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November 15

Meet the socialist Mamdani-style mayor just elected to run West Coast's 5th largest city

Seattle elects socialist mayor Katie Wilson, defeating incumbent Bruce Harrell in a tight race. Wilson has been compared to NYC's Zohran Mamdani for progressive policies.

November 13

Incumbent Seattle mayor concedes to Mamdani-style 'socialist' who tapped her parents for money while running

Progressive activist and political organizer Katie Wilson, who has been likened to self-proclaimed socialist Zohran Mamdani, came out on top in Seattle's mayoral race.

November 12

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.

November 11

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.

November 7

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.

November 1

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.

October 29

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.

October 12

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.

October 9

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.

October 3

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.