Tiny houses will be part of two new villages set to open this fall in partnership with the Low Income Housing Institute Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the City will add more than 100 new tiny houses through two new tiny house villages in partnership with the Low Income… [ Keep reading ]
With the opening of Pier 58, Seattle completes its 20-acre Waterfront Park — a final piece in the bold, decades-long transformation of Seattle’s downtown shoreline. The City of Seattle and managing non-profit Friends of Waterfront Park invite the entire region to a once-in-a-generation celebration on September 6, honoring this multi-billion investment with festivities spanning the full park and surrounding neighborhoods. Images… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “In Seattle, our approach to homelessness is driven by urgency and compassion – leading to record shelter referrals, an 80% reduction in tent encampments, and thousands of new affordable and supportive housing units. We’ve reduced crime and street disorder, outpaced the county… [ Keep reading ]
On the Fourth of July, over 500 Seattleites claimed their citizenship — and their future. The following Op-Ed was written by Mayor Bruce Harrell and published by the South Seattle Emerald on July 14, 2025. On the 249th celebration of our independence, beneath the Space Needle, more than 500 people… [ 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 ]
Images and materials are available using this link. SEATTLE (July 10, 2025) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit announced Pier 58 will open to the public on Friday, July 25. The pier contributes nearly 50,000 square feet… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “President Trump’s ‘signature’ bill is a hallmark of his approach to governing – it’s an action plan to gut needed supports for the country’s most vulnerable residents and families, provide massive tax breaks to the wealthiest among us, and worry… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell. A fellow Garfield Bulldog and UW Husky, Dr. Mitchell was a standout athlete and an exceptional chancellor of the Seattle Community… [ Keep reading ]
Executive order aims to cut housing review cycles by 50% or more, significantly improving production timelines to help address Seattle’s most urgent priorities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order to launch the Permitting and Customer Trust (PACT) Team — a citywide initiative dedicated to making it… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today at Lumen Field during Club World Cup festivities, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and community leaders to announce that volunteer registration has opened for the 4th Annual One Seattle Day of Service on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This year’s Day… [ Keep reading ]
