SEATTLE — The City of Seattle and its Police Department were released today from 13 years of federal oversight when Federal Judge James Robart of the Western District of Washington granted the City’s motion to terminate the consent decree. Judge Robart’s ruling that the City had met the terms of… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
SEATTLE–Today, Mayor Harrell issued the following statement in response to ICE’s detainment of Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, and community calls for his release: “Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry served our country and was taking the lawful steps toward citizenship. Detaining him in that process is unjust and undermines faith in the system. This… [ 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 ]
NOFA will support the production, preservation, and stabilization of affordable housing across Seattle UPDATE: NOFA award recipients are being finalized in December 2025, advancing projects that are expected to create, stabilize, or preserve hundreds of affordable rental homes in our communities. This investment builds on the more than 8,200 affordable… [ 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 ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released the following statement after Seattle Parks and Recreation issued a park use permit for a religious concert event at Gas Works Park: “According to the law, the City cannot deny or unilaterally relocate permits for public spaces… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, in honor of legendary Seattle Mariners’ player Ichiro Suzuki’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame weekend and the retirement of his jersey number, Mayor Bruce Harrell declared August 9 “Ichiro Day” in Seattle. READ: Proclamation Celebrating Ichiro Suzuki “Today, Seattle honors Ichiro Suzuki, a global… [ Keep reading ]
Proposal would protect critical investments from Trump’s threats while lowering taxes for small- and medium-sized businesses Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8, Citywide) and small business leaders, human services providers, and labor advocates to sign legislation that will place a proposal on Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
