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
News Symptoms and struggles persist for WA couple, 10 months after COVID As one of the earliest infections in the country, the Malpass family still faces the unknown impacts of the coronavirus. by David Kroman / December 30, 2020 / Updated Dec. 30 at 12:25 p.m.
News Nearly half of Seattle’s helmet citations go to homeless people Seattle police rarely enforce the law that bikers must wear a helmet. When they do, it’s often against people struggling with homelessness. by David Kroman / December 16, 2020
Politics Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan will not run for a second term Durkan and the city went from optimism to a series of crises this year, from COVID-19 to social unrest and the city budget. by David Kroman / December 7, 2020 / Updated Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
News For people in mental health crisis, what comes after police response? Cops are only one part of a larger system that more often treats the symptoms than the cause. by David Kroman / December 4, 2020