Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined with local partners to call for Sound Transit action to help better manage costs and deliver Seattle light rail expansion. The mayor emphasized the importance of prioritizing expansion where it will deliver the greatest ridership and serve the densest communities, like the West Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrell: “We cannot view this as a zero-sum competition between the regional spine and Seattle projects. Instead, we must work together to find innovative solutions that deliver on our promises to voters while managing costs responsibly.” Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “Today’s Sound Transit… [ Keep reading ]
Strengthening Seattle’s freight network and expanding safe bike connections in SODO with Levy to Move Seattle and federal funding SEATTLE – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), project advocates, and funding partners to get an early look at the near-complete safety and travel upgrades along… [ Keep reading ]
Heat Warning The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Seattle and the surrounding area. The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Tuesday morning at 5:00 AM. The City of Seattle is working together with our regional partners to plan and prepare for heat waves this… [ Keep reading ]
Technology has played a role in 600 reported incidents and 90 active criminal investigations in less than 60 days Cameras are active along Aurora, Third Avenue, and the CID; with new legislation proposing expansion to the Garfield and Nova High Schools neighborhood, the Capitol Hill Nightlife District, and the SODO… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the City has filed for federal court approval of the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) revised crowd management policies and is seeking termination of the consent decree. The City has taken significant steps to improve police policies, training, and accountability since the federal… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, the City of Seattle announced a series of seven community safety forums being held in neighborhoods throughout the summer. The forums will feature Police Chief Shon Barnes sharing his vision for Seattle-Centric policing, provide progress updates on the One Seattle Restoration Framework, and engage community in discussions… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he will nominate Police Chief Shon Barnes to the City Council for confirmation after serving 100 days as interim chief. The chief’s effective and energetic first 100 days included getting to know the Seattle community through extensive community engagements and early efforts… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle has hired 60 officers in 2025, a 500% improvement compared to this time in 2024. Additional officers will support Mayor Harrell’s commitment to improving safety, building on an almost 25% reduction in violent crime in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2022. Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell joined… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to support the expansion of light rail in Seattle, with a goal of cutting permit review times in half. Revising Seattle’s land use code will lead to better neighborhood transit connections through faster permitting and strengthening the… [ Keep reading ]
