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Seattle police tackle urban disorder...by running for City Council

‘We can’t arrest our way out of homelessness.’ That’s the mantra of local law enforcement. But some police officers say they’re caught in the middle amid complaints of crime and disorder. Now some officers are highlighting their challenges, by jumping into district races for the Seattle City Council.

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A Prosecutors thoughts on Trump and Barr: Preet Bharara

Preet Bharara and how the President of the United States 'created a space" for him to write his book.

New U.S. attorney on safe injection sites in Seattle: 'Don't go there.'

Seattle's new U.S. Attorney Brian Moran was nominated by President Trump but said hiring process had no "political litmus test."

Teens in solitary confinement: King County Council says they didn’t know

A recent report from an independent monitor found that the county used solitary confinement on 15 young people over a 5 month period.

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King County prosecutors help cut “breathtaking” prison sentence

King County prosecutors say they're committed to reexamining older cases with long prison sentences in light of newer court rulings and research.

Can your criminal conviction be cleared? Pub Defense wants to help

Under state law, many criminal convictions can be vacated. Now King County wants to help more people clear their records.

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How Sydney Brownstone learned to be a ‘rape reporter’

The #MeToo movement has opened a door to more and better reporting on rape and sexual assault issues.

When teens send nude photos to each other, should that be a felony?

Kim Malcolm talks with Crosscut's Melissa Santos about a bill in the Washington state legislature that would change the laws surrounding teen sexting.