Seattle is updating its website to be more accessible for people with disabilities and is using plain language to communicate with more people ahead of the city hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order on Friday to make city resources more accessible.

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 this moment, I have an announcement to make.”

Efforts to enhance pedestrian safety at Pike Place Market are gaining momentum as city officials explore solutions to prevent cars from endangering visitors.

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.