Rainier Vista blossoms on Arbor Day

SEATTLE—April 24, 2008—Community members gathered at Rainier Vista on April 24 to celebrate Arbor Day by planting both living trees and a sculptural tree that celebrates the stories of the community. The sculpture, provided through the efforts of Iron Monkeys Collaborative and Ignition Northwest, incorporates a bench with panels that detail the story of the nearby Whirligigs that were created by Asa Mercer Middle School students with help from SouthEast Effective Development Arts.

Board revises eligibility standards for Housing Choice Voucher applicants

SEATTLE—April 21, 2008—Eligibility criteria for Housing Choice Voucher applicants were revised by Seattle Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners in a unanimous vote on April 21. Applicants who have been incarcerated for certain crimes will now be eligible to receive a voucher after a 12 month waiting period once their incarceration ends. The new standard will help to lower the regulatory barriers that make it difficult for homeless people to secure housing.