City of Seattle

Seattle is suing the Trump administration to block two executive orders that city officials say threaten local diversity, equity, and LGBTQ+ protections. The lawsuit, announced Thursday by Mayor Bruce Harrell and City Attorney Ann Davison, was filed in federal court in the Western District of Washin...

The Seattle City Council voted 7–1 on Monday to appoint former Council President Debora Juarez to replace Cathy Moore, who resigned earlier this month citing health challenges. Juarez will serve until November 2026, when voters will decide who will complete the term through 2027. Juarez, a me...

Pier 58 reopened on July 25, marking a major milestone in Seattle’s $806 million central waterfront redevelopment. The new pier adds nearly 50,000 square feet of public space to the 20‑acre Waterfront Park, offering a mix of play areas, green space, and sweeping views of Elliott Bay. The rede...

Seattle voters are receiving ballots for the Aug. 5 primary, which will decide the finalists in races for mayor, city attorney, city council, and school board, alongside contests for King County executive and council. Voters will also weigh in on campaign financing and a countywide parks levy. Ma...

The Seattle City Council has selected six finalists to replace former District 5 Councilmember Cathy Moore, who stepped down July 7 due to health issues. The finalists—chosen from a pool of 22 applicants—include both political newcomers and a former council president. Finalists: James M. ...

Reported crimes across Seattle fell nearly 8% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to new Seattle Police Department data. The citywide decline was driven by double-digit drops in both property crime (–8.7%) and violent crime (–7.4%). By Precinct Precin...

Seattle officials have unveiled a sweeping reform to the city’s business and occupation (B&O) tax, aimed at closing a looming budget deficit while shielding small businesses from tax burdens. The measure — called the Seattle Shield Initiative — would increase the B&O tax exemption from...