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Mamdani-style candidate living off parents' money could ouster incumbent Dem mayor

November 12, 2025

Mamdani-style candidate living off parents' money could ouster incumbent Dem mayor

Progressive activist Katie Wilson, who credits her parents’ financial help for allowing her to run, may soon replace longtime Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell after a razor-thin election.

Corrections department challenges state law following whistleblower complaint on immigrant guards: report

November 11, 2025

Corrections department challenges state law following whistleblower complaint on immigrant guards: report

King County Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention reportedly challenges Washington state employment law following investigation into unqualified jail guard hires.

Seattle robber bites off 88-year-old woman's finger during violent robbery, police say

November 7, 2025

Seattle robber bites off 88-year-old woman's finger during violent robbery, police say

An 88-year-old Seattle woman was hospitalized with serious head injuries after a man assaulted and robbed her, biting off her finger during the attack, police say.

Leftward lurch: Second socialist leader ready to rule another iconic American city

November 1, 2025

Leftward lurch: Second socialist leader ready to rule another iconic American city

Seattle activist Katie Wilson leads incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell in new polling as the city prepares to elect a socialist leader following New York's leftward shift.

California jail cuts Seattle murder suspect loose by mistake, triggering manhunt as victim’s mom fumes

October 29, 2025

California jail cuts Seattle murder suspect loose by mistake, triggering manhunt as victim’s mom fumes

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office accidentally released Isaiah Jamon Andrews, wanted for allegedly murdering Theodore Wheeler IV, prompting U.S. Marshals to launch manhunt.

Whistleblower alleges blue city jails hired over 100 illegal guards over several years

October 12, 2025

Whistleblower alleges blue city jails hired over 100 illegal guards over several years

King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention faces probe over allegations it hired corrections officers with expired or temporary work authorization.

Seattle sued after mayor blames Christians for violent clash with left-wing agitators

October 9, 2025

Seattle sued after mayor blames Christians for violent clash with left-wing agitators

Christian rally organizers file federal lawsuit against Seattle, Mayor Bruce Harrell and police after violent disruption at May event in Cal Anderson Park.

Seattle mayor rejects locking up repeat criminals during tense debate: 'Maybe they're hungry'

October 3, 2025

Seattle mayor rejects locking up repeat criminals during tense debate: 'Maybe they're hungry'

Seattle Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell is facing criticism over a debate response explaining why he has "no desire" to put repeat offenders in jail.

Blue city crime crisis: Repeat offender strikes again after Charlotte train murder

September 24, 2025

Blue city crime crisis: Repeat offender strikes again after Charlotte train murder

A 44-year-old homeless man with an extensive criminal history was charged with first-degree assault for allegedly stabbing a man in a Seattle neighborhood.

Seattle response to homelessness divides progressives in upcoming mayoral race

September 14, 2025

Seattle response to homelessness divides progressives in upcoming mayoral race

Progressive Seattle mayoral candidates Mayor Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson offered different responses to the ongoing homelessness crisis in the city.