Freeze! Police! What happens when people get caught doing drugs in Seattle? Now that the dust has settled, what does the city's new drug ordinance mean for people who use drugs in public and others who witness or are otherwise impacted by that use? Teo Popescu Stephen Howie
Week in Review: Amazon, crime, and homelessness Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, PubliCola’s Erica Barnett, and KUOW’s David Hyde. Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt
Seattle drug plan will balance rehabilitation and public safety, Harrell says Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell explained his plan Thursday to balance public safety and rehabilitation in the face of a growing opioid crisis that has killed more Washingtonians so far in 2023 than all of last year. Natalie Akane Newcomb Stephen Howie
Crime 5 arrests made in South Seattle home invasions targeting Asian Americans Five people, including one teenager, were arrested in connection with a string of home invasions targeting Asian Americans in South Seattle, Police Chief Adrian Diaz announced Wednesday. Ashley Hiruko Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Derek Wang
Seattle City Council passes controversial drug ordinance The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday to approve a drug ordinance marking the end to an ongoing saga between the city, county, and state over what qualifies as a drug crime and whether people caught using David Hyde
Crime Shattered windows and nerves, Seattle's Wing Luke Museum targeted in alleged hate crime Dyer Oxley David Hyde
Trial starts Monday for Tacoma officers charged in the killing of Manny Ellis Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, was walking home from a convenience store when he came across police officers. A struggle ensured, and Ellis died at the scene. Kevin Kniestedt Katie Campbell
