Politics Pete Holmes to seek fourth term as Seattle City Attorney The city’s longest-tenured elected official will face questions about the city’s approach to criminal justice. by David Kroman / February 9, 2021
Equity Podcast | When defunding the police meets Seattle’s political reality More than 6 months after first pledging to rethink public safety, city leaders face opposition. What’s next? by Sara Bernard & David Kroman / February 8, 2021
News WA scrambles to avoid mass evictions as moratorium nears end Tenants and landlords both favor more rent assistance, but some want lawmakers to go further. by David Kroman / February 5, 2021
Equity Podcast | Defund, then what? Seattle activists’ ideas for police dollars They say public safety concerns can be addressed through scaling up other forms of support, like schooling and training. by Sara Bernard & David Kroman / February 5, 2021
Equity Podcast | An Oregon city’s decades-old alternative to police Cities searching for ways to handle crisis calls without police are reaching out to CAHOOTS in Eugene, Oregon. by Sara Bernard & David Kroman / February 4, 2021
News Council President Lorena González is running for mayor The two-term city council member's decision will leave an open seat on the council. by David Kroman / February 3, 2021
Equity Podcast | When police response to a crisis call goes wrong Seattle police have undergone additional training to better respond to people in crisis, but they still end up killing some of those people. by Sara Bernard & David Kroman / February 3, 2021
Equity Podcast | Cops, crisis calls and conflict over who should help The debate over public safety is filled with disagreements, but almost everyone agrees on one thing: We need another option for people facing a mental health crisis. by Sara Bernard & David Kroman / February 2, 2021
Equity Podcast | How reform gave way to ‘Defund the Police’ in Seattle The city spent a decade working to reform its police department. Then, the turmoil of 2020 started a new movement. by Sara Bernard & David Kroman / February 1, 2021
News How a patchwork system is trying to vaccinate Seattle’s vulnerable Mobile teams are working to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to those who might struggle to get an appointment. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / January 29, 2021