Katie Wilson tries to find balance in move from organizer to mayor

Wilson said she’s trying to make the right decisions for the city, but admits the balancing of her time, priorities and projections is still a work in progress.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation

Deputy Chief Andre Sayles takes over as interim Seattle police chief after Shon Barnes' resignation following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.

Seattle mayor accepts police chief's resignation amid shooting fallout

Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes resigned, as officials come under criticism following Sunday's mass shooting at Bite of Seattle.
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Seattle mayor defends ousting police chief after festival shootout

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Friday defended her ...

Mayor Wilson to turn off stadium-area cameras as World Cup events end

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is turning off stadium surveillance cameras now that the World Cup has left Seattle, returning to a broader review of the city's camera expansion plans.

Another top Seattle mayoral aide exits as Katie Wilson administration faces continued staff turnover

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary is leaving City Hall after less than seven months, adding to significant staffing turnover in her office.
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It is unacceptable that city officials took five hours to respond to the Seattle Center mass shooting

On July 26, gunfire erupted at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle festival around 6 p.m. Other than a brief initial ...

Seattle City Council to vote on Mayor Katie Wilson's rental junk fee proposal

The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on a proposal introduced by Mayor Katie Wilson that would eliminate hidden rental fees across the city.