Seattle councilmember unveils bill to reshape how city responds to 911 calls
Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis is introducing a new bill Monday to create a program providing 911 assistance for mental health emergencies.6 years ago
King County prosecutor not filing charges from arrests made during clearance of CHOP
The King County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday that it has not filed criminal charges against anyone arrested during the clearance of the CHOP.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee urges Trump to ‘abandon any efforts’ to end DACA protections
A coalition of Washington state lawmakers issued a letter to President Trump this week, urging him to end the fight against DACA.6 years ago
Seattle police reopen 12th and Pine amid ongoing protests
Seattle police continued to clash with protesters on Capitol Hill for much of Thursday, as well as overnight into Friday.6 years ago
UW expert: CDC advisory against COVID testing for all students is ‘irresponsible’
Local health experts are concerned over a new CDC advisory against testing all students and faculty before in-person school resumes this fall.6 years ago
Seattle council unlikely to oblige mayor’s request to investigate Sawant
Council President Lorena Gonzalez indicated Wednesday that she does not intend to oblige a request from the mayor to investigate Kshama Sawant.6 years ago
Latest count indicates possible rise in King County homeless population
The latest point-in-time count in King County indicates that the region's homeless population has potentially grown since 2019.6 years ago
Why Seattle police are still allowed to use pepper spray, tear gas despite ban
Seattle police officers are still allowed to use crowd control weapons like pepper spray and tear gas in certain scenarios, at least for the next few weeks.6 years ago
Seattle protesters face off with police overnight on Capitol Hill
With the CHOP area cleared and the East Precinct now back under police control, officers faced off with protesters on Capitol Hill overnight.6 years ago
WA Dept. of Health urges state residents to delay summer travel
The Washington Department of Health is urging residents to scale back summer travel plans over fears of increasing the spread of COVID-19.6 years ago
Seattle council committee passes big business tax
Seattle City Council's budget committee voted to advance a tax on big business. Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda's legislation now moves on to a full city council vote Monday afternoon.6 years ago
Opinion: Seattle Mayor Durkan distracts from crisis with Sawant feud
In the midst of a trio of crises, Seattle's Mayor is instead asking us to direct our attention toward a petty feud with a sitting city councilmember.6 years ago
Seattle Mayor calls on council to investigate, possibly expel Sawant
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued a letter Tuesday calling on city councilmembers to investigate Kshama Sawant, and possibly expel her from the dais.6 years ago
SDOT begins removing barricades, toilets from CHOP area
Seattle Department of Transportation crews showed up at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) area Tuesday morning, removing several barricades from surrounding streets.6 years ago
Recent rise in COVID-19 cases ‘is getting serious’ in King County
Local health officials are beginning to express concerns over a recent rise in new COVID-19 cases in King County, as well as the rest of the state.6 years ago
Work begins to stabilize West Seattle Bridge and determine its eventual fate
The Seattle Department of Transportation is beginning its work to stabilize the West Seattle Bridge, and prepare it for its yet-to-be determined fate.6 years ago
Bellevue modelers warn of increasing COVID cases across Washington
The latest report from Bellevue's Institute for Disease Modeling points to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Eastern and Western Washington counties.6 years ago
SPD Chief Best: ‘There is going to be a reckoning’ in resolving CHOP
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best spoke to CNN Sunday, stating that in her opinion, it's time for the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) to leave.6 years ago
One teen dead, another injured after Monday morning shooting in CHOP
Seattle police are investigating another shooting in the CHOP area at 12th Avenue and Pike Street early Monday morning.6 years ago
With COVID-19 cases rising, Washington puts a pause on Phase 4 of reopening
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Saturday that the Department of Health would be pausing on all applications from counties looking to move into Phase 4.6 years ago
Seattle cuts red tape on outdoor seating to help restaurants reopening in Phase 2
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Friday that the city soon hopes to offer free "streamlined" temporary permits, allowing restaurants to expand seating.6 years ago
Opinion: Wearing a mask is an exercise in basic human decency
The debate over wearing masks continues to foment, over what really should be a common sense safety measure that keeps us all safe.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan meets with protesters, says barricades to be removed Sunday
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan met with a group of protesters behind closed doors inside a Capitol Hill church Friday, and said she plans to remove barricades Sunday.6 years ago
