Mayor Bruce Harrell arrested 30 years ago

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.
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.
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 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.
WATCH: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's 2025 State of the City address
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell gave his 2025 State of the City address Tuesday, highlighting his administration’s accomplishments and priorities for the next year.
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.
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.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says 1996 arrest in Iowa shaped career as politician
Mayor Harrell's charges were dismissed five months after the arrest, court documents show.
VIDEO: Mayor Bruce Harrell arrested 30 years ago
Ancient stone tools that were discovered in the Tunel Wielki cave in Poland around 50 years ago have been re-examined and dated. Instead of belonging to Neanderthals living in the region these tools are now considered to be much older and were most likely created and used by a completely different extinct human species.
Seattle mayor launches plain language initiative ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Seattle is updating its website to be more accessible for people with disabilities and is using plain language to communicate ...
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 ...
Seattle mayor says he has ‘grave concerns’ about Trump administration
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell speaks at a Technology Alliance event last year. (GeekWire FIle Photo /) Seattle Mayor Bruce ...
Seattle mayor looks to speed up light rail expansion
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently signed an executive order aiming to speed up the light rail's expansion to West Seattle ...
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 ...
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." ...
Harrell hints at education levy renewal ask of Seattle voters this November
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that he will soon announce a property tax levy renewal ballot measure with funding dedicated ...