‘You see it, you own it’ policy adopted by police departments nationwide
Some police departments have a new policy in light of the demonstrations that if you witness wrongdoing by your co-workers, you have to report it.6 years ago
Crash cleared from I-5 in Shoreline
UPDATE: WSDOT says the crash is cleared from northbound I-5 through Shoreline and traffic is moving again.6 years ago
Seattle Mayor says President’s threat to send military is unwelcome, illegal
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan addressed the public today and assured there is no imminent threat of a military invasion, as President Trump threatened.6 years ago
SPD Chief: Decision to leave precinct wasn’t hers, claims city ‘relented to public pressure’
In an address to Seattle police officers, Chief Carmen Best says it was not her decision to leave the East Precinct. She also expressed concern about reports of armed persons patrolling the area.6 years ago
Seattle police now required to turn body cameras on during protests
Effective immediately, all Seattle police officers have now been ordered to have body cameras recording during protests and demonstrations.6 years ago
Kshama Sawant wants East Precinct converted to community center
Hundreds of people marched to the Kent City Hall on Thursday while dozens of people rode their bikes to Cal Anderson Park in Seattle for a demonstration.6 years ago
Laid-off bartender: Nine weeks without unemployment payment from ESD
There are many people in Washington who have lost their job, and many more who are still waiting on a payment from the Employment Security Department.6 years ago
Former Stranger writer on rise of cancel culture in Seattle and across the US
Katie Herzog (Blocked and Reported podcast host) describes ‘cancel culture’ in Seattle and throughout the country.6 years ago
Trump threatens to intervene in Seattle, Inslee and Durkan respond
As crowds continue to occupy the area around Seattle's East Precinct, President Trump threatened to take action to end the ongoing protest himself.6 years ago
Jason Rantz Show listeners raise over $20K for new SPD mourning badges
The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH is raising money for new mourning badges that the Seattle Police Department is asking officers to switch to if they want to honor fallen colleagues. Each badge is $70.6 years ago
Will coronavirus and civil unrest cause a flight to the suburbs?
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses the housing market and how current events may be impacting it.6 years ago
Retired WA cop: Abandoning East Precinct in Seattle ‘unconscionable’
Former SPD Sgt Ron Smith on the abandonment of Capitol Hill's East Precinct, and why defunding the police is not realistic.6 years ago
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
