‘We’re really focused on moving forward’: Mayor Wilson addresses internal Bite of Seattle texts

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pushing back on criticism over how her office handled communications the night of the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.

Hundreds of internal text messages were released quietly on Friday, showing staff debating whether Wilson should go to the scene and frustration with police over a nearly five-hour delay before city leaders addressed the public.

Texts show debate over optics, timing, and inaccurate information inside the mayor’s office

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