattle Center comes alive with free, fun-filled experiences for all ages. Check out the schedule of events and mark your calendar for some summer fun!
Applications Open for Decarbonization Grants to Help Community Buildings Reduce Climate Pollution: Buildings are responsible for 40% of Seattle’s emissions. Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment have designed the grants to help operators of buildings serving communities hit first and worst by climate change reduce pollution through upgrades or engineering support. Learn more about and apply by June 10.
Apply for the 2025 Tenant Improvement Program by May 27: The program supports established businesses with upgrades that will stabilize their business. This year’s investments will support sign and equipment funding. Learn more and see if you are eligible to apply.
Explore Seattle Parks That Honor Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage and Community: These green spaces not only celebrate the history, contributions, and traditions of AANHPI cultures but also serve as serene retreats and lively hubs for connection and reflection. Read more about these vibrant Seattle Parks that celebrate our city’s cultural diversity.
Raise the Pride Flag at Seattle City Hall with the LGBTQ Commission on May 31: This event is open to all and will feature remarks from Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center and Lavender Rights Project and a Pride Month proclamation. Learn more about the City Hall Pride Flag Raising.
Environmental Justice Fund Celebrates Seven Years of Funding Community Climate Projects: The Fund’s recently released Impact Report highlights the more than $2.6 Million given to 43 Community Organizations in the first 5 years of the fund. Read the Impact Report and learn more about the Environmental Justice Fund.
Celebrate Juneteenth in Seattle’s Seward Park: The City of Seattle invites you and your family to join our Juneteenth Celebration as we honor African American freedom, culture, and achievements. Check out the list of activities and event information.
Attention All Artists! Grants Open for 2026 Downtown Activations and Exhibitions: Funds up to $50,000 are available for individual artists, cultural producers, arts administrators, creative workers, community groups, and arts and cultural organizations to propose projects with a theme of “We Still Dream a Future.” Learn more about the grant and apply by June 3.
Two New African Diaspora Businesses Join the Fabric of Little Saigon Neighborhood
Africanita Market and Conspagna Ethiopian Restaurant opened their doors in the Little Saigon neighborhood this past winter. Both places sought locations on Jackson Street and were thrilled to land their spot. “We spent two years, the same day we saw this location we decided [on it]” grins Tesfaye Gebrkidan, Conspagna co-owner. Patrons at both businesses emphasized that feeling of home. “Not many places have tibs (beef or lamb cooked in butter and spices) and doro wat (chicken stew) that tastes just like back home,” vouched Samuel Shumye, dining with friends. Africanita and Conspagna bring new diasporas to celebrate community and culture in the neighborhood, itself with a diverse history.
Read more in the International Examiner.
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Family’s West Seattle Garden Becomes Neighborhood Project
Seattle’s newest P-Patch, Beyers’ Bulldog Garden, is named for the Beyers family, who for generations owned and gardened the undeveloped West Seattle property. For decades, Bill Beyers Sr. tended his big, sunny plot, working the rich, chocolate soil, putting in fruit trees, and planting vegetable beds that included generous rows of ‘Early Girl’ tomatoes. When Beyers died, care for the garden was taken over by his son Billy and then his wife, Margi. When Margi died in early 2024, she left the property to GROW, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving existing gardens and coaching neighbors through the process of creating new community gardens, orchards, or open space.
Read more in the Seattle Times.
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What Stories and Content Would You Like to See?: The City of Seattle and Seattle Channel would like to better understand what kinds of programs you want to see, how you currently watch (or would like to watch) our content, your thoughts on local media in our community, and how we can build long-term sustainability for the Seattle Channel. Share your thoughts with this quick survey.
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