Politics Harrell and González spar over Seattle zoning, housing and more in debate The first televised debate of the candidates for Seattle mayor focused heavily on homelessness, despite the planned topics of business and the economy. by David Kroman / October 14, 2021
News Being Seattle city attorney is about more than criminal cases The office’s civil division is its largest, and the next city attorney will have her hands full. by David Kroman / October 14, 2021
News Seattle city attorney’s race: A stark choice marks the 2021 ballot Ann Davison and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy present widely varying visions for Seattle criminal justice system. by David Kroman / October 6, 2021
News King County crisis services ask for clarity on police intervention Providers want local governments to prescribe when and how police should be involved in mental health calls. by David Kroman / September 30, 2021
News Seattle mayor proposes increasing police staffing in 2022 budget Mayor Jenny Durkan's final proposed budget is aided by new taxes, a recovering economy and mountains of federal relief. by David Kroman / September 27, 2021 / Updated Sep. 27 at 5:25 p.m.
Politics Seattle’s District 9 race: How Oliver and Nelson’s visions diverge The candidates’ stances differ on major topics, including housing, policing and taxation. by David Kroman / September 24, 2021
News King County moves toward repealing bicycle helmet law The discussion follows reporting from Crosscut and others showing enforcement inequitably targeted people experiencing homelessness. by David Kroman / September 17, 2021
Politics Poll shows many Seattle voters undecided, but Harrell leads Homelessness remains a top issue as voters lean toward Harrell for mayor, finds the new Crosscut/Elway Poll. by David Kroman / September 15, 2021
News Seattle police intervening in fewer mental health calls, data show Since WA implemented new police use of force laws, SPD officers have sent fewer people in mental health crisis to the hospital. by David Kroman / September 13, 2021
News Unions warn of ‘mass exodus’ over city of Seattle vaccine mandate The city’s unsure of workers’ vaccination rate, but ‘attestations’ hint at relatively lower numbers among police officers. by David Kroman / August 26, 2021