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Seattle's new mayor, Katie B. Wilson

Mayor Wilson Inauguration Speech - Office of the Mayor Mayor Katie B. Wilson was sworn into office on January 2, 2026. Remarks as written: It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today. I look out and I see so many people who have played a role in getting us to this place of promise and hope. […]

Ringing in the New Year: King County Metro and regional transit agencies celebrate New Year’s Eve with free fares King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced today that Metro will join other regional transit agencies to provide free rides this New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Riders can travel without paying fares …

Protect our precious beaches, like Golden Gardens, and skip the holiday tradition of burning trees in our parks.

Why?

🔥 Dry trees burn fast and dangerously, thus creating a fire hazard.
🌊 It harms the environment and can leave behind ash and other materials.
🚫 Burning trees is simply not allowed in our public spaces.

This New Year’s season, keep our beaches clean and safe, and choose a more environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your tree. Here are some suggestions:

♻️ Break them down in a compost bin.
🚛 Set them out with your regular yard-waste bins for collection.
🎄 Use a local tree-recycling programs. Often there are free disposal options nearby!

Thank you for helping protect our parks, and Happy New Year!

It’s that time of year that we’re especially grateful for all our transit operators & riders! This New Year’s Eve, get home safely with fare free transit.
For info on schedule adjustments during the next 2 weeks and more:
https://kingcountymetro.blog/2025/12/22/king-county-metro-and-regional-transit-agencies-to-help-riders-celebrate-with-free-fares-on-new-years-eve-2/.

When heavy rains fall, the chances of landslides rise. Here are some dos and don'ts that will help you prepare, as well as a list of helpful resources to call should you find a landslide.

Visit our emergency preparedness site to learn more about what to expect and what you can do. https://bit.ly/4atcFE6

⚠️ After a brief lull, rivers across western Washington are on the rise again this morning. Flows are rising very quickly, so travel with caution and NEVER drive into water flowing over the road.

HIGH LANDSLIDE RISK: we are activating crews to respond to landslides today. If you see a landslide, call us at 206-386-1218 to report it and STAY AWAY from the area.

Through March 15, Seattle Public Utilities offers a limited number of sandbags to homes or business owners in flood-prone areas.

If you have experienced or nearly experienced flooding in the past, consider using sandbags. Sandbags create a temporary flood barrier.

FREE filled sandbags (up to 25 per home or business) are available in your neighborhood while supplies last. Below are the Seattle Parks and Recreation locations where you can pick up free sandbags.

-South Park Community Center, 731 S Sullivant St.
(note: the sandbags are located on the south side of the field at the community center, and are staged at the dead end on Sullivan St.)
-Southwest Pool, Seattle Parks and Recreation: 2801 SW Thistle St.
-Madison Pool, Seattle Parks and Recreation: 13401 Meridian N
-Meadowbrook Community Center 10517 35th Ave. NE

More information and tips on using sandbags: https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/sewer-and-drainage/drainage-issues/using-sandbags

December Winter Weather Update - Office of the Mayor Seattle and the surrounding region may be impacted by high winds and a strong atmospheric river event that will bring heavy rain to western Washington today through Wednesday, leading to potential for flooding and landslides. The City of Seattle is planning ahead and will be prepared to respond in c...

The SR-99 tunnel is closed due to a power outage. Plan for significant delays and use alternate routes. We are responding and coordinating with our partners.

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