News WA’s eviction ban faces uncertain future, leaving renters in limbo As the moratorium nears expiration, landlords prepare to sue the state to roll back pandemic housing protections. by David Kroman / 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 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
News Mayor proposes $20M cut to Seattle Police budget amid COVID shortfall The 5% decrease is a step toward closing the city's $378 million budget gap, but also less than the 50% cut protesters are demanding. by David Kroman / June 23, 2020
News Confusion, anger in Seattle Police Dept. after East Precinct exit SPD Chief Carmen Best says she didn’t order cops to abandon the station. It's unclear if there was even an order at all. by David Kroman / June 19, 2020
News King County Labor Council expels Seattle police union The vote comes amid ongoing protests and weeks of pressure from community advocates and some union members. by David Kroman / June 17, 2020
News The future of Capitol Hill’s protest zone may lie in Seattle history Could the East Precinct follow in the footsteps of Daybreak Star, El Centro de la Raza and Northwest African American Museum? by Margo Vansynghel & David Kroman / June 17, 2020
News With a new proposal, Seattle now has two business taxes on the table The measure from Councilmember Mosqueda would likely raise over $200 million annually from top-earning companies. by David Kroman / June 16, 2020 / Updated June 16 at 4:15 p.m.
Equity Protests ‘like the world’s never seen.’ What comes next in Seattle? Local leaders call the current demonstrations a new era for civil rights. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / June 12, 2020
News City council will consider defunding Seattle Police Amid scattered calls for Mayor Jenny Durkan to resign, the Seattle City Council will discuss the once-radical call to redirect funds from the police department to social services. by David Kroman / June 8, 2020