This Auburn cop killed 3 and injured others. His department didn't stop him — outsiders did Within a 12-year career, Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson has killed three people. Records obtained by KUOW reveal a litany of allegations that he has habitually engaged in misconduct, both toward civilians and colleagues alike. Ashley Hiruko
With gun deaths up in Seattle, leaders ask how 'to bring us together' There have been 39 homicides in Seattle so far this year, more than there were in all of 2019. The parent of one teen victim says, "I'm at a loss." Amy Radil
Former WA state Auditor to ask U.S. Supreme Court to review his convictions Former Washington state Auditor Troy Kelley plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to formally review his federal convictions for possession of stolen funds, filing false tax returns, and making false statements. Austin Jenkins
Police shooting of Tommy Le: New report finds 'serious gaps' in King County investigation A systemic review of Tommy Le’s shooting by a King County deputy in 2017 blasts the King County Sheriff’s Office for its handling of the case. Amy Radil
As fatal shootings spike in King County, community groups plead for urgency Recently on Rainier Avenue South a group of mourners lined up to view a gray casket. It was a mock funeral with a serious message about gun violence. Amy Radil
How Trump's 'Law And Order' Message Has Shifted As He Seeks A Second Term Trump campaigned in 2016 on a promise he would make cities safer. Now running for re-election, he argues he will protect the suburbs from the cities. Ayesha Rascoe
King County en route to see record number of shootings in 2020 This year, Seattle will likely a set record number of shootings in the city. King County is also seeing the considerable spike in gun-related incidents. Casey Martin
Appeals court upholds conviction of former WA state auditor, further appeals possible The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected an appeal by former Washington state Auditor Troy Kelley who sought to have his 2017... Austin Jenkins
More federal agents sent to Seattle. Mayor Durkan says the city wasn't told in advance The revelations about their presence in the Seattle area come amid an ongoing clash between protesters and federal agents stationed in Portland since earlier this month. Liz Brazile
Crime Has Declined Overall During The Pandemic, But Shootings And Killings Are Up The pandemic has forced people to dramatically change their lives, which contributed to the crime rate dropping. The bad news: an uptick in shootings and killings. Cheryl Corley
