WATCH LIVE: Seattle mayor, city leaders give updates on the state of downtown
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is addressing more than 1,000 downtown leaders Tuesday to provide an update on activation plans and how the city is preparing for the World Cup. The annual State of Downtown address is being held at the Seattle Convention Center Tuesday afternoon.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996. He says it was racial profiling
Through his many campaigns for office, Harrell has never mentioned the arrest. Harrell’s online biographies make no mention of living or working in Omaha.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell claims racial profiling and misunderstanding in 1996 arrest
Current Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested on weapons charges nearly three decades ago in Iowa. The charges were dropped, but the mayor has not spoken about the ordeal until recently. He believes he was racially profiled in the incident.
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell arrested 29 years ago; 3 misdemeanor charges dropped
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested 29 years ago in Iowa and charged with three misdemeanors that were later dropped.
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Seattle Mayor Harrell was arrested in 1996 for pulling gun during parking lot confrontation
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996 for brandishing a pistol during a late-night confrontation at a casino in Iowa, according to documents from the time. This is the first time Seattle media have reported on the incident – and brought to light a two-year period of Harrell’s life that he doesn’t discuss publicly.
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell blames staff member for Sonics joke that bombed
Mayor Bruce Harrell shares key highlights on positive city changes with Jake Skorheim. Discover the latest updates and vision.
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Seattle Mayor Harrell misled officer during 1996 arrest: police report unearthed
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell misled police in 1996 before being arrested at a riverboat casino in Iowa, a police report that surfaced this week alleges. KUOW broke the story of Harrell’s arrest on Wednesday.
Seattle mayor teases Sonics return during State of City address before saying: ‘I’m just kidding’
"Right now, at this moment, I have an announcement to make," Bruce Harrell said as he pulled out a basketball from under the podium.
Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell's joke about Sonics' return doesn't go over well
Harrell paused his State of the City speech to trick the crowd into thinking an NBA expansion announcement was coming.
Seattle ramps up efforts to protect pedestrians at vehicle-swamped Pike Place Market
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, following the terror attack on pedestrians on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street New Year’s Eve, directed city departments to explore solutions focused on safety and the pedestrian experience at Pike Place Market.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivers 2025 State of the City
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered the 2025 State of the City address on Feb. 18, 2025.