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King County Council prepares to ask voters for more power over Sheriff’s Office

A majority on the King County Council are seeking more authority over the Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff responds that the council’s process has been rushed and could leave voters confused.

Politics

Pushing back phases and pushing forward schools, this week

Marcie Sillman discusses the week's news with Manola Secaira og, Civic Cocktail's Joni Balter, and the Seat

Politics

Friday politics: Seattle mayor and council battle over police budget

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkin came out swinging at the Seattle City Council this week, laying out plans to reduce the police budget by about 20 percent and calling the council's plan for considerably larger cuts irresponsible.

Journalist arrested at the CHOP protest tells his story

‘It wasn't a pleasant experience. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I got a remarkable insight, but that wasn't my intention.’

Government

Mayor aims to shuffle jobs out of Seattle Police Department, shrinking its budget

Transferring a share of duties out of the Seattle Police Department is among a range of changes to polic in the city, proposed by the mayor and police chief Monday. Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best say, however, that they will oppose any reductions proposed by the Seattle City Council that would "compromise SPD’s ability to provide service and safety to the residents and businesses of Seattle."

These are the people who face criminal charges in Seattle after the protests

Local prosecutors say they have no plans to charge nonviolent protesters, but are moving forward with roughly 20 cases involving firearms, burglaries and assaults.