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David Kroman

David Kroman

David Kroman is formerly a reporter at Crosscut, where he covered city politics. In addition to Crosscut, his work has appeared in The Seattle Times, CityLab, High Country News, Seattle Magazine and elsewhere.

Recent Work

Seattle Children's failed to address racism, investigation finds

After intense community and stakeholder pressure, the hospital released the findings, collected after the resignation of Dr. Ben Danielson.

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David Kroman

/ August 9, 2021

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes concedes primary election

The race between Nicole Thomas-Kennedy and Ann Davison will contrast vastly different approaches to criminal justice.

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David Kroman

/ August 6, 2021 /

Updated Aug. 6 at 5:08 p.m.

Harrell, González will likely compete to be next Seattle mayor

In the contest to replace Lorena González on the Seattle City Council, Fremont Brewing founder Sara Nelson and attorney and activist Nikkita Oliver jumped out to a clear lead.

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David Kroman

/ August 3, 2021 /

Updated at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 3

Fury with Seattle Children’s builds after racism report kept private

An investigation sparked by Dr. Ben Danielson's resignation is complete, but the hospital's board has declined to make it public.

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David Kroman

/ August 3, 2021

Primary election to narrow choices for Seattle mayor, city council

The first ballots will be counted on Tuesday for races across Washington state.

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David Kroman

/ August 3, 2021

Seattle city attorney election: What’s at stake

Incumbent Pete Holmes is gunning for a fourth term, but first must get through challengers from the left and the right.

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David Kroman

/ July 30, 2021

Despite WA court ruling, warrants continue for drug possession

Gov. Jay Inslee will soon roll out a process for people to have their past charges commuted.

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David Kroman

/ July 22, 2021

Compromise? It's the question at heart of Seattle council election

Three leading candidates take on the meaning of progress as they compete for an open seat.

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David Kroman

/ July 21, 2021

Seattle mayoral candidates say the city is at an ‘existential’ point

A pandemic, protests, homelessness: This election could define what kind of city Seattle becomes.

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David Kroman

/ July 9, 2021

Investigation calls for firing 2 Seattle police officers over insurrection

Officers caught on camera outside the Capitol while Jan. 6 riot was happening.

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David Kroman

/ July 8, 2021 /

Updated Aug. 6 at 1:56 p.m.