City of Seattle

We aren't sure you heard yet, but the World Cup is 19 days away! If you haven't started planning for an influx of people, it's time. Here is our safety guide. Bookmark it and check back often. seattle.gov/police/fifa-20…

We've installed 200+ new bike & scooter parking corrals in downtown Seattle. These better organize parking and make it easier to find a ride. Want to score a smooth trip during the FIFA Men's World Cup? Transit, biking, and scooting are your best play: flipyourtrip.org.

World Cup matches start June 15! With people-first streets in Pioneer Square, expanded transit service, and parties throughout the region, we’re ready to celebrate ⚽ Transit, walking, biking & scooting are great low-cost & low-stress travel options for match days.

Seattle is less than a month out from hosting the first FIFA World Cup match and our city is ready! Find out more about Seattle’s pedestrian zone, construction pause, community arts events, and more here: wilson.seattle.gov/2026/05/19/wer…

Good Morning! Atmospheric River is on your 2025 BINGO card whether you like it or not. - Watch for standing water - Reduce speed and adjust to conditions - Do NOT drive past roads closed signs - Be prepared for unexpected closures - Make sure lights & wipers work

Have a few minutes to spare? Clearing leaves out of storm drains near your home or business can really help reduce localized flooding. As another round of heavy rain approaches: report flooding on streets or sidewalks by calling us anytime at 206-386-1218.

Seattle and the surrounding region may be impacted by high winds and a strong atmospheric river event this week that will bring heavy rain. Plan ahead and know what to do in case of flooding, landslides, or other impacts: harrell.seattle.gov/2025/12/09/dec…

⚠️ A strong atmospheric river event will bring heavy rain to western Washington today through Wednesday, leading to potential for significant river flooding, urban flooding, and landslides. Check the latest river forecasts here: water.noaa.gov #WAwx

High winds are causing multiple outages across our service area, currently impacting around 10,600 customers. Follow our outage map for updates: seattle.gov/city-light/out…

UPDATE 3: The southbound SR 99 tunnel is back open with power restored to our ventilation systems. Crews are working to reopen northbound SR 99 tunnel momentarily.

Ditch your expensive oil heating that risks our health, homes, and water 🏠 The @CityofSeattle is helping eligible households save thousands on an electric heat pump that also air conditions ❄️ Learn more about the risks of oil heating tanks on our blog: greenspace.seattle.gov/2025/11/the-hi… Some households may qualify for a no-cost #HeatPump through @seattleoh . Video Description: Seattle resident Henry Thompson shows his heat pump unit while talking about how low-maintenance and budget-friendly it is compared to oil heating.

4️⃣out of 5️⃣King County voters still haven’t returned their ballot 🤔. For voting resources & to hear directly from candidates, go here: take21.seattlechannel.org/2025/10/17/uff… And drop your ballot off by 8PM TONIGHT, Nov. 4, at a @kcelections drop box to make sure it counts!⁠

Have your completed ballot postmarked by the USPS, or preferably, placed in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Vote Centers are open until 8 p.m. to register new voters, update records, and help voters with disabilities cast ballots. Details on King Co. voting: kingcounty.gov/elections

Seattle is providing $8 million in emergency food assistance to support local food banks and meal services during the federal SNAP funding uncertainty. Find resources for those in need and ways to help for those who can: seattle.gov/food-assistance

Join us for the One Seattle Graffiti Plan Paint Jam with Sire! 🗓️ Nov 1 & 2, 2025 ⏰ 10AM-6PM 📍 Sturgus Park (904 Sturgus Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144) All ages, all skill levels, and everyone welcome! Let’s paint the FUTURE together in a safe, fun, and inspiring space.

THURSDAY: I’m hosting a resource fair with @CityofSeattle to get assistance to federal workers who have been impacted by the Republican Shutdown. Come to get resources from state and local government as well as a variety of organizations, and please bring any friends or neighbors who have been impacted!

Even during the federal government shutdown, @SeaPubSchools are continuing to serve free breakfast and lunch to all students at participating schools 🍽 Your child can eat #FreeSchoolMeals if they attend a Community Eligibility Provision school seattleschools.org/departments/cu…

For #SeattleForestWeek, we're sharing @CityofSeattle’s new Foresting Seattle program 🌲 A collaborative program of City and community partners working to protect and grow urban forests that provide cool shade, improve air and water quality, and much more greenspace.seattle.gov/2025/10/celebr…

We’re working to get power restored to customers as quickly as possible. There are times when specialized teams or multiple repairs are needed before we can fully restore an outage. Safety is our top priority. We will continue to work until power is restored for all customers.

Windy conditions to continue through tonight across Western Washington. Peak wind gusts (in mph) over the last 6 hrs include: Tacoma Narrows: 60 Fort Lewis: 46 Hoquiam: 45 Olympia: 45 SeaTac Airport: 43 Power outages & tree damage expected into tonight with strong winds. #WAwx