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Seattle Police shoot, kill person said to be in mental crisis

Newly released police body camera footage reveals the moments during which Seattle police officers shot and killed a person, who was reported to be in mental distress Tuesday night. The event marks the second fatal Seattle Police Department shooting this month.
Liz Brazile

Ashley Hiruko
Technology

February 18th | One app to aggregate them all: COVIDWA makes finding available vaccines that much easier

A group of retired engineers made a website for finding vaccine availability across Washington. How the Swinomish Tribe is leading climate restoration efforts. And our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
Bill Radke
Law & Courts

Kent police promises new policies and data in wake of anonymous campaign

An anonymous letter and videos demanding changes in policing have roiled the city of Kent in recent weeks. The chief of police has appeared before the city council to offer explanations and apologies.
Amy Radil
Politics

Snow in Seattle, vaccine equity and an officer-involved shooting, this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with city hall reporter Nathalie Graham of The Stranger, Converge Media founder Omar Salisbury and KUOW reporter Casey Martin.
Bill Radke
Law & Courts

'Defund' ideas police can get behind

Defunding the police is a controversial idea. But when it comes to the central issues, there's more agreement than you might think.
Patricia Murphy

Clare McGrane
Race & Identity

Empathize with Trump voters? A Progressive and a Libertarian agree to disagree

Two multiracial Biden voters in Seattle meet at Curiosity Club and learn that a political disagreement can be the start of a conversation instead of the end of one.
Kristin Leong
Law & Courts

'Unconscionable': Capitol Police Union Says Leadership Failed Officers In Riot

The union decried leadership's actions as a failure that led directly to the harm of its officers.
Alana Wise
Politics

Seattle cops make up biggest known contingent of cops at Jan. 6 Capitol rally

Police departments say they're looking for signs of political extremism in their ranks following the attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters.
Martin Kaste
Government

Blastballs and projectiles: A fierce debate over Seattle Police use of force

Seattle’s Community Police Commission hosted a panel discussion Tuesday on proposed changes to SPD’s crowd control policies. But the dialogue ended with police officials and community members as far apart as they began.
Amy Radil
Politics

New Capitol Police Chief Offers 'Sincerest Apologies' To Congress

Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman told a House committee that the department expects to answer "for our failings on Jan. 6."
Mark Katkov

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