Government Here's why Attorney General Barr might go after Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Katie Benner explains her report that Attorney General William Barr wants to prosecute Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Kim Shepard Angela King
Law & Courts Federal prosecutors take over Seattle protester cases, concerning local attorneys Amid Seattle protests, federal prosecutors target arson and firearms cases; critics call charges politicized Amy Radil
Law & Courts Tommy Le's family calls for action from King County Sheriff following outside review of 2017 shooting death Family members of Tommy Le, who was shot by a King County deputy in 2017, welcomed an outside review of his death. The King County Sheriff's Office, however, says the review creates a "false impression." Amy Radil
Law & Courts Police shooting of Tommy Le: New report finds 'serious gaps' in King County investigation A systemic review of Tommy Le’s shooting by a King County deputy in 2017 blasts the King County Sheriff’s Office for its handling of the case. Amy Radil
Crime As fatal shootings spike in King County, community groups plead for urgency Recently on Rainier Avenue South a group of mourners lined up to view a gray casket. It was a mock funeral with a serious message about gun violence. Amy Radil
Auburn officer charged with murder in 2019 police killing, testing new deadly force legal standards Auburn Police officer Jeffrey Nelson has been charged with second degree murder and first degree assault in connection with the 2019 shooting death of 26-year-old Jesse Sarey. Liz Brazile
Politics Seattle Black activists speak up in support of Police Chief Best, against 'protest of agitation' Arguing that Chief Carmen Best is the ideal person to shepherd changes at the Seattle Police Department, members of Seattle Black organizations spoke out in support of SPD's leader. Amy Radil Dyer Oxley
Needing body armor to protest in Seattle violates constitutional rights, lawsuit argues The court filing argues that the city has infringed on its residents’ First Amendment Rights to peaceably assemble, and has neglected its duty to provide equal protection under the law. Liz Brazile
Former Seattle foster child reflects on the end of the youth jail: 'This brings me to tears' Jasmine Jarrell says she was sent to the King County youth jail multiple times for leaving foster care placements. She says detention is no place for kids. Amy Radil
Politics Releasing voting registration information, federal agents, and the Kraken this week Jeannie Yandel reviews the week's news with Geekwire civic editor Monica Nickelsburg, staff writer for the Stranger Jasmyne Keimig, and freelance journalist with the South Seattle Emerald, Carolyn Bick. Jeannie Yandel Sarah Leibovitz
