Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released summary reports detailing his administration’s achievements in 2025 and accomplishments over the last four years in office to enact his One Seattle vision of a safe, equitable, and thriving city. “When I took office four years ago, we were in the depths of… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement following an antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia: “I am horrified and heartbroken by the violence against families celebrating the beginning of Hanukkah in Sydney. The City of Seattle condemns this vile act of antisemitism, and we… [ Keep reading ]
12/15/25 National Weather Service (NWS) update: The NWS Seattle Office has also issued a Special Weather Statement for the increased risk of landslides. Numerous landslides have already been reported in the western Cascades in western Washington. More landslides are possible. A Flood Watch is in effect until Thursday, 12/18 at 4PM A Wind Advisory is… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – This week, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law, totaling $8.9 billion in appropriations overall and $2.0 billion toward General Fund priorities. Passed unanimously by the City Council last week, the final budget preserves key priorities from the mayor’s proposed budget, including record… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrell’s directive provided three weeks of emergency food assistance totaling up to $3 million in response to SNAP funding uncertainty during federal government shutdown Seattle—Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell proclaimed the end of the City’s Limited Civil Emergency issued on October 30 in response to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the passing of Lenny Wilkens: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Lenny Wilkens, a trailblazing Seattle icon and legendary figure in the history of basketball. One of the most accomplished and respected individuals in professional sports, Lenny… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the below statement after the federal court granted the City a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit initiated by Mayor Harrell, City Attorney Ann Davison, and the City of Seattle. While the Trump administration has attempted to unlawfully withhold millions in federal funds to the City because… [ Keep reading ]
Building on new Executive Order to preserve mature trees, the nursery will help grow the next generation of Seattle’s urban forest Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) General Manager and CEO Andrew Lee and community members to celebrate the opening of a new City-owned tree… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle—This week, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council proclaimed October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Seattle,” and today, the Mayor’s office and City employees participated in “Purple Thursday” by wearing the color purple to raise awareness and honor survivors of domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed two Executive Orders to safeguard Seattle communities from federal overreach and unlawful actions from the Trump administration, with a focus on preparedness and coordination in the event of unilateral troop deployment and protecting immigrant and refugee communities. The first Executive Order protects local… [ Keep reading ]
