Equity
WA's missing Indigenous persons alert system saw a strong start
Six months in, 22 of 31 missing persons have been found. But critical relationships between police and tribal governments show room for improvement.
Six months in, 22 of 31 missing persons have been found. But critical relationships between police and tribal governments show room for improvement.
The City Council's 2023-24 package preserves most of Mayor Harrell's asks on policing while investing in homelessness affordable housing and more.
Both candidates say public safety is their primary concern. But reform-oriented Leesa Manion and tough-on-crime Jim Ferrell have divergent paths in mind.
As the City Council digs into Mayor Harrell's $7.4 billion 2023 budget proposal, there's friction over policing, homelessness and how to pay for a big shortfall.
Diaz, who has been acting as interim chief since 2020, was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell to fill the role permanently.