City Hall

Can New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Build a Movement?

Wilson is ambitious, progressive, and…deeply practical.

01/08/2026 By Josh Cohen

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

Murray Allegations

Delvonn Heckard, Man Who Accused Murray of Abuse, Found Dead

Heckard was found dead in an Auburn motel, The Seattle Times reported.

02/16/2018 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

"I'm the Accidental Mayor": Burgess Says Goodbye to City Hall

Tim Burgess gave a farewell speech on Wednesday before Thanksgiving break.

11/22/2017 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

Mayor's Office

Mayor-Elect Announces Her Transition Team

Jenny Durkan announced a 61-member transition team that will help plan her time at the mayor's office.

11/13/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Mayor's Race 2017

Cary Moon Concedes in the Mayor's Race

After the second round of ballot counts, Moon still fell short of Durkan by nearly 25,000 votes.

11/08/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Mayor's Race 2017

Mayoral Aide Wants Lobbying Restrictions for Campaign Consultants

"The interpersonal relationship developed during a heated campaign cycle can be significantly closer than typical office relationships."

10/23/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Q&A

Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim Reflects on Time at City Hall

October 13 was Hyeok Kim's last day in the mayor's office.

10/20/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Mayor's Office

Burgess Signs Uptown Upzoning Bill, with Murray Watching

Former mayor Ed Murray said he was there watching as a private citizen.

10/12/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Seattle Reaffirms Support for DACA

A DACA recipient told council members the city should "prepare for the worst, as we undocumented youth have been doing."

10/02/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Highlights from Burgess's 2018 Budget Proposal

Tim Burgess on Monday released the 2018 budget proposal.

09/25/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Council Votes Burgess to Be Seattle's Next Mayor

Tim Burgess has been a council member since 2008 and will be mayor for 71 days before he retires.

09/18/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Seattle Met

Mayor's Office

Can New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Build a Movement?

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

Delvonn Heckard, Man Who Accused Murray of Abuse, Found Dead

Top Stories: Government Shutdown, Seattle Women's March, and Statutes of Limitation

A Review of Seattle's Craziest Year in Politics

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

"I'm the Accidental Mayor": Burgess Says Goodbye to City Hall

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

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

Mayor-Elect Announces Her Transition Team

Cary Moon Concedes in the Mayor's Race

Mayoral Aide Wants Lobbying Restrictions for Campaign Consultants

Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim Reflects on Time at City Hall

Burgess Signs Uptown Upzoning Bill, with Murray Watching

Top Stories of the Week: City Council Appointment, ICE Arrests, Birth Control Rollbacks

Seattle Reaffirms Support for DACA

Top Stories of the Week: Seattle's Budget, Purdue Pharma Lawsuit, and Mayoral Candidates' Proposals

Highlights from Burgess's 2018 Budget Proposal

Top Stories of the Week: Mayor Burgess, Russian Hackers, and Dino Rossi

Council Votes Burgess to Be Seattle's Next Mayor