Jenny Durkan

Seattle’s Mayor still refuses to say whether unvaccinated officers will be fired

Despite Seattle police officers being under a mandate to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Mayor Jenny Durkan has mysteriously refused to commit to firing unvaccinated officers after the Oct. 18 deadline.  

5 days ago

Officials knew Seattle mayor’s phone setting caused texts to vanish

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office said this spring that 10 months of her missing text messages could be attributed to an "unknown technology issue."

August 20

Police: Woman violated protection order by going to Seattle Mayor's home

Seattle police have arrested a woman after she allegedly violated an anti-harassment protection order by going to Mayor Jenny Durkan’s home on Monday.

August 19

Handling of Mayor Durkan’s missing texts brings $5M claims against Seattle

Two now-former public records officers who blew the whistle about Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s missing text messages have each filed $5 million claims against the city, saying they faced retaliation and felt compelled to resign.

July 8

Seattle City Council OKs plan to spend $128M in COVID-19 relief funds

The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a plan for nearly $130 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds that will go to Seattle residents, programs and businesses.

June 21

City of Seattle extending eviction moratorium to Sept. 30

Speaking to Brandi Kruse on Q13 News Friday morning, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that the city's eviction moratorium will be extended through Sept. 30.

June 18

Seattle to close four vaccination sites as city's vaccination rate soars

Seattle's vaccination rate is the second highest in the nation, according to the mayor's office. The city will close four vaccination sites in June.

May 26

Seattle's Lumen Field offering vaccinations for 12- to 15-year-olds leads to confusion

When the City of Seattle started vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds for COVID-19 at Lumen Field Wednesday morning, the timeline led to some confusion.

May 12

Mayor Durkan, city officials' text messages missing following investigation into public records requests

Months of Durkan, city officials text messages missing following an investigation into public records requests.

May 8

Deputy Seattle mayor Casey Sixkiller announces bid for mayor

Casey Sixkiller, a deputy mayor of Seattle, has joined more than a dozen people vying for the city's top job. 

May 4

Man arrested for alleged threats to kill Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan

An Auburn man has been arrested for allegedly leaving a harassing voicemail for Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, police said.

April 28

Seattle to get over 52,000 vaccine doses to give next week

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office says the city and its partners will have more than 52,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to administer next week in the largest single-week vaccine allocation received to date.

April 23

Former state Rep. Jessyn Farrell announces bid for Seattle mayor

Former state Rep. Jessyn Farrell is joining what's quickly becoming a crowded race for Seattle mayor. 

March 18

Bruce Harrell announces bid for Seattle mayor

Former Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell is running for mayor, he announced Tuesday.

March 16

Former SuperSonic James Donaldson launches second bid for Seattle mayor

Former Seattle SuperSonic and small businessman James Donaldson is running for Seattle mayor - again. 

March 5

Fremont Brewing co-owner launches bid for Seattle City Council

Fremont Brewing co-owner Sara Nelson officially launched a bid for Seattle City Council Thursday, positioning herself as a comparatively moderate choice who can bring balance.

February 4