National Lawyers Guild: SPD targeting observers at protests ‘out of fear illegal conduct will be exposed’
The National Lawyers Guild spoke out this week against recent conduct by Seattle police officers against legal observers at a SoDo protest over the weekend.6 years ago
King County Prosecutor charges Auburn police officer with second-degree murder
The King County Prosecutor's Office is charging an Auburn police officer with second-degree murder and assault from a May 2019 fatal shooting.6 years ago
Kent mayor says 50% cut to police budget is ‘reckless’
Mayor Dana Ralph says she's not going to propose a defunding of Kent police in her budget presented to council at the end of September, but she is open to conversation.6 years ago
Two-alarm fire blocked two right lanes on I-90 eastbound
Two lanes of I-90 are blocked to traffic as a two-alarm fire burns above I-90 eastbound just east of I-5.6 years ago
Thousands sign petition to recall Lisa Herbold over defunding police ‘without plan’
Tim McConnell is a West Seattle resident who started a symbolic change.org petition to recall Lisa Herbold, and it's gotten a bit of traction.6 years ago
Loren Culp: ‘Spineless politicians’ giving in to defund police movement
Loren Culp, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, on enforcing gun laws and defunding police.6 years ago
Former US Senator Slade Gorton dies at 92
Former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton has died at the age of 92, according to The Seattle Times. He died Wednesday morning after an illness.6 years ago
Fatal vehicle accident in Renton on Petrovitsky Road
Police believe excessive speed was the cause of a fatal accident in Renton on Tuesday night after a vehicle veered off the roadway and caught fire.6 years ago
King County Councilmember Balducci defends protesting in front of her home
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci was visited at home by a crowd, but says she is open to engaging in conversations on important issues.6 years ago
Fahrenthold: First night of DNC focused more on Trump than rallying Democrats
Dave and Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold are no strangers to covering political conventions. But this year's virtual Democratic National Convention had a much different feel.6 years ago
Detectives investigating fatal shooting at North Seattle bus stop
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting of a man at a bus stop Monday night at North 46th Street and Aurora Avenue North.6 years ago
Walla Walla Library finds stash of beer and gum from 1980s
The Walla Walla Public Library found five full cans of Hamm's beer and an opened pack of Godzilla Heads gum believed to be about 30 years old.6 years ago
Study: Bogus COVID-19 info on social media may have sent thousands to hospitals
A study looks at the number of people who have actually tried to follow the fake COVID-19 info. Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined KIRO Radio to discuss.6 years ago
Downtown Seattle Association CEO: Council’s Amazon Tax is ‘bad policy’
The Downtown Seattle Association is asking the city council to repeal the "Amazon Tax," arguing it will compound an already desperate economic situation.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: 417 new cases, 6 new deaths
The state Department of Health says there have been over 70,000 cases of coronavirus in Washington state and 1,857 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
Seattle Police declare riot in SODO Sunday night, arrest 18
Seattle Police declared a riot in SODO late Sunday night after officers were struck by explosives and injured during an anti-police union demonstration.6 years ago
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How far does your constitutional right to protest go in Washington and beyond?
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna discusses the balance between the right to protest and protecting public property and safety.6 years ago
WA gym owner: Inslee’s mandates make it hard for small gyms to survive
Ginny Pietila, owner of Mercer Island Athletic Club, discusses her attempt to take on Gov Inslee’s coronavirus gym mandates.6 years ago
Campers, aid tables return after SPD clears homeless out of Cal Anderson Park
Campers and aid tables have returned to Cal Anderson Park, after police cleared the area early Friday morning, making four arrests for criminal trespass.6 years ago
Washington to teach all officers to ‘redefine loyalty’ when cops break rules
At the state Criminal Justice Training Commission, all new officers will learn "active bystandership." Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr explains.6 years ago
Return to in-person learning in Washington will take ‘tremendous community effort’
Chris Reykdal, state Superintendent of Public Instruction, says there has to be a drop in community transmission before it's safe for in-person learning.6 years ago
K9 killed, suspect injured after officer involved shooting in Tacoma
Reports are surfacing of an officer involved shooting in Tacoma overnight. This is a developing story.6 years ago
