Legislators say they didn’t mean for past misconduct to be off-limits, but that’s how a state commission has interpreted the new law.

The Senate’s recent confirmation of three federal judges in Washington reveals a deliberate effort to increase diversity in the courts.

In a televised debate focused on public safety, Bruce Harrell pressed for more officers while Lorena González touted alternatives to traditional policing.

Seattle mayoral candidates debate public health and safety tonight at 7. You can watch the debate here.

Female officers tend to attract fewer complaints and get better outcomes, research shows.

Critics of Nicole Thomas-Kennedy will invoke a rise in crime to thwart her transformative candidacy. Don’t buy it.

The city’s relationship with police is already damaged. If Ann Davison isn't elected, it will get way worse.

Providers want local governments to prescribe when and how police should be involved in mental health calls.

A seldom-used state law allows vigilante criminal prosecutions — and the state Supreme Court just opted to leave it on the books.

We’re gathering your questions on housing and homelessness, policing and public safety, taxes, and more big issues impacting the city.

Terry Carter was suspended by the Pacific Police Department earlier this year after he failed to report suspected child abuse.

Echo Glen School is still one of the worst performing schools in the state. We’re not doing enough to change that.