Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor on 'the necessity of calling out our own'
Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor spoke out on the death of George Floyd recently, emphasizing the need for officers to hold each other accountable.
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WA schools get more guidance on what fall classes will look like
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Ross: Would defunding the police actually work?
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Russell Wilson didn’t want to talk football: He has more on his mind
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Feliks Banel
Long history of racial and economic unrest in Seattle
The history of Seattle and the post-settlement era of the Pacific Northwest is rife with violent episodes rooted in conflicts over race, economics and often both.Comments -
Dave Ross
Without federal aid, forecasts show high unemployment rates through 2021
Josh Bivens, director of research at the Economic Policy Institute, warns if there isn't more federal aid, the U.S. may be in for a prolonged depression. -
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Former WA AG: 'Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea'
Former attorney general Rob McKenna explains the background of two issues protected by the First Amendment: flag burning and freedom of the press. -
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Pandemic, recession could have Sound Transit out of tax money by 2028
In just eight years, the double-whammy of the recession and the pandemic could leave Sound Transit without tax money to build any more tracks. -
Dave Ross
Alaska seafood CEO on fishing industry coronavirus precautions
Joe Bundrant, Trident Seafoods CEO, on extensive COVID precautions for the fishing industry and why it's such a concern. -
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Sawant claims Seattle cops told to 'orchestrate violence' before riots
Seattle Councilwoman Kshama Sawant is pushing a conspiracy that cops have instructions to attack peaceful protesters, pushing them to riot. -
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Tacoma mayor vows answers after police custody death of black man ruled a homicide
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards vows to get answers in death of Manuel Ellis after March death in police custody death similar to George Floyd is ruled a homicide. -
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Six counties in Washington state apply to move to Phase 3
The vast majority of counties in Washington state are now in Phase 2 or have pending applications to move forward in Gov. Inslee's Safe Start plan. -
Rachel Belle
Protesters call to defund Seattle Police Department, invest in community based solutions
Seattle activists and community organizers, including attorney Nikkita Oliver, spoke at a rally Wednesday, calling to defund the Seattle Police Department. -
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Seattle City Attorney to withdraw consent decree motion
Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes announced Wednesday that he intends to withdraw the city from the pending motion to end the federal consent decree. -
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Gov. Inslee expects answers on Ellis' death, police response at Seattle protests
Gov. Inslee said Seattle Mayor Durkan promised the Office of Police Accountability will investigate all complaints and he believes it's important she delivers on that promise. -
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Live updates: Police Chief Best announces change to mourning band policy
Hours after announcing the curfew is canceled for Seattle, Police Chief Carmen Best was spotted talking to protesters one on one across the barricade on Capitol Hill. -
Dori Monson
Seattle Police Guild: Anarchists are stealing the peaceful protesters' message
Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan discusses the police criticism, injuries officers have suffered, and defends the actions they've taken. -
Seattle schools move toward decision on reopening in fall
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the new deadline set for Seattle Public Schools to make decisions about a fall reopening. -
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What powers does the President have under the Insurrection Act?
President Trump warned he would send the U.S. military to any state that refused to take action against the riots be enacting the Insurrection Act of 1807.
