Former Seattle US Attorney sees ‘painful’ parallels between his firing and current moves by Trump Seattle U.S. Attorney John McKay and eight colleagues were fired in 2006 by the George W. Bush administration for what appeared to be political reasons. Now, McKay says the same thing may be happening with President Trump removing prosecutors who don’t go along with his wishes. Amy Radil
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter from Washington state has a new passion — reforming the justice system A Kingston man is home from prison after participating in the Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol. His time behind bars changed his perspective on the criminal justice system. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 5 mins
Seattle City Attorney’s Office says it's ending its year-long feud with municipal judge The Seattle City Attorney’s office said it will once again allow a municipal court judge to hear criminal cases, after sidelining her for several months. Amy Radil
Seattle bus driver's alleged killer confessed to fatally stabbing roommate in 2023, but walked. Why? Richard Sitzlack confessed to fatally stabbing his roommate in 2023 but was never charged. Thirteen months later, he was arrested for allegedly stabbing Seattle bus driver Shawn Yim to death. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 5 mins
Ex-Auburn cop gets nearly 17 years in prison for 2019 murder of Jessey Sarey A former Seattle-area cop found guilty of murder was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison on Thursday. Jeffrey Nelson, 46, was convicted in June of second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the 2019 killing of 26-year-old Jesse Sarey. Ashley Hiruko
Seattle judge temporarily blocks Trump executive order on birthright citizenship A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked an executive order from the president that sought to end birthright citizenship. Amy Radil
Tacoma ICE center ordered to pay detainee workers Washington’s minimum wage, $23 million in arrears A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that people held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center must be paid the state’s minimum wage for doing any work around the facility. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Adams County violated Washington's sanctuary laws by cooperating with Border Patrol, lawsuit alleges The Adams County Sheriff's and Prosecuting Attorney’s offices in Eastern Washington are being sued for allegedly breaking the state’s sanctuary laws and subjecting a man to discrimination and false arrest. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Auburn cop convicted of murder won’t get new trial, judge rules A Seattle-area cop found guilty of murder won't get a retrial, a King County Superior Court judge ruled on Friday. Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson, 46, was convicted in June of second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the 2019 killing of 26-year-old Jesse Sarey. Liz Brazile
Washington families seek jail improvements, one settlement at a time In a new legal settlement finalized Dec. 4, commissioners for Klickitat County in south-central Washington have committed to broad changes intended to improve medical care in jail and prevent suicides. Amy Radil
