News Seattle issues 30-day ban on tear gas at protests The police chief's decision comes in response to demands from oversight and community groups that are demonstrating against racism and police brutality. by David Kroman / June 5, 2020
News Labor council to Seattle police union: Address racism or get out The King County Labor Council once welcomed the Seattle Police Officers Guild. As protests continue, it’s reconsidering. by David Kroman / June 4, 2020
News In major reversal, Seattle won’t ask feds to end police oversight Mayor Jenny Durkan wanted to wind down federal monitoring of the Seattle Police Department. Then the protests began. by David Kroman / June 3, 2020 / Updated 6:20 p.m., June 3, 2020
News ‘Outside agitator’ narrative not supported by Seattle arrest data Political experts say the outside agitator trope has roots in the civil rights movement. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / June 3, 2020
News Debate over policing in Seattle continues after years of federal oversight Some believe the city is ready to handle its own police department, while protesters disagree. by David Kroman / June 2, 2020
News Seattle mayor imposes curfew after George Floyd protests escalate After peaceful demonstrations turn to chaos, Interstate 5 is shut down and the governor calls in the National Guard. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / May 30, 2020 / Updated May 31 at 11:03 p.m.
News Unemployment in King County hits communities of color hardest Jobless rate hits 40% in some immigrant neighborhoods near Sea-Tac. by David Kroman / May 29, 2020
News Public health workers threatened, harassed while fighting COVID-19 Tired and stressed already, health officials across Washington state say they’ve seen an increase in abusive messages during the pandemic. by David Kroman / May 21, 2020
News Washington’s $1.8B convention center expansion is in danger The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown one of the largest construction projects in Seattle history into financial crisis. by David Kroman / May 15, 2020
News Judge demands WA psychiatric hospital reopen despite COVID-19 Western State Hospital has mostly stopped accepting jail transfers, leaving inmates with mental illness in limbo. by David Kroman / May 12, 2020