Barnes' resignation came after Wilson placed blame on the police department for the bungled communication from the city in the hours after the Seattle Center shooting.
With the Bumbershoot music festival at Seattle Center this weekend, Wilson said the city will be ready to keep the public updated in case of an emergency.
Last year, 30 people were killed and 221 seriously injured, one of the highest tallies since Vision Zero became city policy in 2015 -- a goal to end traffic deaths.
How will Mayor Katie Wilson's move to speed the "Late 8" change Denny Way for transit riders and as many as 30,000 motorists who drive it on an average weekday?
The search continues for a 19-year-old who authorities believe may have fallen off a boat in Lake Washington late Friday after a day of watching Seafair.
For years, residents have had a fairly easy route to delay zoning changes in Seattle, putting the burden on the city to defend its plan if they have $120.
The $200 million project would connect downtown Bellevue to Wilburton, making it easier for people to reach light rail stations and the 42-mile Eastrail.
