Culture A short, violent history of Puget Sound uprisings, protests and riots Social unrest, shattered glass and spilled blood have always been a part of the Seattle region's history by Knute Berger / June 5, 2020
Opinion Seattle mayor’s words undermine George Floyd protests By pinning the destruction on white men, Durkan trivializes deep grievances and provides cover for police escalation. by Katie Wilson / June 3, 2020
Opinion Tribal nations in WA helped prove police accountability is possible Alongside other communities of color, we worked to pass a law making it easier to prosecute violent police officers. by Fawn Sharp & James Rideout & Matthew Randazzo V / June 1, 2020
Opinion White innocence is a fantasy. Here's how I'm confronting it The killing of George Floyd presents yet another opportunity for white self-reckoning. by Mason Bryan / May 29, 2020
News What to know about the surge of unemployment fraud in WA As state officials chase after fraudsters, here’s some information on what’s going on and how you can protect yourself. by Manola Secaira / May 21, 2020
News New tools to help WA abuse victims put to the test during coronavirus Advocates worry for women, children and elders as abuse takes on new forms, making exit plans and reporting even more difficult. by Lilly Fowler / May 5, 2020
News Steady arrests risk COVID-19 spread beyond jail walls, advocates say Attorneys, advocates, public officials want to ban some felony bookings in King County, but judges and others object by David Kroman / April 27, 2020
Culture Plywood won’t save Seattle’s nightlife hotspots Property crime is the least of the worries for bar and restaurant owners hoping to return post-pandemic. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / April 15, 2020
Opinion With COVID-19 looming, King County jail inmates feel exposed and unsafe Inmates, ruled by the same fears as outside, aren't provided information and resources to protect themselves. by Safa Peera / April 6, 2020
Opinion Washington state's other epidemic: Mass incarceration When it comes to life without parole sentences, the state is a global outlier. by Marcus Harrison Green / March 23, 2020
News Poll: Public safety is 'urgent' for Seattle voters, but they're mixed on solutions Polling shows tentative support for a possible ballot initiative to hire more police and open a mandatory treatment facility. by David Kroman / March 5, 2020
Politics Death penalty personal for WA lawmaker who lost sister to Green River Killer Rep. Jenny Graham wants to keep capital punishment on the books, highlighting how a state Supreme Court ruling hasn't ended the debate. by Shauna Sowersby / February 25, 2020
News With an eye toward public safety, Seattle officials grapple with future of arrest alternatives After weeks of back and forth, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Friday she would release funding for Seattle's lauded diversion program. by David Kroman / February 24, 2020 / Updated Feb. 24 at 8:00 a.m.
Opinion Downtown chaos may be the only constant in Seattle's changing core The recent tragedy is but one act in a centuries-old drama. by Knute Berger / February 18, 2020
Opinion My daughter died in the Parkland mass shooting. A few extra seconds could have saved her life After losing her daughter two years ago, a mother explains why Washington should restrict access to high capacity magazines. by April Schentrup / February 14, 2020