Politics Seattle Now: 'Defund SPD'? There’s a new rallying cry for those protesting police violence in Seattle: Defund SPD. That goal is closer to reality than you might think. Patricia Murphy Clare McGrane
This woman 'died three times' after Seattle Police hit her with a blast ball On Sunday night, on the tenth day of protests for racial justice in Seattle, a petite young woman stood between protesters and a barricade of police. Liz Jones Isolde Raftery
Race & Identity Big labor makes big demands for change by Seattle police Big labor is making big demands of the Seattle Police Officers Guild: Get on board with new reforms to address institutional racism and unconstitutional policing, or risk losing the protection of the labor council in King County. David Hyde Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Seattle Now: Fellow unions push SPD for change Seattle’s police union is under pressure to reform from politicians, protesters and now, a powerful labor ally. Patricia Murphy Clare McGrane
Race & Identity Bad apples? Seattle Police 'not a healthy tree' says city council member Chants of "defund S-P-D" have become a common message at protests in Seattle, and for the first time the idea is getting serious attention from the city council. Paige Browning
Impaired driving arrests declined during pandemic, though you're not drinking less Impaired driving citations dropped sharply across Oregon and Washington this spring during the coronavirus pandemic. There are multiple possible... Tom Banse
Education 'Counselors, not cops': Seattle students and staff call for district to get police out of schools Seattle Public Schools' 11-year-old School Emphasis Officer program claims to help keep youth out of gangs and in school. Critics say it is part of the school-to-prison pipeline, and makes schools feel like jails. Ann Dornfeld
Race & Identity Seattle Now: 'A checkup from the neck up' One organizer of Sunday's 'We Want to Live' rally in South Seattle shares his thoughts on what has to happen to make meaningful change to undo systemic racism. Patricia Murphy
Politics Hundreds turn out for student-led Black Lives Matter protest at Franklin High School Students, staff, parents and community members lined Rainier Avenue for two hours, chanting “No justice, no peace, prosecute the police!" and "Hands up, don't shoot!" as passing motorists laid on their horns in support. Ann Dornfeld
Race & Identity Barack Obama calls for action on police brutality and killings, with focus on youth and mayors A time for 'grief and anger, resolve and action' to create a more just and equitable world John O'Brien
