News Seattle’s $3M contract to research public safety under state scrutiny The state auditor is examining the contract awarded to King County Equity Now, a group born out of last summer’s protests, to research alternatives to police. by David Kroman / January 27, 2021
News Colleen Echohawk joins race for Seattle mayor The executive director of the Chief Seattle Club is a well known name in City Hall and the world of homelessness and philanthropy. by David Kroman / January 25, 2021
News 5 Seattle officers now under investigation for Jan. 6 D.C. visit Two additional SPD cops are being examined for any potential involvement in the riots. by David Kroman / January 20, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS What Dr. Ben Danielson’s resignation meant to Seattle The revered doctor’s exit has caused an uproar from the Black community and a reckoning for Seattle Children’s Hospital. by David Kroman / January 19, 2021
News Former AG Eric Holder to lead investigation of Seattle Children's Following the resignation of Dr. Ben Danielson, the assessment will look into the hospital's policies and practices related to race and equity. by David Kroman / January 15, 2021
News Seattle police union president’s comments could affect contract negotiations City council members say Mike Solan is spreading white nationalist rhetoric by repeating debunked theories about the insurrection in Washington, D.C. by David Kroman / January 15, 2021
News Top Seattle Children's doctor forced to resign after complaints of racism The move follows a pledge that the hospital would undertake a "rigorous" review following complaints from Dr. Ben Danielson. by David Kroman / January 9, 2021
Politics Armed protesters in Olympia occupy Capitol steps, Governor’s Mansion lawn They carried their guns and their anger to the steps of the Washington Legislature as protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. by Shauna Sowersby & David Kroman / January 6, 2021 / Updated 10:23 p.m. January 6
News Teresa Mosqueda will seek reelection, not Seattle mayor’s office Despite rampant speculation, the high-profile city council member will eye a second term. by David Kroman / January 6, 2021
Equity Revered doctor steps down, accusing Seattle Children’s Hospital of racism After 20 years leading the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, Dr. Ben Danielson resigned in protest in November. by David Kroman / December 31, 2020