The cast of "The Love Boat" are still one big, happy family.Four members of the popular television show Ted Lange, Fred Grandy, Jill Whelan and Bernie Kopell reunited in New York City for the opening night of the off-Broadway play "Lady Patriot." The play was written and directed by Lange and features his former co-stars Grandy and Whelan."The Love Boat" premiered on ABC in September 1977 and ran for nine seasons. Its final episode aired in May 1986, and was followed by a short-lived revival, "Love Boat: The Next Wave," which aired for two seasons from 1998 to 1999.LEAVE IT TO BEAVER STAR JERRY MATHERS GRATEFUL SHOW STILL HELPS PEOPLE 'IN THIS CRAZY WORLD'Heres what the cast of the iconic show has been doing since.Fred Grandy starred on the show as Burl "Gopher" Smith throughout all nine seasons.Following his time on "The Love Boat," Grandy took a substantial break from acting, choosing instead to focus on a career in politics and later working in nonprofits. The actor went on to serve four terms in the House of Representatives, from 1987 to 1995, representing Iowa's 5th Congressional District.Grandy later became the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International, and hosted his own radio talk show in Washington, D.C. He eventually returned to television in 2003, appearing on episodes of "Law & Order," "The Mindy Project," "Fuller House" and most recently in the film "I'll Be Right There."Grandy was married to Jan Gough from 1969 to 1983, and they had two children. He then married Catherine Mann in 1987, and they share one child.Prior to his starring role as Isaac Washington on "The Love Boat," Ted Lange appeared in the short-lived sitcom, "That's My Mama."In later seasons of "The Love Boat," Lange began directing episodes, a passion which carried over into his post-show career. He went on to direct episodes of "The New Gidget," "Moesha" and other series. Lange also continued acting, guest-starring on shows including "Family Matters," "Drake & Josh," "General Hospital" and more. He most recently appeared in the film "Twelve."TED LANGE TALKS 'LOVE BOAT' days AND WHY HE HAD A SEX ADVICE COLUMNIn addition to his acting and directing career, Lange has also made a name for himself as a prolific playwright, penning more than 15 plays, including "George Washington's Boy," "The Shakespeare Over My Shoulder Trilogy," "Let Freedom Ring" and most recently, "Lady Patriot." Lange also wrote a sex advice column.Lange married Sheryl Thompson in 1978. They divorced in 1989 and share two children. He later married Mary Ley in 2001.Bernie Kopell starred as Dr. Adam Bricker on "The Love Boat."Before joining "The Love Boat," Kopell appeared in television shows including "Get Smart," "Bewitched" and "That Girl."After the show ended, Kopell made guest appearances on several popular television series and had small roles in films. He reprised his role as Siegfried in the 1989 movie "Get Smart, Again!" and later appeared in a nostalgic cameo in the 2008 remake of "Get Smart."The actor was married to Celia Whitney from 1962 to 1963 and Yolanda Veloz from 1974 to 1995. He married Catrina Honadle in 1997, and the couple has two children.Jill Whelan was the youngest member of "The Love Boat" cast, playing Vicki Stubing, the daughter of Captain Merrill Stubing. She joined the show in its third season.Following her time on the show, Whelan guest-starred on a number of television shows before transitioning to regional theater and cabaret performances. She later co-hosted the radio program "The Brian and Jill Show" with Brian Phelps.In 2015, Whelan became an ambassador for Princess Cruises, sailing on more than 100 voyages with the company and interacting with fans at various conventions.Whelan married Brad St. John in 1993, and they share one son, Harrison. The couple divorced in 2001. She later welcomed her second son, Grant, with husband Michael Chaykowsky, whom she married in 2004. They divorced in 2014.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSGavin MacLeod had a long career in Hollywood before starring as Captain Merrill Stubing on "The Love Boat," appearing in 73 episodes of the comedy, "McHale's Navy" in the early 1960s.After "The Love Boat" ended, MacLeod continued guest-starring on several television series before retiring from on-screen work in 2014.The actor later hosted faith-based programming, wrote two memoirs "Back on Course" and "This Is Your Captain Speaking" and became an ambassador for Princess Cruises.MacLeod was married to Joan F. Rootvik from 1955 to 1972 and the couple shared four children. He married Patti Kendig in 1974. The couple divorced in 1982, but later remarried in 1984. MacLeod died in May 2021 at age 90.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERLauren Tewes was a main cast member on "The Love Boat" for the first seven seasons, playing cruise director Julie McCoy before leaving the show due to substance abuse issues.She later returned as a guest in its final season and appeared in the 1990 TV movie, "The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage." Tewes also had small roles in television shows and films and worked as a voice actor.Aside from her work on-screen, Tewes built a strong stage career. She also trained as a chef and worked in catering.Tewes was married to John Wassel from 1977 to 1982, and Paolo Nonnis from 1985 to 1995. She later married Robert Nadir in 1996 and remained with him until his death in 2002.

Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, said Sunday that Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, was not cooperating with authorities."He has not confessed to authorities. He is not cooperating, but all the people around him are cooperating. And I think that's very important," Cox told ABC's "This Week" host Martha Raddatz.Cox was also asked about a report in The New York Times about the alleged shooter's messages on Discord. Kirk was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event in Utah."All we can confirm is that those conversations definitely were happening, and they did not believe it was actually him. It was, it was all joking, until he admitted that it actually was him," Cox said.DATE SET FOR CHARLIE KIRK'S MEMORIAL SERVICE AS DETAILS EMERGE FROM INVESTIGATION INTO KILLERCox told Cox told the Wall Street Journal the suspect was "deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology," according to an interview published Friday.Raddatz pressed Cox for evidence supporting the claim."So far, that has come from his acquaintances and his family members," he said.Authorities arrested Robinson on Thursday after a family member contacted the Washington County Sheriffs Office with information that Robinson had implied or confessed to committing the shooting, Cox said Friday.UTAH LEADERS URGE UNITY FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSINATION: 'TURNING POINT FOR AMERICA'Cox told NBC News on Sunday that Robinson appeared to grow more politically radical after dropping out of Utah State University."It seemed to happen kind of after that after he moved back to the southern part of Utah. Clearly, there was a lot of gaming going on, friends that have confirmed that there was kind of that deep, dark internet, Reddit culture and these other dark places of the internet where this person was going deep. You saw that on the casings the memeification that is happening in our society today," he told NBC News.Raddatz asked Cox what needed to happen for this moment to become a turning point in history, referencing his remarks Friday that described the shooting as a watershed moment.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"You know, right now we are in a dark place. Everybody gets that, I think. And we have choices. In my political philosophy and in my religious philosophy, we believe in agency that every one of us gets to make our own decisions," he said. "Can we do good in our neighborhood? Can we hug a family member? Can we talk to a neighbor we disagree with? Thats up to us. Thats the only way out. Theres nothing else we can do to solve this dark chapter in our history."Fox News' Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.

Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, is being held under "special watch" until he completes a mental health evaluation, authorities said Sunday.Robinson, 22, will remain on a special watch status in the Utah County Sheriff's Department special housing unit so that authorities can "keep a close eye on him" until officials can clear his mental health, the department said in a statement.The process may take several days, the sheriffs department said.Once cleared, Robinson will continue with the classification process to determine where he will be housed while in custody.DEATH PENALTY LOOMS FOR CHARLIE KIRKS ACCUSED KILLER BUT LEGAL BAR IS HIGH AS TRUMP, COX MOUNT PRESSURE"He will continue to be monitored by mental, medical, and custody staff throughout the duration of his stay," the sheriffs department said.The department noted that the "special watch" status is done for various reasons, including what type of crime a suspect is booked for, behavioral issues, violent behavior and suicidal comments made during the arrest.The sheriffs department said it has been made specifically aware of any suicidal comments or concerns regarding Robinson.Robinson allegedly shot and killed Kirk, 31, on Wednesday at Utah Valley University. Kirk, a married father of two young children, was speaking to a crowd during a Turning Point USA event on the schools campus in Orem.FAMILY TURNS IN SUSPECT IN CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION, ALMOST UNHEARD OF: BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTRobinson was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt.A law enforcement source previously told Fox News Digital that Robinsons father, who ultimately turned him in to authorities, told the FBI that he recognized his son from surveillance video images the FBI had released during the manhunt.The source told Fox News Digital that when Robinson arrived at his father's home, he said he wanted to kill himself. The source told Fox News Digital that the father spoke with a minister the family knew before turning in his son.Utah Gov. Brian Cox told ABC News on Sunday morning that Robinson was not cooperating with authorities while in custody."He has not confessed to authorities. He is not cooperating, but all the people around him are cooperating. And I think that's, that's, that's very important," Cox told ABC News.The governor said that Robinson's family members and his romantic partner, a man who is transitioning from male to female, are cooperating with authorities. He added that those who know the 22-year-old say he was "deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology."Fox News' Alexandra Rego and Fox News Digitals Brooke Singman and Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.

Turning Point USA has seen a massive surge in inquiries for new college chapters as the organization works to advance Charlie Kirk's vision following his assassination last week.Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of The Charlie Kirk Show, said Sunday that in the past 48 hours, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) has received more than 32,000 inquiries from people wanting to start new campus chapters."To put that in perspective, TPUSA currently has 900 official college chapters and around 1,200 high school chapters, with a presence of 3,500 total," Kolvet, who is also a TPUSA spokesman, wrote on X.SLEEPING GIANT LIKELY WOKE UP FOR TURNING POINT USA AFTER CHARLIE KIRKS ASSASSINATION"Charlie's vision to have a Club America chapter (our high school brand) in every high school in America (around 23,000) will come true much, much faster than he could have ever possibly imagined," Kolvet added, calling the response to expand Kirk's mission "truly incredible."In a separate post, Kolvet wrote, "This is the Turning Point."Kirk, was assassinated during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon. The event was the first in what was supposed to be a series called "American Comeback Tour."Kirk, the charismatic 31-year-old founder of the conservative youth activist group, gained recognition for his signature political debates on college campuses.COMPLETE COVERAGE OF CHARLIE KIRKOn Thursday evening, the second family escorted Kirk's casket and family from Utah to their home state of Arizona on Air Force Two. A video of the moment showed his wife Erika Kirk visibly emotional on the tarmac as the casket passed before her. The couple have two young children.Kirks celebration of life ceremony is scheduled for next Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. President Donald Trump said he will attend Kirk's funeral.On Friday evening, Kirk's widow galvanized the TPUSA movement and vowed to carry on her husbands mission.'DARK MOMENT FOR AMERICA': TRUMP DECLARES KIRK'S VOICE 'BIGGER AND GRANDER' AFTER ASSASSINATION"To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die," Kirk said. "I refuse to let that happen. No one will ever forget my husband's name. And I will make sure of it. It will become stronger. Bolder. Louder and greater than ever," Kirk said.She also said that TPUSA's annual "AmericaFest" conference in Phoenix this December will continue as scheduled.Judah Waxelbaum, a former campus activist at Arizona State University for Republican causes, said that the assassination likely awoke a "sleeping giant" and will likely see an increase in members.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Turning Point's not going anywhere. Turning Point, I think, will probably actually get significantly larger in the wake of what happened to Charlie," he told Fox News Digital in an interview on Saturday, noting that "you couldn't do youth politics in Arizona, really anywhere in the United States without coming across Charlie Kirk.""I wouldn't be surprised if they've woken up a sleeping giant," he added.Fox News Digital's Cameron Arcand contributed to this report.

Kathy Bates is pushing back at speculation surrounding her recent weight loss.During an interview with Variety, the 77-year-old Oscar-winning actress shot back at critics who attributed her 100-pound weight loss solely to Ozempic, a GLP-1 injectable medication traditionally prescribed to treat diabetes but recently used as a weight-loss medication."People say, Well, it was the Ozempic. F--- you, it was the Ozempic! It took me years to do this. I got this diagnosis about diabetes my father died of it; his mother died of it; one of my sisters is in peril," she explained. "When they said diabetes, I figured out what to do to slowly, over years, to lose the weight. And then when Ozempic came along, I was able to lose the last 15 to 20 pounds and keep it off."Bates is making history this weekend as the oldest person to receive a nomination in the lead actress in a drama category at the Emmy Awards. She was nominated for her role as Madeline Matlock in the CBS reboot of "Matlock."'BACHELOR' COUPLE SEAN AND CATHERINE LOWE PUSH BACK ON OZEMPIC CRAZE: THERE'S A HEALTHIER ROUTEWhen speaking about the show, Bates said "the timing of it is great," explaining "the juxtaposition of getting healthy" and then getting the opportunity to star in this show "is just unbelievable."Despite all the hard work she put into shedding the weight, Bates told Variety she is still adjusting to her new body."She had a beautiful dress for me to try. I looked at it on the hanger, and I thought, Thats not gonna fit. I put it on, and it fit, and I just melted down," Bates said. "I just started crying and crying. Im still figuring out what its like to be without all of that weight. What was it for? What was I hiding myself from? What are the emotions that are pouring out because I dont have that armor? It just really surprised me, really shocked me."Bates first revealed she had lost 100 pounds in an earlier interview with Variety, in September 2024, telling the outlet she lost the weight over six or seven years.She said the last time she was this thin was when she was a college student, adding that she was at her heaviest weight in 2011. In that time period, she starred as Harriet "Harry" Korn in the NBC legal drama "Harry's Law.""I had to sit down every moment that I could," Bates recalled. "It was hard for me to walk. Im ashamed I let myself get so out of shape, but now I have a tremendous amount of energy."The actress previously addressed rumors she lost weight due to Ozempic, during an interview with People magazine in October 2024.During the interview, she told the outlet that shedding weight was "hard work," and that after losing 80 pounds on her own, she used the weight-loss drug to help her lose the last 20.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Theres been a lot of talk that I just was able to do this because of Ozempic," Bates told People magazine. "But I have to impress upon people out there that this was hard work for me, especially during the pandemic. Its very hard to say youve had enough."Her desire to get healthy came after she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2017.One of the biggest changes she made was switching up her diet and cutting off eating after 8 p.m. In the interview, she admitted, "I used to eat terribly: burgers and Cokes and pizza."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"I ate because I was afraid, and I ate because it was a f--- you to my self-esteem," she said. "[Diabetes] runs in my family, and I'd seen what my father had gone through. He had had a leg amputation. One of my sisters is dealing with it very seriously, and it terrified me. It scared me straight."

Shedeur Sanders reportedly made an effort to avoid being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 NFL Draft.The Ravens had plans to take the former Colorado Buffaloes standout quarterback with the 141st pick of the draft, ESPN reported Sunday. However, Sanders reportedly made it known that he didnt want to get stuck behind two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson on the depth chart.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSanders was looking to be chosen by a team in which he would have a chance to play. The Ravens ended up taking offensive lineman Carson Vinson and Sanders went to the Cleveland Browns a few picks later.He would have been in a battle with Cooper Rush and Devin Leary for the backup job. Rush joined the Ravens from the Dallas Cowboys in the offseason. Leary was signed to a futures contract in January but didnt make the final roster.'NFL REDZONE' HOST SCOTT HANSON ADMITS COMMERCIAL MESSAGING WAS UNCLEAR AFTER UPROARSanders performed well enough for the Browns to keep him. They traded Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders and waived Tyler Huntley.Sanders is No. 3 on the Browns depth chart going into the second week of the 2025 season. He is behind Joe Flacco and fellow rookie teammate Dillon Gabriel.Cleveland is set to take on the Ravens on Sunday afternoon.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Worldwide vigils have taken place following the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. His close friend Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast, is urging mourners to remember him as he believes Kirk would have wanted."I want Charlie to be remembered for his great faith because that's how he wanted to be remembered, for his courage and his faith," Kolvet said Sunday on "Sunday Morning Futures."Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday on a Utah college campus. He leaves behind his wife Erika and two young children.COMPLETE COVERAGE OF CHARLIE KIRKMuch of his work focused on reviving what he saw as the traditional American family, a mission rooted in his Christian faith.Kolvet urged supporters to channel their grief into that same commitment."If you [want to] honor Charlie today, it is Sunday go back to church, open your Bible, pray, ask God to lead you. Thats what he wanted," he said.Vigils for Kirk have sprung up across the country, including at Turning Point USA campus chapters, on Capitol Hill, and even overseas. Demonstrators at a previously scheduled march in London carried pictures and banners of Kirk.UTAH STUDENTS LIFT VOICES IN PRAYER AT VIGIL FOR CHARLIE KIRKS CHRISTIAN LEGACY: 'FELT CALLED BY GOD'Turning Point USA announced it will hold a public memorial for Kirk next weekend at the Arizona Cardinals stadium. The venue can host over 70,000 people.Kolvet said the worldwide response since Kirks death reflects his messages authenticity."The reason he resonated, I believe, so widely and so broadly across the world is because he himself was good. A message sown across the world out of a place of integrity and honesty and decency," said Kolvet.RETIRED FBI AGENT WARNS OF 'ASSASSINATION CULTURE' AFTER LEARNING KIRK SUSPECT LIVED WITH TRANS PARTNER"You can't emulate that. You can fake that. And it comes through. People can see just how straightforward and honest and good he was."Kolvet said the peaceful nature of the memorials have been especially meaningful to Kirks family, staff, and friends."The people that loved him most, they're not rioting. Theyre not burning down cities or businesses. They are praying, theyre lighting candles in his honor, and they're expressing the grief that they feel, that we all feel, in their own way," he said."Thats been amazing for me to see, but also for his wife, Erika, for the entire Turning Point team, for The Charlie Kirk Show team. We're honored by the way that the world has chosen to honor Charlie."

A moment of silence was held in honor of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk on Saturday night before the football game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Vanderbilt Commodores.Gavin J. Smith, the president of the Inspyre Group, pointed out the moment in a post on X. Smiths photo showed a packed house at Williams-Brice Stadium.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKirk was assassinated during an event he held on the campus of Utah Valley University. He was 31. His death shook the sports world as South Carolina was far from the only team to hold a moment of silence for Kirk.The NFL honored Kirk before the game on Thursday night between the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen wrote Kirks name on his baseball cap and NASCAR star Christopher Bell dedicated his victory at Bristol Motor Speedway.LSU, FLORIDA PLAYERS STEAMROLL COACH BRIAN KELLY ON SIDELINES"He inspired us to not be afraid to use our voice; to not be afraid to speak our minds," South Carolinas Turning Point USA Chapter president Mia Weathers told Count on 2 News. "He inspired us to just keep fighting for what we believed in, and he just paved the way and laid the foundation for a lot of us."Kirk was struck by a single bullet around 12:20 p.m. local time on the campus ofUtah Valley Universityin Orem on Wednesday. He was surrounded by mostly college students as his event was getting underway.Authorities arrested suspected shooter Tyler Robinson on Friday.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Coldplay paid respect to Charlie Kirk and his family during a concert at London's Wembley Stadium.Chris Martin took the stage with his band in the middle of the arena and encouraged the audience to send some love out into the world during the final leg of their "Music of the Spheres" tour.Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in the city of Orem on Wednesday, Sept. 10. He is survived by his wife, Erika Kirk, and their two children.MORGAN WALLEN SENDS PRAYERS TO CHARLIE KIRK'S WIDOW ERIKA DURING EMOTIONAL CONCERT PERFORMANCE"Lets raise our hands like this and send love, anywhere you want to send it in the world," Martin said in a video shared on TikTok."You can send this to your brother or your sister, you can send it to the families of people who have been going through terrible stuff, you can send it to Charlie Kirks family."Martin continued, "You can send it to people you disagree with, but you send them love anyway. You can send it to peaceful people in the Middle East, in Ukraine and Russia, Azerbaijan, and Sudan and Somalia. Anywhere that you think might need love from London."Martin then counted down and sent off that love with a fireworks display.JASON ALDEAN MOURNS CHARLIE KIRK DURING PERFORMANCE AS CONCERT CROWD ERUPTS IN SUPPORTThe band joined a number of musicians who honored the conservative activist following his death last week.Morgan Wallen told the crowd he was praying for the Kirk family while in Edmonton, Alberta for his "I'm The Problem" tour."Im not gonna say a whole bunch on this, but this song right here has been hitting me harder in the last couple days, and I just wanted to let Erika Kirk know that me and my family are sending prayers her way," Wallen said in a video uploaded on Instagram.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe country star began singing, and asked fans to join in, on his hit song, "Im A Little Crazy."Jason Aldean called Kirk "one of the best people ever" during his Detroit, Mich. show on Sept. 11. "This is not the guy you go after, is what I'm trying to say," Aldean said in a video captured by an audience member."And it's a weird country that we live in when you start taking people out because you disagree with their opinions. That's not what we're about here."Aldean talked about his controversial 2023 single, "Try That in a Small Town." At the time of its release, the song and its accompanying music video earned a bit of backlash, enough that the video was pulled out of the Country Music Television (CMT) network's rotation."I remember when we put this song out, people like Charlie Kirk were some of the first people to come up and go, Thats what it's about. This country coming together, calling out the bulls--- when we see it, trying to get everything back on track,'" Aldean said. "This guy wanted nothing more than what was best for all of us, and for our kids moving forward."He added, "Charlie is a guy that's going to be very, very much missed, and this is something that his legacy is going to live on forever with Turning Point [USA] and what he's done with only 31 years on this planet, it's amazing."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERCountry singer Parker McCollum shared an image of Kirk on Instagram and wrote, "I dont even know what to say anymore. Charlie was one of the greatest young patriots this country has ever seen.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST"Thank you for standing up for what so many of us believe so strongly. May God have mercy on your soul and watch over your precious family."The accused suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, is being held at Utah County Jail. A probable cause affidavit reviewed by Fox News Digital listed potential charges including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious injury and obstruction of justice."I hope he gets the death penalty," President Donald Trump said Friday morning on "Fox & Friends," calling Kirk "the finest person."On Sept. 12, Erika broke her silence on her husband's death. In a video uploaded to Turning Point USA's YouTube account, Erika said, "Charlie loved, lovedlife. He loved his life. He loved America. He lovednature, which helped him always bring him closer to God."Erika continued, "But most of all, Charlie loved his children, and he loved me with all of his heart. And I knew that, every day I knew that. He made sure I knew that every day. Every day, he would ask me, How can I serve you better? How can I be a better husband? How can I be a better father? Every day, every day. He was such a good man. He still is a good man. He was the perfect father. He was the perfect husband."

Seattles homelessness crisis has opened a divide between two progressive candidates ahead of the November mayoral race.Democratic Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has emphasized his record of clearing encampments even as the citys homeless population has grown."Our parks and sidewalks are not the same as they were when we took office," Harrell told The Seattle Times in a report published Tuesday.By contrast, his opponent, progressive activist Katie Wilson, took what The Seattle Times described as the "more compassionate" approach, advocating for more shelters funded through "new progressive revenue sources" or new taxes.SEATTLE HOTEL OWNER SUES CITY, CLAIMS HOMELESS SHELTER LEFT PROPERTY DAMAGED, CONTAMINATEDHowever, Wilson also acknowledged the need to move encampments out of public areas like parks."The administration is essentially moving people around from place to place, without actually getting them inside with the support that they need," Wilson told Fox News Digital. "So that's definitely not a compassionate approach. And it's also not a good use of our public money because we're spending all this money moving people out. We're spending all this money trying to provide services and drug treatment, but if people don't have a stable place to go, that's not gonna work."She added, "There are going to be situations where we do need to move encampments or move people, even though we're not able to place them inside at that moment. And I think that's going to have to be taken on a case-by-case basis. But in general, the more we can actually be moving people inside, the better."This marked a shift from Harrells progressive 2021 opponent, M. Lorena Gonzlez, who opposed clearing encampments entirely. Harrell, who ran a pro-police campaign at the time, defeated Gonzlez by nearly 30 points.THE MAMDANI EFFECT: WILL FAR-LEFT CHALLENGER TOP DEM INCUMBENT MAYOR IN SEATTLE'S PRIMARY?Wilson has repeatedly criticized Harrell over what she calls an insufficient number of temporary shelter units to address the homelessness crisis. She has promised to add 4,000 units of emergency housing if elected and campaigned for a vacancy tax on empty homes.Fox News Digital also reached out to the Harrell campaign for comment.Last month, Harrell and Wilson advanced out of the city's nonpartisan mayoral primary as the two leading candidates. In a surprise result, Wilson edged out the incumbent mayor with 46% of the vote to Harrells 45%.Wilson has been likened to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in her push for progressive policies such as minimum wage increases and more affordable housing. Among her other campaign promises included plans to "Trump-proof" the city if she wins.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREDemocratic Portland Mayor Keith Wilsons own efforts to address homelessness in his city have received national attention, as he warned earlier this month that it could make the city a target for President Donald Trump."Recent events in Washington, D.C., show us what will happen to Portland if we dont move with speed, purpose and compassion to address the humanitarian crisis on our streets," Wilson wrote, according to OregonLive. "The federal administration deploys bulldozers and mass arrests by masked agents; the opposite of our outreach worker and emergency shelter strategy."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP