Celebrating Community: National Night Out

August 11, 2025

There’s nothing better than seeing SODO come together.

The SODO BIA hosted our National Night Out event at Graybar, uniting local businesses, civic leaders, and community members for an afternoon of meaningful connections and appreciation for our local first responders.

We were joined by officers from the Seattle Police Department South Precinct and firefighters from Seattle Fire Station 14. We also had the pleasure of hosting newly sworn-in Chief of Police Shon Barnes, Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins, and Seattle City Councilmembers Bob Kettle, Rob Saka, and Mark Solomon.

Another highlight of this year’s event was the resource fair, which featured Canine Companions, Commute Seattle, Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition, Express Credit Union, Mouth of Duwamish Wet Weather Facilities, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, and Sound Transit.

These partners shared valuable resources and information about their services, while also distributing fun giveaway items. Thank you to all our partners for your collaboration and creative displays!

All in all, National Night Out always reminds us of the importance of community connection and supporting one another. We’re grateful for all that SPD and SFD do for SODO.

Check out photos from the event below.