Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth issued the following statement after a shooting outside Nova High School in Seattle: “Today’s shooting outside Nova High School is yet another reminder of the senseless gun violence that is too common in our city. While we are fortunate that no one… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed legislation to implement two new public safety technologies from the Crime Prevention Technology Pilot following passage by the City Council earlier this week. The pilot is part of Mayor Harrell’s comprehensive and holistic approach to public safety with a focus on ensuring every… [ Keep reading ]
The national theme of Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Heal, Hold, and Center – emphasizes efforts to help heal from violence and oppression, hold space for survivors, and center those most marginalized to end domestic violence Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell and members of the City Council joined together yesterday… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department is accepting applications for entry-level firefighter/EMTs through Nov. 29. Prospective candidates can apply online at SeattleFireJobs.com. SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and Seattle Fire Fighters Union Local 27 President Kenny Stuart on Oct. 9 to announce the open application window… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Fire Department expanding its cadre of personnel able to administer buprenorphine in the field to the department’s firefighter/EMTs. Buprenorphine can be given to patients who are being treated for an opiate overdose or to those actively experiencing withdrawal symptoms. SEATTLE – The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is expanding its… [ Keep reading ]
New structure creates one decision-making board to enhance coordination, oversight, and accountability Seattle – Following votes from the Seattle City Council and King County Council, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine will sign a revised interlocal agreement (ILA) to streamline the governance structure of the King… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (October 4) – Today, Mayor Harrell, the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and Friends of Waterfront Park joined civic, business and community leaders to celebrate and officially open Overlook Walk. Located where the Alaskan Way Viaduct once stood, Overlook Walk creates the first ever… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the Office of Labor Standards announced the 2025 minimum wage increase and structure: “Seattle has one of the highest minimum wages in the country – this is a good thing for workers, a good thing for our overall economy,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center to host Washington’s largest and most interactive non-stadium fan experience SEATTLE -The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and Mayor Bruce Harrell announced today that Seattle Center will host the official Seattle Fan Celebration for FIFA World Cup 26™. The Fan Celebration – unveiled at a ceremony… [ Keep reading ]
Good afternoon and thank you for joining us here today as I introduce my proposal for the 2025-26 budget. I want to offer my sincere thanks to Council President Nelson and all the members of the City Council for hosting us here today. We’re in Council Chambers because this is… [ Keep reading ]
