Gov. Inslee announces independent investigation into death of Manuel Ellis
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that he will soon look to open an independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis.6 years ago
Hundreds march across Seattle, White Center
A Seattle Youth Protest rallied at Volunteer Park and then marched to the Seattle Police West Precinct on Virginia. The crowd stood behind the metal fencing for awhile before turning back.6 years ago
Seattle Public Schools to reevaluate relationship with Seattle police
Seattle Public Schools will consider a resolution to reevaluate the district's relationship with the Seattle Police Department and a one-year suspension.6 years ago
WA Rep. Jayapal backs ‘transformative’ changes to policing
Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal voiced her support Monday for "transformational" changes to the policing both in Seattle and across the U.S.6 years ago
ACLU files lawsuit against City of Seattle over police violence at protests
The ACLU filed a lawsuit Tuesday, alleging Seattle police violated the rights of protesters with the use of dispersal methods like tear gas, flash bangs, and more.6 years ago
Lawsuit argues Inslee is picking and choosing which rights to uphold
Freedom Foundation's litigation counsel explains suit against Inslee and why he doesn't have the authority to issue emergency proclamations.6 years ago
Protesters pack into Seattle City Hall, remain at East Precinct
After SPD boarded up the East Precinct and left the area, protesters stayed into the night Monday at 12th and Pine and set up their own barricades to keep cars out.6 years ago
Seattle police union demands elected officials condemn violence toward officers
Mike Solan, president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, expressed concern Monday for the safety of officers and the calls to defund the police.6 years ago
What is the potential coronavirus risk of mass protests?
One local scientist believes each day of protests could lead to 3,000 coronavirus cases. MD Dr. Cohen discusses.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee: I hear you, Black Lives Matter
Gov. Inslee said he's determined to avoid vague promises, and wants quick action to work on institutional racism in Washington state.6 years ago
SPD preparing to abandon East Precinct if necessary
Preparations are underway to secure the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct building in Capitol Hill in the event that it needs to be abandoned.6 years ago
MyNorthwest removes commenting on its websites
Bonneville Seattle has decided to turn off comments on both MyNorthwest and 710Sports. This was not a decision the company took lightly.6 years ago
What does it mean when protesters call to defund the police?
The demand to defund the police is not about eliminating police departments or stripping agencies of all their money, but rather for the U.S. to address systemic problems in policing and spend more on what communities need.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: 25,834 confirmed cases with 1,217 deaths statewide
Health officials report more than 25,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus statewide. The majority of counties in Washington state are in Phase 2 right now.6 years ago
Large crowd gathers outside of SPD’s East Precinct
After a violent Sunday night on Capitol Hill, the SPD boarded up its East Precinct and said it plans to reopen streets around the precinct to allow protesters to march.6 years ago
Seattle Mayor Durkan, Chief Best address clash at Saturday protest
After another weekend culminating in a clash between police and protesters, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best delivered a press conference Sunday detailing the city's response to the incident.6 years ago
How delivery apps use restaurants without owners knowing
A look at how delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats secretly deliver from restaurants without them knowing, and why that's a problem.6 years ago
Man shot at Capitol Hill protest moments after mayor, chief speak
After another weekend clash between police and protesters, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan addressed the city's response Sunday.6 years ago
Seattle councilmembers, lawmakers intervene after Saturday protest escalates
After a Saturday night protest in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood escalated, councilmembers and local lawmakers arrived in hopes of easing the tension.6 years ago
Police throw flash bangs, say officers injured by rocks, bottles
A handful of protests, marches, and vigils are taking place across the Seattle area and beyond Saturday, from Shoreline down to the Burien.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee pledges independent review of Manuel Ellis’ death
Gov. Inslee said the state will conduct an independent review of the investigation and any charging decisions related to the death of Manuel Ellis.6 years ago
Seattle issues 30-day ban on tear gas at protests
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best issued an order, effective immediately, banning the use of tear gas for at least 30 days at protests in the city.6 years ago
Snohomish mayor says alt-left and alt-right conflicts don’t define city
Snohomish Mayor John Kartak on the Proud Boys vs Antifa conflicts at otherwise peaceful Black Lives Matters protests.6 years ago
