Recent shooting death leads to removal of large Seattle encampment that always comes back
A troublesome homeless camp that’s been the source of several violent crimes near Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood was cleared again on Friday. It’s part of a campaign led by the Mayor’s office to remove encampments that have been declared a public safety hazard and an obstruction.
Seattle’s longest running ‘sanctioned’ homeless camp must move but has no place to go
The move comes at a time when Mayor Bruce Harrell is changing how the city handles the homelessness crisis and the call to expand the number of sanctioned encampments by at least one city council member.
Seattle mayor, law enforcement announce efforts to address crime downtown
In response to recent centralized crime in Seattle, particularly at notorious problem spot Third Avenue and Pine/Pike Street, Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell met with local, regional and federal law enforcement leaders to discuss efforts underway to address crime and public safety.
Seattle Councilmember suggests establishing 10 'sanctioned' homeless encampments to house 600 people
A Seattle City Councilmember has floated the idea of establishing sanctioned homeless encampments in downtown, according to a letter he sent to the mayor's office obtained by FOX 13.
‘Back to basics:’ Seattle Mayor Harrell outlines plans for homelessness crisis, policing, potholes
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.
Seattle Mayor Harrell outlines plans for homelessness crisis, policing, potholes
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.
Seattle Mayor to address the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is expected to make an announcement on the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday.
Seattle City Council approves up to $220k for hiring bonuses of SPD officers, dispatchers
The Seattle City Council passed legislation approving funds for pay bonuses for the Seattle Police Department in 2022, even though initially they said there were no funds for the bonuses.
Talk of Seattle Police Department offering $5k retention bonus to keep officers
High-level discussions are underway about giving every single Seattle Police officer a $5,000 retention bonus to prevent them from leaving the department.
Mayor Harrell extends Seattle eviction moratorium
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell will extend the city's eviction and utility shutoff moratorium until February 14.
Bruce Harrell promises ‘one Seattle’ as new mayor
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated his inauguration Tuesday, promising to create "one Seattle" through a series of policy goals that prioritize public safety and housing.
Bruce Harrell officially becomes Seattle's new mayor
Bruce Harrell on Saturday officially became Seattle’s new mayor.
Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announces first new members of administration
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced Monday the first new members of his administration.
Seattle Mayor-Elect Bruce Harrell talks management style and transition team as he gets ready to take office
FOX 13 sits down with Seattle mayor-elect Bruce Harrell to discuss his upcoming administration.
Seattle mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announces 12-committee team to set administration's agenda
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell has announced his transition team for taking office, which includes 12 committees with nearly 150 members.