News Like in Portland, federal agents were in Seattle U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the presence of federal cops — that was news to the mayor and governor. by Lilly Fowler / 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
Opinion Durkan, Seattle police, and the undermining of civil liberties Subverting the law to uphold it is nothing new for Seattle’s 'troops.' by Shaun Scott / July 15, 2020
Opinion The Confederate legacy in Washington state Local commemorations disprove the myth that the Pacific Northwest was untouched by the Civil War. by Knute Berger / 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 If police are defunded, Seattle firefighters could face a new reality City council members and community groups are pushing for a third way to help people in crisis, which may involve some firefighters. by Lilly Fowler / July 13, 2020
Opinion Militarized and afraid at Seattle protests At demonstrations here and across America, police and protesters face two fundamentally unequal fears. by Mason Bryan / July 7, 2020
News This court case could weaken WA’s Indian Child Welfare Act The law protects Native children from being taken from their homes without tribal involvement. The case before the state Supreme Court could tighten those rules. by Manola Secaira / July 6, 2020
Politics Chokeholds, tear gas, police reform top agenda for WA Legislature Recent protests against police brutality could spur new rules — and new ways to hold officers accountable. by Melissa Santos / July 3, 2020
Opinion The Seattle we knew is gone. What comes next? The pandemic wrecked the economy. The protests shook the city's soul. Now Mayor Durkan is staring down a dire future. by Knute Berger / July 2, 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
Opinion A truly queer America won't be achieved by the Supreme Court It's time to think beyond equal protections at work and demand something better than assimilation. by Katie Kalahan / June 30, 2020
Equity Seattle activists share their vision for Black trans pride Pride Month has been criticized for being too white and too commercial. Four activists share how they've built their own spaces for celebration. by Manola Secaira / June 30, 2020
Opinion The time to abolish Seattle police was yesterday Historical efforts to reform the city’s police department and rid it of racism have all failed. Now is the time to change the narrative. by Shaun Scott / June 26, 2020
News Dear white Seattle: Young Black leaders want to talk about racism Beyond the Capitol Hill protests, young activists are finding creative ways to engage more people in the fight for change. by Lilly Fowler / June 25, 2020