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February 11, 2021 at 10:50 PM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Preparing for Winter Weather in Seattle

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Preparing for Winter Weather in Seattle Also in this edition: Weekly Updates on Vaccinations The start of 2021 has brought many challenges. This week, we are likely to experience our first extreme winter weather event of the…

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February 6, 2021 at 3:48 AM

The Durkan Digest: Cautiously Entering Phase 2, COVID-19 Variants and Vaccinating Our Most Vulnerable

The Durkan Digest: Cautiously Entering Phase 2, COVID-19 Variants and Vaccinating Our Most Vulnerable Also in this edition: Weekly Updates on Vaccinations, and Seattle Department of Transportation Vision Zero On Monday, King County cautiously moved into Phase…

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January 23, 2021 at 2:57 AM

The Durkan Digest: Welcoming an Historic New Presidential Administration

The Durkan Digest: Welcoming an Historic New Presidential Administration Also in this edition: $2 Million in Grants Funds for Seattle Child Care Providers The beginning of 2021 has proven that there are many challenges ahead of us as city, and as a country.? …

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January 16, 2021 at 2:54 AM

Durkan Digest: Testifying For Statewide Changes To The Police Disciplinary Process

Durkan Digest: Testifying For Statewide Changes To The Police Disciplinary Process Also in this edition: Mayor's Innovation Advisory Council Announces Priorities and Projects for 2021 This week, I joined community members, labor leaders, law enforcement, and …

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January 9, 2021 at 2:50 AM

Durkan Digest: A Deeply Disturbing Day for Our Democracy

Durkan Digest: A Deeply Disturbing Day for Our Democracy Also in this edition: Minimum Compensation Established by Fare Share Wage Ordinance There is no doubt that the start of 2021 has been difficult.?? This week, Americans across the country witnessed an …

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December 31, 2020 at 11:25 PM

Durkan Digest: Goodbye 2020, Welcome 2021

Durkan Digest: Goodbye 2020, Welcome 2021 Also in this edition: Watch New Year?s Eve Virtual Spectacular Celebration, and One-Week Extension of Statewide Restrictions 2020 presented unprecedented challenges for cities across the world.?While many?families?fac…

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December 24, 2020 at 8:40 PM

Durkan Digest: Staying Home for the Holidays, and Preparing for Winter in Seattle

Durkan Digest: Staying Home for the Holidays, and Preparing for Winter in Seattle Also in this edition: City Sites Pass 500,000 COVID-19 Tests , and Mayor Issues Statement on Coronavirus Relief Package This holiday season is going to look and feel different t…

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December 19, 2020 at 1:03 AM

Durkan Digest: The COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Seattle

Durkan Digest: The COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Seattle Also in this edition: Mayor extends eviction mortarium, City Established new Public Development Authority for Arts, This week, initial doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Seattle.? Our dedicate…

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December 12, 2020 at 2:13 AM

The Durkan Digest: Extending COVID-19 Restrictions Through the Winter Holidays

The Durkan Digest: Extending COVID-19 Restrictions Through the Winter Holidays Also in this edition: $115 Million for affordable housing, food vouchers, and immigrant and refugee relief funds This week, Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials made the …

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December 5, 2020 at 12:51 AM

The Durkan Digest: A Bright Spot in a Difficult Year

The Durkan Digest: A Bright Spot in a Difficult Year Also in this edition: Mayor Durkan signs the 2021 budget, 450,000 tests administered in our region, and a ban on fossil fuels On my second day in office, I signed an executive order to create the Seattle Pro…

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November 29, 2020 at 1:24 AM

Surging COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Seattle

Subject: Surging COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Seattle Also in this edition: Shop your block this holiday season, small business stabilization grants are open, The region, state, and country are facing the third wave of COVID-19 cases. Seattle is near…

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November 16, 2020 at 3:52 AM

The Durkan Digest: Governor Inslee’s Updated COVID-19 Restrictions

The Durkan Digest: Governor Inslee’s Updated COVID-19 Restrictions Also in this edition: Small business resources and additional guidance on staying safe during the holidays Our region was home to the first COVID-19 outbreak in our nation nearly nine months ag…

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November 3, 2020 at 11:04 PM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Election Day 2020

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Election Day 2020 Please vote! Voting is one of our greatest rights and duties as Americans, and Election Day is an opportunity for us to shape the future of our communities. We?re in the midst of a global public health crisi…

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October 31, 2020 at 2:18 AM

The Durkan Digest: With COVID-19 Cases Surging in King County, Please Celebrate Holidays Safely

The Durkan Digest: With COVID-19 Cases Surging in King County, Please Celebrate Holidays Safely Also in this edition: VOTE, VOTE, VOTE Our region was home to the first COVID-19 outbreak in our nation eight months ago. We have led the nation to have the some o…

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October 27, 2020 at 2:16 AM

The Durkan Digest: Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote Online & Don’t Foget to Vote Early

The Durkan Digest: Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote Online & Don’t Foget to Vote Early Also in this edition: Seattle, Portland and New York sue Trump administration over directive to withhold federal funding, and more! November 3 .   We are nea…

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October 21, 2020 at 6:05 PM

The Durkan Digest: My Plan to Transform Policing as the Seattle Police Department Loses a Record Number of Officers

The Durkan Digest: My Plan to Transform Policing as the Seattle Police Department Loses a Record Number of Officers Also in this edition: I-976 struck down by WA Supreme Court, Age Friendly Coffee Hour, and more! In recent months, I’ve shared my vision and pla…

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October 10, 2020 at 12:53 AM

The Durkan Digest: We Must Keep Leading the Way on COVID-19

The Durkan Digest: We Must Keep Leading the Way on COVID-19 Also in this edition: REGISTER TO VOTE, Fare Share signing ceremony, and Seattle Storm bring home a fourth WNBA Championship In this unprecedented year, COVID-19 has forever altered our City. While we…

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October 5, 2020 at 6:38 PM

The Durkan Digest: My Plan to Further Address the Homelessness Crisis

The Durkan Digest: My Plan to Further Address the Homelessness Crisis Also in this edition: Fare Share passes, changes to SPD, and more It?s been a hard year for all of us. Every day, we learn about more chaos from this White House and the other Washington. Th…

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September 26, 2020 at 7:32 PM

The Durkan Digest: Investing $100 Million in a Community-Led Equitable Initiative

The Durkan Digest: Investing $100 Million in a Community-Led Equitable Initiative Also in this edition: Grocery vouchers for essential workers, Census 2020 investments, healthy blocks, and more! We are living in unprecedented times: a pandemic, an economic cri…

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September 19, 2020 at 6:39 PM

The Durkan Digest: A New Normal of Wildfire Smoke

The Durkan Digest: A New Normal of Wildfire Smoke Also in this edition: The launch of ADUniverse, Mayor Durkan responds to AG Barr, and more! In the past week, our region has seen some of the worst air quality in the entire world and faced some of the most ha…

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September 12, 2020 at 2:43 AM

The Durkan Digest: Working Together to Address the Combined Challenges of Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19 in Our Region

The Durkan Digest: Working Together to Address the Combined Challenges of Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19 in Our Region Also in this edition: Accelerating the removal of Pier 58, remembering 9/11, and scooters! 2020 has truly been a year of challenges for all of u…

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September 5, 2020 at 1:51 AM

The Durkan Digest: Supporting This Year’s Unprecedented Back To School Season

The Durkan Digest: Supporting This Year?s Unprecedented Back To School Season Also in this edition: Tips for a safe and healthy Labor Day weekend, shifting 100 officers to patrol, and more As our kids go back to school, we know this is year is anything but nor…

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August 29, 2020 at 2:01 AM

The Durkan Digest: Bringing More Equity to our COVID-19 Response With Testing in West Seattle

The Durkan Digest: Bringing More Equity to our COVID-19 Response With Testing in West Seattle Also in this edition: Curbside pickup at The Seattle Public Library, Food Assistance, and more For the past several months, our region has been facing several crises …

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August 22, 2020 at 2:59 AM

The Durkan Digest: Updates on COVID-19 Relief and the 2020 Budget

The Durkan Digest: Updates on COVID-19 Relief and the 2020 Budget Also in this edition: Fare Share, Expanded walk-up testing in West Seattle, and more! Our City has faced urgent challenges including a pandemic, a civil rights reckoning, skyrocketing unemployme…

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August 15, 2020 at 12:58 AM

The Durkan Digest: Keeping Seattle Residents in their Homes by Extending The City’s Eviction Moratorium Through the End of the Year

The Durkan Digest: Keeping Seattle Residents in their Homes by Extending The City’s Eviction Moratorium Through the End of the Year Also in this edition: Pier It has been nearly six months since the first COVID-19 case was discovered in our region. Since March…

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August 12, 2020 at 5:18 AM

The Durkan Digest: Thanking Chief Best for Her 28 Years of Dedicated Service

The Durkan Digest: Thanking Chief Best for Her 28 Years of Dedicated Service Also in this edition: Continued actions to re-imagine public safety in Seattle, plus an update on the 2020-2021 revenue forecast Today is a sad day for Seattle in a hard, hard year. …

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August 1, 2020 at 6:02 PM

The Durkan Digest: Adding More Testing Capacity in Seattle to Better Serve All Seattle Residents

The Durkan Digest: Adding More Testing Capacity in Seattle to Better Serve All Seattle Residents Also in this edition: Mayor Vetoes Council Plan to Spend Entire Emergency Fund, SPD Launches Investigation into Arson, and more For the past several months, our re…

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July 25, 2020 at 4:04 AM

The Durkan Digest: Make Your Voice Heard This Weekend, But Please Do So Peacefully

The Durkan Digest: Make Your Voice Heard This Weekend, But Please Do So Peacefully Also in this edition: RELEASE THE KRAKEN! Since the beginning of July, we have had weeks of peaceful protests in Seattle with limited incidents. These protests have given voice …

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July 18, 2020 at 3:01 PM

The Durkan Digest: Washington State Department of Health: COVID-19 is on a path to runaway growth if we don’t act

The Durkan Digest: Washington State Department of Health: COVID-19 is on a path to runaway growth if we don?t act Also in this issue: Reimagining SPD, leading on climate recovery post COVID-19, and an emergency proclamation on the West Seattle Bridge For the p…

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July 14, 2020 at 2:00 AM

The Durkan Digest: Initial Actions to Transform the Seattle Police Department and Reimagine Community Safety

The Durkan Digest: Initial Actions to Transform the Seattle Police Department and Reimagine Community Safety Also in this issue: $2.1 million for food innovation in Rainier, Seattle Transportation Benefit District proposals, and more In recent weeks, Chief Bes…

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July 3, 2020 at 1:46 AM

The Durkan Digest: Addressing an Unprecedented Time for Our City

The Durkan Digest: Addressing an Unprecedented Time for Our City Also in this edition: Rebalancing our 2020 budget, re-imagining policing in Seattle, and more This past week, King County and Seattle saw skyrocketing COVID-19 cases and continued demonstrations …

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May 31, 2020 at 2:50 AM

The Durkan Digest: Responding to the Weekend Protests in Downtown Seattle

The Durkan Digest: Responding to the Weekend Protests in Downtown Seattle I'm reaching out to address the events that occurred during the weekend demonstrations in downtown Seattle I'm reaching out to address the events that occurred during the weekend demonst…

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May 30, 2020 at 2:26 AM

The Durkan Digest: The Deep and Systemic Impacts of Racism in Our Country

The Durkan Digest: The Deep and Systemic Impacts of Racism in Our Country Also in this edition: Addressing Governor Inslee's Safe Start plan, and resources for business While there are additional updates on the Governor?s Safe Start plan to reopen King County …

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May 24, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Supporting our Most Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Crisis in Our Region

Supporting our Most Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Crisis in Our Region Also in this edition: City of Seattle launches a new marketplace for face coverings, and debuts a new initiative to foster togetherness In the midst of this public health crisi…

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May 16, 2020 at 4:44 AM

The Durkan Digest: Face Coverings Are Part of the New Normal in Seattle and King County

The Durkan Digest: Face Coverings Are Part of the New Normal in Seattle and King County Also in this edition: The City donates 45,000 face coverings, curbside pickup zones for retail, and more! In Washington, thanks to quick action and strong compliance to phy…

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May 10, 2020 at 4:00 AM

The Durkan Digest: Permanently Opening Neighborhood Streets to Help Families Get Outside

The Durkan Digest: Permanently Opening Neighborhood Streets to Help Families Get Outside Also in this edition: West Seattle gets additional fire safety support, Mayor Durkand deploys millions in federal assistance, and more! We are in a marathon and not a spri…

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May 5, 2020 at 4:57 PM

The Durkan Digest: Extending Our COVID-19 Relief Programs For Residents, Businesses and Non-Profits

The Durkan Digest: Extending Our COVID-19 Relief Programs For Residents, Businesses and Non-Profits Also in this edition: Parks, safe streets and PPE donations Governor Inslee?has?led our state during the?COVID-19 crisis?by relying on?science?and data to make …

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April 27, 2020 at 1:34 AM

Durkan Digest: New Seattle Economic Forecast in Seattle Highlights Significant Impact of Pandemic

Durkan Digest: New Seattle Economic Forecast in Seattle Highlights Significant Impact of Pandemic Also in this edition: Small business resources and additional guidance on parks, farmers markets, and safe streets This week, the City Budget Office released the…

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April 19, 2020 at 10:04 PM

The Durkan Digest: Responding to the Economic Challenges of the COVID-19 Crisis

The Durkan Digest: Responding to the Economic Challenges of the COVID-19 Crisis Also in this edition: #KeepItMoving in Parks and Greenways Click to watch this week's update Seven weeks ago today, we learned of the first confirmed death related to COVID19 in Ki…

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April 16, 2020 at 2:52 AM

The Durkan Digest: Helping Communities Experiencing Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Durkan Digest: Helping Communities Experiencing Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic Also: An update on the West Seattle Bridge Closure The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most consequential events our City will experience in its history. We’ve see…

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April 12, 2020 at 1:20 AM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: This Holiday Weekend, Stay Inside to Keep Our Community Safe

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: This Holiday Weekend, Stay Inside to Keep Our Community Safe Closure of Seattle's largest parks intended to reduce gathering and keep communities safe Click to watch this week's update We have long,?dark, rainy?winters in Se…

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April 6, 2020 at 2:10 AM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Keeping Our Seniors Safe and Healthy

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Keeping Our Seniors Safe and Healthy Join Mayor Durkan for a tele-town hall with AARP and WA public health experts This week,?Governor Inslee?announced an extension of the ?Stay Home, Stay Healthy? order until May 4. I know i…

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April 3, 2020 at 3:42 AM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Statewide ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ Order Extended Until May 4

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Statewide ?Stay Home, Stay Healthy? Order Extended Until May 4 Continue to do your part to help flatten the curve. For the past month, our City and country have experienced one of the most consequential events in recent histo…

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