The Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) is calling on community to help find forever homes for animals who were rescued in two seizure cases. Up to 370 animals, including cats, rabbits and Guinea Pig, that were rescued from two homes are now up for adoption at the shelter. “We have been so grateful for the generosity of our community,… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced a first of its kind partnership today among the City of Seattle, the Port of Seattle and Sound Transit to invest $1.75 million to provide long-lasting construction careers for historically underserved communities, with room for upward growth. The investments aim to reduce existing racial disparities in construction and in the larger community through access to family wage jobs, training and support for workers…. [ Keep reading ]
When Philip Saunders joined the Army, he didn’t know what was ahead. But he at least knew how he’d begin his military career: as an enlisted cook. Doing so was in homage to his great grandfather who, when Philip was just six years old, told him how he was drafted… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle, the nation and the world faced an unprecedented year in 2020, with a global public health crisis and a civil rights reckoning. During this time, the 600-plus employees in the City’s Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) worked behind-the-scenes to provide critical functions to keep the city operating,… [ Keep reading ]
To ensure the continued safety of employees and visitors in City facilities, the Department of Finance and Administrative Services has implemented a number of new safety protocols in City facilities. The protocols were developed through close coordination across City departments and are based on the best and most up-to-date state,… [ Keep reading ]
Teams in the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) were recognized this week for their excellence in leadership on Citywide projects, including helping to stand up the City’s four mass COVID-19 test sites and working to end racial disparities in the City’s employment and contracting. The department was recognized… [ Keep reading ]
The following is an update on the animal cruelty investigation currently being conducted by the Seattle Animal Shelter. Media inquiries can be sent to Melissa Mixon at melissa.mixon@seattle.gov. If you suspect an animal is being harmed, please contact the Seattle Animal Shelter at 206-386-7387. More than 220 animals are now… [ Keep reading ]
The following is a statement from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services spokesperson Melissa Mixon regarding an animal cruelty investigation. An individual is in custody on animal cruelty charges after a search warrant issued today by members of the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Animal Shelter found more than 200 live animals in a home in West Seattle. An… [ Keep reading ]
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for cruelly killing a Canada Goose near a popular park in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Animal Shelter is investigating the incident, which… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle was recently ranked 16th in North America and was among the more than 50 commercial and government fleets that were recognized with a 2020 Green Fleet Award. The award, now in its 13 year, is given annually to agencies that have made strides reducing greenhouse gas… [ Keep reading ]
