Katie Wilson takes oath as Seattle mayor, pledges focus on affordability and trust
Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s mayor Friday morning, outlining a vision centered on affordability, trust in government and a city where all residents can belong.
Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s mayor Friday morning, outlining a vision centered on affordability, trust in government and a city where all residents can belong.
Katie Wilson takes office as Seattle's new mayor
Seattle will swear in Mayor-elect Katie Wilson at City Hall on Monday morning as she takes office and begins work on priorities including affordability, homelessness and quality of life.
Seattle will swear in Mayor-elect Katie Wilson at City Hall on Monday morning as she takes office and begins work on priorities including affordability, homelessness and quality of life.
WA movie theaters now required to provide more open captioning
Movie theaters across Washington are now required by law to increase their open captioning options for moviegoers.
Movie theaters across Washington are now required by law to increase their open captioning options for moviegoers.
Watch: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s Inauguration Ceremony
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is sworn in Monday, becoming the city’s newest mayor and pledging to focus on affordability, homelessness and quality-of-life issues.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is sworn in Monday, becoming the city’s newest mayor and pledging to focus on affordability, homelessness and quality-of-life issues.
Katie Wilson to be sworn in Friday as Seattle's new mayor
Seattle is swearing in its new mayor Katie Wilson on Friday at City Hall.
Seattle is swearing in its new mayor Katie Wilson on Friday at City Hall.
New year, new laws in Washington
Big changes are coming to Washington state in 2026, many of which could impact you and your wallet.
Big changes are coming to Washington state in 2026, many of which could impact you and your wallet.
New WA laws in 2026 include higher wages, luxury car tax, plastic bag fee hike
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
Here's why plastic bag fees go up in WA in 2026
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?
Gov. Ferguson backs millionaire income tax
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million and is prepared to sign it into law next year.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million and is prepared to sign it into law next year.
WA Gov. Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1M
The so-called “millionaires tax" could raise $3 billion annually, starting in 2029. It would likely face legal challenges and need to go to voters for approval.
The so-called “millionaires tax" could raise $3 billion annually, starting in 2029. It would likely face legal challenges and need to go to voters for approval.
Gov. Ferguson amends WA emergency declaration
Governor Bob Ferguson has announced he will amend the state's emergency declaration, and that his office has identified millions of dollars to fast track to flooded communities.
Governor Bob Ferguson has announced he will amend the state's emergency declaration, and that his office has identified millions of dollars to fast track to flooded communities.
WA leaders spar over state's multi-billion-dollar budget deficit
Washington state faces a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, and Gov. Bob Ferguson says the path to closing the gap will require tough and immediate decisions.
Washington state faces a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, and Gov. Bob Ferguson says the path to closing the gap will require tough and immediate decisions.
WA businesses worry new tax package will hurt jobs
A massive tax package that aims to generate $9 billion from Washington businesses has some companies worried it will lead to fewer jobs, as it's now more expensive to recruit temporary workers.
A massive tax package that aims to generate $9 billion from Washington businesses has some companies worried it will lead to fewer jobs, as it's now more expensive to recruit temporary workers.
WA lawmaker pushing statewide payroll tax to generate billions
A Washington state lawmaker on Tuesday set the tone for the upcoming legislative session, making the case for a new tax on companies statewide.
A Washington state lawmaker on Tuesday set the tone for the upcoming legislative session, making the case for a new tax on companies statewide.
Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson announces senior staff team
Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announced her senior staff team on Tuesday, as she prepares to take office one month from now.
Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announced her senior staff team on Tuesday, as she prepares to take office one month from now.
DOJ sues Washington state for not providing voter registration data
The Department of Justice is suing Washington and five other states for not handing over voter registration records.
The Department of Justice is suing Washington and five other states for not handing over voter registration records.
Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson announces transition team
Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson on Wednesday announced her full, 60-member transition team, which features public policy buffs and community leaders.
Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson on Wednesday announced her full, 60-member transition team, which features public policy buffs and community leaders.
King County Council passes $20 billion budget proposal
The King County Council approved its $20.16 billion budget for 2026-2027, focusing on transit, law and justice, and community investments.
The King County Council approved its $20.16 billion budget for 2026-2027, focusing on transit, law and justice, and community investments.
Small business owners in Washington state forced to shut down after tax increases
Business owner Nikhil Singhal is calling it quits over the state's new $9 billion tax package passed earlier this year by lawmakers in Olympia.
Business owner Nikhil Singhal is calling it quits over the state's new $9 billion tax package passed earlier this year by lawmakers in Olympia.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes to progressive activist Katie Wilson
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the election to Katie Wilson during an address Thursday afternoon at City Hall, saying he had congratulated Wilson in a "delightful" call.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the election to Katie Wilson during an address Thursday afternoon at City Hall, saying he had congratulated Wilson in a "delightful" call.