Seattle Mayor signs executive order to reform emergency response
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has signed an executive order to overhaul emergency management coordination across the city, as questions linger about the response to the recent Bite of Seattle shooting.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has signed an executive order to overhaul emergency management coordination across the city, as questions linger about the response to the recent Bite of Seattle shooting.
Seattle mayor announces executive order on emergency management following Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed Executive Order 2026-07 on Thursday, mandating comprehensive updates to the city’s emergency management frameworks, employee training and community disaster response plans.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed Executive Order 2026-07 on Thursday, mandating comprehensive updates to the city’s emergency management frameworks, employee training and community disaster response plans.
Seattle Mayor announces emergency management order
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson joined the city of Seattle staff to announce a new executive order to strengthen the city’s approach to emergency management coordination, preparedness, and planning to keep pace with the increasing frequency, severity, and complexity of serious incidents Seattle faces.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson joined the city of Seattle staff to announce a new executive order to strengthen the city’s approach to emergency management coordination, preparedness, and planning to keep pace with the increasing frequency, severity, and complexity of serious incidents Seattle faces.
'Please wait for her': Seattle mayor delayed Bite of Seattle shooting briefing, texts show
Internal text messages from the Bite of Seattle shooting reveal police were told to wait for Mayor Katie Wilson before a planned media briefing.
Internal text messages from the Bite of Seattle shooting reveal police were told to wait for Mayor Katie Wilson before a planned media briefing.
Two gun violence plans, one debate: What’s dividing Seattle City Hall
Seattle leaders agree the city needs to do more to address gun violence. The fight at City Hall is over what that should look like and how much of a role police should play.
Seattle leaders agree the city needs to do more to address gun violence. The fight at City Hall is over what that should look like and how much of a role police should play.
Seattle councilmembers clash with Mayor Wilson's gun violence prevention plan
Some Seattle councilmembers are expressing their doubts regarding Mayor Katie Wilson's new plan to curb gun violence across the city, pushing for different forms of prevention.
Some Seattle councilmembers are expressing their doubts regarding Mayor Katie Wilson's new plan to curb gun violence across the city, pushing for different forms of prevention.
Seattle Mayor Wilson unveils plan to curb gun violence
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled a new, five-page plan to address gun violence in Seattle, introducing "community violence interrupters, school programs and more bike patrols in an effort to decrease shootings.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has unveiled a new, five-page plan to address gun violence in Seattle, introducing "community violence interrupters, school programs and more bike patrols in an effort to decrease shootings.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveils plan to curb gun violence
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a new plan to tackle gun violence in the city, pairing a bigger police footprint and faster 911 responses with expanded youth programs and mental health resources.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a new plan to tackle gun violence in the city, pairing a bigger police footprint and faster 911 responses with expanded youth programs and mental health resources.
Tensions over gun violence flare between Seattle City Council, Mayor Wilson
The fight over public safety at Seattle City Hall is getting personal, with councilmembers publicly criticizing Mayor Katie Wilson as the city debates how to tackle gun violence.
The fight over public safety at Seattle City Hall is getting personal, with councilmembers publicly criticizing Mayor Katie Wilson as the city debates how to tackle gun violence.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris runs in 2028
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Seattle councilmembers call out Mayor Wilson on gun violence plan
The fight over public safety at Seattle City Hall is getting personal, with councilmembers publicly criticizing Mayor Katie Wilson as the city debates how to tackle gun violence.
The fight over public safety at Seattle City Hall is getting personal, with councilmembers publicly criticizing Mayor Katie Wilson as the city debates how to tackle gun violence.
Puget Sound business leaders warn of Washington's slipping economy
Some of the largest employers in Washington say the warning signs of an economic decline are clear, and are now urging city and county leaders to pivot quickly.
Some of the largest employers in Washington say the warning signs of an economic decline are clear, and are now urging city and county leaders to pivot quickly.
Seattle mayor responds to council demand over police chief's resignation
Mayor Katie Wilson's office has formally responded to Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle’s demand for a written explanation regarding the forced resignation of former Police Chief Shon Barnes.
Mayor Katie Wilson's office has formally responded to Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle’s demand for a written explanation regarding the forced resignation of former Police Chief Shon Barnes.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announces three new hires
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced three new hires, including a new director of communications, director of council relations and public safety advisor.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced three new hires, including a new director of communications, director of council relations and public safety advisor.
Behind the scenes: President Bush's chaotic hours after the 9/11 attacks
President George W. Bush was visiting with second-graders in a Florida classroom the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when his chief of staff whispered in his ear: "America is under attack."
President George W. Bush was visiting with second-graders in a Florida classroom the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when his chief of staff whispered in his ear: "America is under attack."
Strong rebuke from major Seattle employers to Mayor Wilson over public safety measures
Dozens of Seattle corporations are demanding the city immediately scale up public safety measures and revise its current policing strategy.
Dozens of Seattle corporations are demanding the city immediately scale up public safety measures and revise its current policing strategy.
Seattle mayor to release gun violence reduction plan after Belltown shootings
After three separate shootings over a 24-hour period in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, neighbors have demanded answers, and many city leaders have been on the defense. Mayor Katie Wilson said she will soon release a plan to stop gun violence in Seattle, though she refused to answer any questions Wednesday.
After three separate shootings over a 24-hour period in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, neighbors have demanded answers, and many city leaders have been on the defense. Mayor Katie Wilson said she will soon release a plan to stop gun violence in Seattle, though she refused to answer any questions Wednesday.
Seattle mayor to unveil gun violence reduction strategy after Belltown shootings
Mayor Katie Wilson plans to unveil a gun violence reduction strategy following a violent weekend in Belltown, resulting in three deaths and three injuries.
Mayor Katie Wilson plans to unveil a gun violence reduction strategy following a violent weekend in Belltown, resulting in three deaths and three injuries.
Marching band community mourns loss of Iowa student who collapsed at Hawkeye game
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest
Seattle Mayor, King County Executive join Seattle Labor Day protest
Here's why the Seattle Mayor and King County Executive joined hotel workers on Labor Day who have been on strike for 82 days.
Here's why the Seattle Mayor and King County Executive joined hotel workers on Labor Day who have been on strike for 82 days.