Washington state sues Seattle Archdiocese over child sex abuse investigation records Washington state is suing the Archdiocese of Seattle in an effort to compel the institution to turn over documents related to sexual abuse allegations against its clergy, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday morning. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
For murder trial of Auburn police officer, lawyers probe jurors' views on deadly force King County Superior Court officials said they’ve called an unusually large jury pool to consider what could be a significant case involving police deadly force. Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson. Amy Radil
Auburn police officer’s murder trial tests new state law for police misconduct The first police officer charged with murder in Washington under a new legal standard for police misconduct is heading to trial. Jury selection is scheduled to begin April 22 in the trial of Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson. Amy Radil
Deaths at rural Washington jails highlight perilous conditions: 'Failures at almost every level,' critics say There’s turmoil in Klickitat County over a proposal to close the local jail and send inmates elsewhere. The move comes after one person's death and a second inmate was found in a life-threatening condition last year. Amy Radil
Burien sues King County Sheriff for refusing to enforce camping ban The legal wrangling is intensifying between the King County Sheriff’s Office and the city of Burien. At issue is the sheriff’s refusal to enforce Burien’s latest restrictions on homeless encampments. Amy Radil
Blocked by prosecutors, Seattle judge reassigned to parking and traffic tickets A Seattle judge who recently came under fire from city prosecutors has been reassigned to parking and traffic tickets. Amy Radil
Week in Review: the legislative session, a plan for growth, and a judge disqualified Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with PubliCola’s Erica Barnett, Washington Policy Center’s Paul Guppy, and Earth Finance’s Reuven Carlyle. Bill Radke
‘It’s not going to be The Dukes of Hazzard.' Police welcome flexibility on pursuits, critics fear more crashes This summer police in Washington will have more leeway to pursue fleeing drivers. Supporters of the initiative say it will help stem crime and reckless driving. Opponents say the rollback is dangerous and goes against expert advice. Amy Radil
Rules on firearms storage, open-carry, buybacks, and gun dealers advance in Washington Legislature As the Washington Legislature heads into its final week, four bills that address firearms storage, open-carry, buybacks and gun dealers have passed both chambers and appear headed to the governor’s desk. Amy Radil
Bill to create independent prosecutor for police deadly force cases fails in Washington state A top priority for police accountability groups has died in the Washington legislature. It was the second attempt to launch an independent prosecutor’s office, to pursue cases against police officers accused of misusing deadly force. Amy Radil
