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
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
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. 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
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
Seattle driver charged in protester's death pleads not guilty, relatives speak out Dawit Kelete, 27, pleaded not guilty to charges brought against him in connection with an Interstate 5 collision that left one protester dead and another severely injured earlier this month. Liz Brazile
King County Exec proposes phasing out downtown Seattle jail King County Executive Dow Constantine is proposing to phase out use of the county’s downtown Seattle jail, which currently houses inmates along with the county’s Regional Justice Center in Kent. Amy Radil
New King County proposal: Close the youth jail by 2025 King County Executive Dow Constantine on Tuesday proposed a plan that activists have long called for: closing the youth jail. Paige Browning
