News Nearly half of Seattle’s helmet citations go to homeless people Seattle police rarely enforce the law that bikers must wear a helmet. When they do, it’s often against people struggling with homelessness. by David Kroman / December 16, 2020
Politics Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan will not run for a second term Durkan and the city went from optimism to a series of crises this year, from COVID-19 to social unrest and the city budget. by David Kroman / December 7, 2020 / Updated Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
News For people in mental health crisis, what comes after police response? Cops are only one part of a larger system that more often treats the symptoms than the cause. by David Kroman / December 4, 2020
News Seattle’s ‘street czar’ to step back after fight with COVID-19 Andre Taylor, the controversial activist for police reform, said he’s taking a hiatus after the coronavirus took him “close to death.” by David Kroman / November 24, 2020
News Seattle cuts, but doesn't ‘defund,’ police budget in 2021 After a summer of protests and a pandemic-induced budget crunch, the city is moving toward a new public safety reality. by David Kroman / November 19, 2020 / Updated at 5 p.m., Nov. 23
News COVID-19 delays justice for King County inmates who need interpreters Non-English speakers are receiving substandard legal representation because interpreters won’t appear in person, attorneys say. by David Kroman / November 18, 2020
News Union negotiations loom over the future of policing in Seattle When it comes to accountability, the stakes are high in the city’s upcoming negotiations with its largest police union. by David Kroman / October 1, 2020
News COVID-19, unrest shape Durkan’s ‘difficult’ 2021 budget for Seattle Transportation, parks and utilities take major hits as the mayor’s budget faces controversy over whose needs will be prioritized. by David Kroman / September 29, 2020 / Updated Sep. 29 at 4:59 p.m.
News Council preserves cuts to Seattle police, overriding Durkan In a rebuke to the mayor, the council pushed forward with its original revision to the city's 2020 budget. by David Kroman / September 22, 2020
News What’s stopping King County from opening more homeless shelters? At least one building meant for emergency use sits empty, even as people still live outside. by David Kroman / September 21, 2020