City Hall

5 Important Takeaways from Durkan's State of the City Speech

"These crises has been years in the making and will not be fixed overnight."

02/20/2018 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

Seattle Will Dismiss All Misdemeanor Pot Convictions

About 500 to 600 people have been convicted for misdemeanor marijuana possession by the city.

02/08/2018 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

City Will Move Bike Racks Placed to Discourage Homeless Camping

SDOT plans to remove the racks after officials find a new location, a spokesperson said in a statement.

02/06/2018 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

Durkan Forms Her Small Business Advisory Council

An executive order sets March 1 as the council's deadline for its first meeting.

02/02/2018 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Jenny Durkan: “When Donald Trump Was Elected, the World Started Spinning Differently for Me”

She's the first woman mayor Seattle's had in nearly a century, and her to-do list is mighty.

01/26/2018 By Jessica Voelker

City Hall

Mayor Durkan Will Review City's Harassment and Discrimination Policies

Durkan said a team of officials and labor representatives will recommend changes by the end of May to address harassment and discrimination complaints.

01/25/2018 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

City's Inauguration Ceremony Filled with Trump Censures and Pats on the Back

"Seattle, sadly, was not immune from the realities of the national conversation about sexual assault."

01/08/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Donald Trump

Local Officials Respond to Federal Enforcement on Weed

Governor Jay Inslee said officials will "vigorously defend our state's laws" against federal enforcement.

01/04/2018 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

A Review of Seattle's Craziest Year in Politics

Seattle's had some major challenges—from Trump's agenda to the fallen mayor.

12/29/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Seattle Reacts to the Death of San Francisco Mayor, Seattle Native Ed Lee

"Just an incredible loss for the Asian American community."

12/12/2017 By Hayat Norimine

City Attorney's Office

Seattle's Response to Jeff Sessions's Letter on Its Sanctuary City Policy

The eight-page letter said the city was in full compliance with federal law.

12/11/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Durkan Signs KeyArena Renovation Plan

The $600 million renovation plan aims for an October 2020 completion date.

12/07/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Mayor's Office

Seattle City Light CEO Resigns

Mayor Jenny Durkan said the city will be looking to overcome challenges at City Light, "from billing to the workplace environment."

12/04/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Durkan Takes the First Step Toward Her Free College Tuition Plan

The executive order signed Wednesday creates a framework and a deadline of March 8 to come up with funding sources.

11/30/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Council Votes to Cut Mayor's Office Budget by $1 Million

The mayor criticized the council for not making any comparable cuts to its legislative department.

11/16/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Jenny Durkan

5 Important Takeaways from Durkan's State of the City Speech

Seattle Will Dismiss All Misdemeanor Pot Convictions

City Will Move Bike Racks Placed to Discourage Homeless Camping

Durkan Forms Her Small Business Advisory Council

Top Stories: Aid for Dreamers, Rent Control Debate, and Another Letter from the DOJ

Jenny Durkan: “When Donald Trump Was Elected, the World Started Spinning Differently for Me”

Mayor Durkan Will Review City's Harassment and Discrimination Policies

City's Inauguration Ceremony Filled with Trump Censures and Pats on the Back

Local Officials Respond to Federal Enforcement on Weed

A Review of Seattle's Craziest Year in Politics

Top Stories: Amtrak Derailment, Travel Ban, and Radiation at Hanford

Seattle Reacts to the Death of San Francisco Mayor, Seattle Native Ed Lee

Seattle's Response to Jeff Sessions's Letter on Its Sanctuary City Policy

Top Stories: Seattle City Light CEO's Resignation, KeyArena Renovations, and Al Franken

Durkan Signs KeyArena Renovation Plan

Seattle City Light CEO Resigns

Top Stories: Durkan and Mosqueda Sworn In, No Charges Against Urquhart, Port Commission Settlement

Durkan Takes the First Step Toward Her Free College Tuition Plan

Top Stories: Mayor’s Budget, GOP Tax Bill, Sanctuary Status

Council Votes to Cut Mayor's Office Budget by $1 Million