Mayor Harrell appoints panel to address sexual assault, police reform Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the names Thursday of six people who will form a new advisory panel to provide recommendations on how Seattle police handle sexual assault investigations. Ashley Hiruko
Week in Review: emergency Covid measures end, police harassment, and graffiti Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Amanda Zhou, Geekwire’s Mike Lewis, and Kitsap Sun’s Josh Farley. Kevin Kniestedt Play AudioListen 51 mins
Black Seattle detective feared Proud Boys were chasing her. They were undercover sheriff’s officers An investigation by the King County Sheriff's Office determined that two officers violated numerous policies when they pursued an undercover Seattle detective’s vehicle during a protest. Seattle Police said the incident was an unprecedented lapse in communication that endangered everyone involved. The sheriff agreed that the mens’ actions created substantial risk of harm, according to findings obtained by KUOW. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 7 mins
An Arizona grandmother was arrested for giving food to the hungry. Now, she's suing Bullhead City, Ariz., says Norma Thornton, 78, violated a city ordinance that prohibits people from giving out cooked food in public parks without a permit. Jaclyn Diaz
New King County police contract increases pay, body cams, and civilian oversight The latest contract ratified by King County’s 633 sergeants and deputies will raise their salaries more than 20% over the next three years. It also paves the way for the King County Sheriff’s Office to implement body-worn cameras. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 2 mins
9th Circuit judges say Seattle officials 'just stood aside' during CHOP A lawsuit stemming from a 2020 fatal shooting in Seattle's CHOP zone is being heard by a federal appeals court. Angela King Play AudioListen 2 mins
Panel calls on SPD to 'repair the public trust' after botched CHOP response A new review from Seattle’s Office of Inspector General is the latest attempt to scrutinize the conduct of Seattle police during June 2020. It calls on SPD to "repair the public trust and safety compromised" during those weeks. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 2 mins
Harrell seeks $1 million for controversial gunfire detection system In Seattle, gun violence is at a ten-year high and climbing. In response Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to spend a million dollars in the next budget on a gunfire detection system for certain neighborhoods. His office said they're seeking systems with video cameras as well as audio sensors. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 5 mins
Week in Review: Politics, Police, and Mariners Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, Seattle Times Jonathan Martin and Publicola’s Erica Barnett. Kevin Kniestedt Play AudioListen 52 mins
Week in Review: Seattle's new police chief, transportation, and the state of the pandemic Bill Radke discusses the week's news with independent health care journalist Joanne Silberner, political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, and Seattle Times David Kroman. Kevin Kniestedt Play AudioListen 51 mins
