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City of Seattle and Port of Seattle Celebrate Elliott Bay Connections (EBC), Visionary Public-Private Partnership to Connect and Revitalize Parks on the Elliott Bay Waterfront

June 5, 2026

Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks re-open to public with new plantings and improvements funded entirely by private philanthropy New greenway connecting Waterfront Park to Olympic Sculpture Park constructed by EBC opened to the public April 21 Ribbon cutting marks 50 acres of free parks and public space connectedfor three and half miles on Elliott Bay shoreline in heart of Seattle Yesterday, Mayor Katie B. Wilson joined Port of Seattle Commission Secretary Sam Cho, philanthropist Melinda French Gates, Chairman… [ Keep reading ]

We’re 27 Days from FIFA and Seattle Is Ready!

May 19, 2026

Seattle is less than a month out from hosting the first FIFA World Cup match and our city is ready! Seattle is one of 16 cities across the globe hosting FIFA Men’s World Cup games over four weeks in June and July. Seattle will host six matches at Lumen Field, including the… [ Keep reading ]

Statement from Mayor Wilson on Weekend Violence

May 12, 2026

“I am devastated by the loss of two young people this weekend – one at his place of work in Lake City, and the other at her off-campus student housing. I am devastated for their family and friends now grieving, and for this loss that will be felt over many… [ Keep reading ]

Statement from Mayor Wilson regarding Sound Transit Expansion

May 7, 2026

From Mayor Katie B. Wilson:“I want to see shovels in the ground on West Seattle this year, I want us to get clarity on the timeline for building to Ballard, and I want us to stop the delay and construct Graham Street – and I’ll be pushing to see that… [ Keep reading ]

City secures new shelter site in South Park

May 7, 2026

90-unit Tiny House Village will provide wraparound services Mayor Katie B. Wilson continued to deliver on her core priority of accelerating the development of new shelter and emergency housing with three major steps forward today: a new lease, a new partnership, and continued legislative momentum. “We continue to make progress on… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Vision: Centering Human Flourishing and Serving the Public Good

May 4, 2026

From Amazon’s global online marketplace to the $15 minimum wage, Seattle has long been home to innovations that transform our lives, and policy innovations that ensure the benefits of new technologies are broadly shared. That’s a big part of why our companies lead the world, why our community and worker… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Wilson identifies initial steps for action on data centers

May 1, 2026

Two weeks ago, the mayor announced her team would work to identify long-term policy approaches to data centers, including exploring a moratorium. She proceeded to instruct relevant City departments to develop a coordinated approach, with the aim of addressing substantial public policy concern about the potential impacts of data centers… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Wilson announces major new investments to make Seattle a better and more affordable place to raise a family

April 29, 2026

Seattle Preschool Program goes all day and all year; universal free school meals; free mental health care for all teens and young adults; pathways to good jobs; and more TODAY, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced major new investments in childcare, preschool, afterschool and summer programs, mentoring, tutoring, health care, school… [ Keep reading ]

“All options are on the table” following forensic investigation of KCRHA

April 22, 2026

The City and County launched a forensic evaluation into the KCRHA in August 2025 in response to ongoing operational and financial issues at the agency, including leadership turnover, delayed payments, State Auditor findings, unverified accounting of cash advances, persistent cash flow challenges, and overspending on administrative resources. The City of… [ Keep reading ]

Statement on data centers

April 18, 2026

“It is important to know that the City of Seattle has not authorized nor permitted any new data centers. However, the prospect of massive new data centers being built in Seattle has raised understandably intense public alarm. I share community concerns about environmental justice, economic resilience, and impacts of increased costs for Seattle… [ Keep reading ]