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 ...
Seattle mayor apologizes for joke about Sonics' return during State of the City address
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell apologized Wednesday for a joke about the potential return of the Sonics. At his State-of-the-City address, Harrell took a dramatic pause and said, “Right now, at ...
The renewed push to pedestrianize Pike Place Market
SEATTLE — The push to close Pike Place Market to traffic has been revitalized after Mayor Bruce Harrell expressed his support ...
Seattle mayor says he has ‘grave concerns’ about Trump administration
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell expressed optimism for the city’s future while addressing concerns about the Trump administration ...
Seattle mayor proposes car-free Pike Place, touts success in annual speech
Mayor Bruce Harrell tried to walk the line between acknowledging Seattleites’ continued frustration and highlighting where he ...
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Mayor Harrell’s State of the City: Lots of Words, a Basketball, and One Giant Social Housing-Sized Hole
Many Seattleites may have been blissfully unaware that Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his annual State of the City address ...
Seattle mayor warns of potential revenue impacts from Trump administration
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his 2025 state of the city address, warning of potential revenue impacts from President ...
Seattle mayor interrupts speech to dupe fans over potential NBA expansion team: 'Just kidding'
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell teased basketball fans with the return of an NBA franchise on Tuesday, only to reveal shortly after that he was "just kidding." ...