News Seattle protests intensify, even though federal agents are absent With an eye toward Portland, police and protestors again clashed on Capitol Hill Saturday night. by David Kroman / July 25, 2020 / Updated July 26 at 11:36 a.m.
News Judge blocks Seattle's ban on tear gas, other crowd control weapons The Department of Justice asked the judge to block the City Council-approved ban, set to go into effect this weekend. by David Kroman / July 24, 2020 / Updated July 25 at 10:09 a.m.
News King County inmates face even more time alone during COVID-19 With time outside of jail cells greatly restricted, pandemic safety has led to solitary-like conditions. by David Kroman / July 24, 2020
News Washington voters see broader issues in policing, but trust local cops A new statewide Crosscut/Elway poll shows support for police reform, but fear of defunding the police. by David Kroman / July 21, 2020
News Seattle’s arrest alternative, LEAD, moves beyond police The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program could be a key piece in creating alternatives to the police. by David Kroman / July 17, 2020 / Updated July 17 at 7:30 am
News What Seattle’s new payroll tax says about the city’s politics Two years after the failed ‘head tax,’ the city council found a new path forward, without the same opposition. by David Kroman / July 15, 2020
News WA’s eviction ban faces uncertain future, leaving renters in limbo As the moratorium nears expiration, landlords prepare to sue the state to roll back pandemic housing protections. by David Kroman / July 14, 2020
Politics Durkan hits back at pledge to defund Seattle PD by 50% The mayor offered ideas to restructure the department but rejected calls for deeper cuts. by David Kroman / July 13, 2020
News Guardians or warriors? How hiring veterans impacts Seattle Police Since 2013, 20% of entering Seattle officers have had military experience. Some wonder if that's the kind of training the city wants for its police. by David Kroman / July 1, 2020
News Mayor proposes $20M cut to Seattle Police budget amid COVID shortfall The 5% decrease is a step toward closing the city's $378 million budget gap, but also less than the 50% cut protesters are demanding. by David Kroman / June 23, 2020