Politics Inquests halted, putting Charleena Lyles hearing on hold Dow Constantine announced a temporary halt on police shooting inquests. by David Kroman / January 8, 2018
Politics Meet Seattle's new police chief: Carmen Best Carmen Best is the first African-American woman to lead the Seattle Police Department, a job she took over as of Jan. 1 when Chief Kathleen O’Toole’s departure became official. by David Kroman / January 7, 2018
Politics Closure of Seattle’s Russian Consulate sparks confusion, uncertainty The Trump administration closed the last Russian Consulate on the West Coast and many wonder if the American Consulate in Vladivostok is next. by David Kroman / March 26, 2018
Politics After employees’ complaints, Sound Transit sets new goals for CEO Rogoff Following employee complaints, the Sound Transit board signed off on new performance goals for CEO Peter Rogoff. by David Kroman / March 22, 2018
Politics Seattle pursues gun laws where it can — starting with safe storage Washington law limits how far Seattle can go on gun control. But city officials are still trying to address gun violence. by David Kroman / March 21, 2018
Politics Jayapal brings a Seattle idea for fighting opioid crisis to D.C. Rep. Pramila Jayapal has found bipartisan support in Congress to fund a Seattle jail-diversion program. by David Kroman / March 21, 2018
Politics Seattle bans online auctions for rental housing — for now Known as eBay for rental housing, many people are torn on whether sites like RentBerry.com do more harm or good in growing cities. by David Kroman / March 19, 2018
Politics As city grapples with homelessness, leader tasked with response resigns As it struggles with a homelessness crisis, Seattle must now find a new leader to deal with the issue. by David Kroman / March 16, 2018
Politics Seattle City Council election results: Good for most incumbents A voter drops off a ballot in Ballard. by David Kroman / August 4, 2015