Seattle Now: Trusting the police Seattle has a long history of biased policing, which is why SPD has been under federal oversight since 2012. And despite reforms, the department still has a trust problem. Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 14 mins
What We're Reading About The Past Week Of Protests Here are some of the most illuminating stories that we've read this week about the uprisings across the nation, and what brought the country to this moment. Alyssa Jeong Perry
12,000 complaints filed against Seattle Police after weekend of protests The Seattle Office of Police Accountability says it is processing roughly 12,000 individual complaints made against officers in the wake of the protests over the weekend. Liz Brazile
An amazing feeling of solidarity, then the flashbangs Talking to (and learning from) young people about racism, police brutality, and social justice Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 7 mins
June 1st | A diversity of tactics at Seattle protests Thousands of people took to the streets over the police killings and over-policing of Black people in America. We speak with Mayor Durkan, organizers and demonstrators about police escalation of violence at protests in Seattle and Bellevue. Bill Radke Play AudioListen 51 mins
A peaceful protest in Bellevue alongside looting and destruction Sirens and helicopters surrounded protesters. Then tear gas was shot into the crowd. Esmy Jimenez Play AudioListen 2 mins
Seattle Now: Seattle shows up for George Floyd Seattle joins a national outpouring of grief with three days of protest, but peaceful demonstration gets upstaged by tear gas and clashes with the police. Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 9 mins
GEORGE FLOYD UNREST IN SEATTLE: Peaceful protests, violent rioting, and the city's response A crowd gathered Saturday in downtown Seattle, protesting the death of George Floyd and those of other African Americans at the hands of police. KUOW Staff Play AudioListen 2 mins
See racist harassment? Seattle Police want you to dial 911 Seattle police are urging people to report racial harassment amid a recent increase in anti-Asian bias incidents. The Seattle Police Department arrested a man for one of the four racist incidents reported by Asian Americans this week. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 2 mins
4 Police Officers Fired After A Black Man Dies In Minneapolis Police Custody In a video, the man repeatedly cries out and says, "I cannot breathe," while the officer continues to push down on the man's neck with his knee. The man has been identified as George Floyd. Austin Horn