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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
Politics

Friday politics: How do we make police more accountable?

This week we've been taking a look at how systemic racism affects our city, our region and our state.
Angela King

Kim Shepard
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
Politics

King County Council prepares to ask voters for more power over Sheriff’s Office

A majority on the King County Council are seeking more authority over the Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff responds that the council’s process has been rushed and could leave voters confused.
Amy Radil
Politics

Pushing back phases and pushing forward schools, this week

Marcie Sillman discusses the week's news with Manola Secaira og, Civic Cocktail's Joni Balter, and the Seat
Marcie Sillman

Sarah Leibovitz
Politics

Friday politics: Seattle mayor and council battle over police budget

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkin came out swinging at the Seattle City Council this week, laying out plans to reduce the police budget by about 20 percent and calling the council's plan for considerably larger cuts irresponsible.
Paige Browning

Kim Shepard
An ex-cop's journey to racial justice advocacy: 'I choose my people, I choose my community'

The path to becoming a community and youth advocate wasn't straightforward for 30-year-old Federal Way resident, Evan Cook. Cook, a former Eastern Washington University Police officer, shared his journey from the force to the front lines of community activism.
Liz Brazile
Journalist arrested at the CHOP protest tells his story

‘It wasn't a pleasant experience. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I got a remarkable insight, but that wasn't my intention.’
Kim Malcolm

Andy Hurst
Crime

Bothell police officer killed in shooting after car chase

A Bothell police officer was killed and another injured when a shootout broke out during a traffic stop, authorities said early Tuesday.
Angela King

Kim Shepard

Gil Aegerter
Protesters and relatives seek damages from Seattle and Washington state

More than a dozen Seattle area protesters and their relatives have filed tort claims against various government agencies, after sustaining injuries — one fatal — amid ongoing local civil rights demonstrations.
Liz Brazile

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