Seattle police, city leaders push back on Mayor Wilson's proposed budget
The Seattle Police Department takes up $557 million dollars of the proposed $9.1 billion city budget, but they say it's simply not enough to guarantee public safety.
The Seattle Police Department takes up $557 million dollars of the proposed $9.1 billion city budget, but they say it's simply not enough to guarantee public safety.
Seattle firefighters union warns proposed budget cuts threaten safety
A house fire in North Seattle that injured eight firefighters and required a civilian rescue has heightened community concerns over proposed city budget cuts to the Seattle Fire Department.
A house fire in North Seattle that injured eight firefighters and required a civilian rescue has heightened community concerns over proposed city budget cuts to the Seattle Fire Department.
Mayor faces transparency backlash over Bite of Seattle shooting delay
Questions over transparency continue to mount at Seattle City Hall after police officials revealed Mayor Katie Wilson’s office delayed public safety updates following a deadly shooting at July's "Bite of Seattle" event.
Questions over transparency continue to mount at Seattle City Hall after police officials revealed Mayor Katie Wilson’s office delayed public safety updates following a deadly shooting at July's "Bite of Seattle" event.
Seattle mayor remains silent after delays in Bite of Seattle shooting response
24 hours after police say the mayor's office held back critical safety information following the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is still staying silent.
24 hours after police say the mayor's office held back critical safety information following the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is still staying silent.
Seattle deputy mayor blamed for 5-hour delay in Bite of Seattle briefing
Seattle Police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis, who was in charged of SPD the weekend of the deadly bite of Seattle shooting, said he was ready to release information to the public an hour and a half after the shooting, but was told by Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt to wait.
Seattle Police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis, who was in charged of SPD the weekend of the deadly bite of Seattle shooting, said he was ready to release information to the public an hour and a half after the shooting, but was told by Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt to wait.
Seattle mayor proposes $9.1B city budget
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pitching a $9 billion budget without asking taxpayers for more money, confident she can close the city's budget gap and provide the critical services the community needs.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pitching a $9 billion budget without asking taxpayers for more money, confident she can close the city's budget gap and provide the critical services the community needs.
Seattle police testify on Bite of Seattle shooting briefing delays
Seattle police leaders pointed the finger at Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt as the reason behind the 5-hour delay in getting information out to the public regarding the Bite of Seattle shooting that killed three people and injured four others during a busy food festival at Seattle Center.
Seattle police leaders pointed the finger at Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt as the reason behind the 5-hour delay in getting information out to the public regarding the Bite of Seattle shooting that killed three people and injured four others during a busy food festival at Seattle Center.
Seattle mayor proposes $9.1B budget with no new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing a roughly $9.1 billion budget for 2027 and 2028, with no new tax increases included in the proposal.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing a roughly $9.1 billion budget for 2027 and 2028, with no new tax increases included in the proposal.
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.