Effort for anti-discrimination initiative targets much more than police chokeholds
Manuel Ellis's family is throwing its support behind I-1300, an initiative to the Legislature that goes after police use of chokeholds and neck restraints.6 years ago
Suspect in 1972 Snohomish County murder found dead hours before guilty verdict
Just hours before a Snohomish County jury delivered a guilty verdict for the 1972 murder of Jody Loomis, defendant Terrence Miller was found dead in his home.6 years ago
Seattle police and lawyers stories differ on injured Capitol Hill protester
There are conflicting reports coming out between SPD and lawyers regarding a protester who was seriously injured on Capitol Hill on Wednesday night.6 years ago
Key races to watch in Washington state, as Dems and GOP vie for control
The race for the presidency is the big draw for many this Election Day, but there is much more on the Washington state ballot to keep an eye on.6 years ago
Overlapping issues in race for state superintendent, Referendum 90
The race for the non-partisan Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is typically a pretty tame contest compared to many other races, but not this year.6 years ago
Democratic newcomer aims to unseat GOP incumbent in competitive 28th District
The senate race between incumbent Steve O'Ban and newcomer T'wina Nobles is arguably the most watched race in the 2020 state legislative contests.6 years ago
Sheriff urges calm, as shooting of young Black father in Clark County sparks protests
Protests have swept the Pacific Northwest, after Clark County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed Kevin Peterson Jr., a young Black father.6 years ago
Seattle council to mull reworked version of plan for safe injection sites
A proposal for safe injection sites in Seattle has been retooled, with councilmembers gathering to discuss its funding on Thursday.6 years ago
Former Seattle public safety advisor raises alarm over Herbold proposal on misdemeanors
A former Seattle public safety advisor is expressing serious concerns over a newly-proposed policy from Councilmember Lisa Herbold.6 years ago
Explaining Washington state’s advisory votes: Why we have them, and what they mean
Why does Washington state have advisory votes? The process dates back to 2012, and has been hotly contested among lawmakers ever since.6 years ago
As Seattle fights threat to federal grant money, those depending on the funds worry
With the Trump administration threatening to pull federal funding from Seattle, local business owners are anxious about the long term consequences.6 years ago
OPA says SPD officer used excessive force against protester in new batch of findings
The latest batch of findings from Seattle's Office of Police Accountability delivers a mixed bag, finding one officer used excessive force during protests.6 years ago
Seattle leaders may have deal reached to fill gap left by Navigation Team
Mayor Jenny Durkan and Seattle City Council may have reached an agreement to provide a stopgap for the city's Navigation Team.6 years ago
Hatred of police, lack of support and politics among reasons for SPD exodus in exit interviews
Nearly 40 Seattle Police officers left the department in September, which is far more than the usual five to seven exits the department sees for the month.6 years ago
Victory for gun rights advocates challenging Seattle’s safe storage law
Gun rights advocates are celebrating after a lawsuit challenging Seattle’s safe storage law got new life in an state appeals court decision Monday.6 years ago
Seattle survey asks about crime in your neighborhood
If you live in Seattle, you have a chance to speak up about actual crime and the perception of crime in your neighborhood.6 years ago
Mayor, experts warn of dire situation as SPD loses ‘unprecedented’ number of officers
Newly-released data from the City of Seattle points to an "unprecedented" number of SPD officers leaving the department in 2020.6 years ago
Washington state Senate committee to tackle police reforms
Democratic Sen. Jamie Pedersen is finalizing a bill to address police reforms, including the creation of a stronger decertification process for officers.6 years ago
Community groups, parents, SPD chief meet to find solutions to gun violence
Seattle is on track to see a record breaking year of deadly shootings by year’s end, but a community-led round table gave attendees some hope.6 years ago
Growing concern from landlords as Gov. Inslee extends eviction ban
Landlords have expressed concern over the specifics in Gov. Inslee's eviction moratorium proclamation, now extended until Dec. 31, 2020.6 years ago
Defund SPD? New Navigation Team? Tell Seattle leaders how to spend your tax dollars
The Seattle City Council is hosting two meetings dedicated to hearing how the public thinks the city should be spending its money.6 years ago
Homeless response, BIPOC investments, public safety in first week of Seattle’s 2021 budget work
It was a busy week of budget work in Seattle that saw the end of the Navigation Team, the start of out-of-order layoffs at the Seattle Police Department, potentially competing efforts to a reimaging of policing and public safety and more.6 years ago
Washington businesses won’t be hit with unemployment solvency tax
Washington state businesses got some good news from the Employment Security Department regarding a possible insolvency tax.6 years ago
