Large fire burns through building in Seattle’s International District
A large, two-alarm fire is burned through a commercial building in Seattle's International District early Thursday morning.6 years ago
Bellevue Police make 23 arrests in May looting, recover stolen items
Bellevue Police announced Tuesday that they've made nearly two dozen arrests and expect to make more following looting and vandalism in late May.6 years ago
Edmonds School District votes to terminate contract with police
The Edmonds School District board voted Tuesday to terminate its contracts with police departments in Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace.6 years ago
Seattle Police Chief Best outlines ideas for department’s future
Under the national spotlight in the past two weeks, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best says, despite working hard to meet goals set forth in a federal consent decree, her department has a lot of work to do to earn and maintain trust of the community.6 years ago
Are public officials failing to enforce the rule of law at CHOP?
Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan reacts to the weekend's shootings in CHOP and the feeling of lawlessness there.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan, Chief Best say Seattle police need to return to East Precinct
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says the Seattle Police Department needs to return to the East Precinct to be able to respond to calls from the community.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee names task force to address issues of policing, racial justice
Gov. Inslee announced members of a task force that will provide recommendations for legislation on independent investigation involving police use of force.6 years ago
Readily available dexamethasone shows strong results against coronavirus
Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, is showing strong results against coronavirus, improving survival in patients with serious cases.6 years ago
Yakima County in ‘desperate situation’ as COVID-19 outbreak escalates
COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Yakima County, described by Gov. Jay Inslee as the "epicenter" of Washington state's outbreak.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: 1,310 deaths, 31,752 coronavirus cases in Washington state
Gov. Inslee and the state Secretary of Health issued a statewide mandate to take effect Friday, requiring face coverings or masks to be worn in public spaces.6 years ago
Another shooting reported inside CHOP Sunday night
Seattle police are investigating after reports of another shooting inside the Capitol Hill Occupied Protested (CHOP) zone Sunday night.6 years ago
Remains of two individuals found in bags in West Seattle have been identified
Seattle Police homicide detectives and the King County Medical Examiner's Office have identified the remains of two individuals found inside bags last week in West Seattle.6 years ago
UW study looks at the long-term mental health toll of lockdowns
Jonathan Kanter, UW psychologist, on his COVID mental health study and how people are coping under lockdowns.6 years ago
WA Rep: State government seems unwilling to share in economic pain
Rep Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn) on Washington state's $8.8 billion budget shortfall and why he believes local government should sacrifice more.6 years ago
Seattle Police Guild president reacts to King County Labor expelling union
Seattle Police Officers Guild president Mike Solan on the decision by the MLK Labor Board to dismiss the union from their membership.6 years ago
UW lecturer on seizing opportunity to ‘change the course of history’
Edwin Lindo, a critical race theory scholar and lecturer at UW Medicine, says we are in a unique moment in time where people can see a different world.6 years ago
Seattle Police Department updates policy on chokeholds
The Seattle Police Department released an updated "Use of Force" policy Friday, which now prohibits neck holds and carotid restraints.6 years ago
King County Board of Health declares racism as a public health crisis
The King County Board of Health approved a resolution Thursday that declares racism as a public health crisis.6 years ago
Local politicians sign pledge to reduce police brutality, invest in black and brown communities
Seattle's Lorena González, King County's Girmay Zahilay, and Spokane's Kate Burke ask local leaders to pledge to reduce police brutality and reinvest in communities.6 years ago
Guide to local Juneteenth celebrations, marches, and rallies
A series of rallies and marches are scheduled across the Seattle area on Friday, June 19 -- or Juneteenth -- commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.6 years ago
Tacoma mayor says we need to change police training, mindset
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards continues to call for a full investigation into Manuel Ellis' death, and shares her thoughts on necessary police reform.6 years ago
Former Washington AG: Qualified immunity reform still needs some exceptions
Former state attorney general Rob McKenna thinks that any reform for qualified immunity would need to include some sort of good faith exception.6 years ago
Study: Low dose radiation may help patients recover from coronavirus
Early signs indicate that a radiation treatment might help severe coronavirus patients recover.6 years ago
