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
News $3M contract to research Seattle policing alternatives is legal, but lacking The WA state auditor faulted the city for how it awarded a $3M contract to launch the "Black Brilliance Project" but said it didn't technically violate any rules. by David Kroman / August 23, 2021 / Updated Aug. 23 at 4:37 p.m.
Inside Cascade PBS How Seattle Children's issues became bigger than Dr. Ben Danielson Reporter David Kroman explains why claims of racism at Seattle Children's Hospital are rippling further and further into WA communities. by David Kroman / August 17, 2021
News King County rent relief still slow to reach tenants Agencies that help renters to stay in their homes are frustrated with the pace. Some say they haven’t yet been allocated a single dollar. by David Kroman / August 16, 2021
News Seattle Children's failed to address racism, investigation finds After intense community and stakeholder pressure, the hospital released the findings, collected after the resignation of Dr. Ben Danielson. by David Kroman / August 9, 2021
News Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes concedes primary election The race between Nicole Thomas-Kennedy and Ann Davison will contrast vastly different approaches to criminal justice. by David Kroman / August 6, 2021 / Updated Aug. 6 at 5:08 p.m.