Mayor Harrell promises more police accountability, balanced approach to Seattle growth Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell this week defended his record on housing, balancing the budget, and public safety, and promised that 2025 will bring more accountability to the Seattle Police and more business downtown. Hans Anderson
King County Council calls for audit of nonprofit-managed juvenile diversion The King County Council has asked the county auditor to examine a controversial, $16 million program that puts community-based organizations in charge of juvenile criminal diversions. Ann Dornfeld
Doctor at Joint Base Lewis-McChord pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of patients An Army doctor charged with sexually abusing dozens of patients at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord pleaded guilty to more than 40 charges on Tuesday. Katie Campbell
Suspect at large after unprovoked stabbing in Seattle's Little Saigon A 22-year-old man was stabbed Sunday night in an unprovoked attack in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District neighborhood, police say. The stabbing occurred within a block of a corner deemed so dangerous that county buses no longer stop there. Stephen Howie
Man charged with murder, assault in fatal stabbing of Seattle bus driver Richard Sitzlack faces murder and two assault charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of a King County Metro bus driver last week. KUOW Staff
Dozens of mourners gather for vigil honoring slain Seattle bus driver Dozens of bus drivers, friends, and family gathered in Seattle’s U District neighborhood on Saturday to mourn Shawn Yim. The 59-year-old bus driver was stabbed in the chest several times while on his route Wednesday morning and died in a nearby alley. Casey Martin
Man arrested in connection with fatal Seattle bus driver stabbing 53-year-old Richard Sitzlack was arrested Saturday in connection with the fatal stabbing of a King County Metro bus driver in the University District neighborhood on Wednesday. KUOW Staff
Seattle police identify suspect in fatal U District bus driver stabbing The Seattle Police Department has identified 53-year-old Richard Sitzlack as a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a King County Metro bus driver in the University District neighborhood on Wednesday. KUOW Staff
Fatal stabbing of King County Metro bus driver highlights Seattle transit safety concerns The stabbing death of 59-year-old Shawn Yim on Wednesday marks the first killing of a King County Metro bus driver on the job in 26 years. Bus operator union leaders say the stabbing is part of a larger pattern of violence toward transit drivers and passengers. Liz Brazile
Drones and robbers. Redmond police take drones to the next level If you call 911 in Redmond, don't be surprised if a drone shows up first instead of a police officer. Dyer Oxley
