In Tacoma, some volunteers chafe at 'toothless' police oversight role It’s a pivotal moment for policing in Tacoma, with the departure of three officers acquitted of criminal charges in the death of Manuel Ellis. Tacoma officials say they’ve negotiated a contract with the police union that gives the city important new powers when handling future misconduct allegations. But some community members say the new three-year contract has sidelined their goals for greater transparency by the Tacoma Police Department. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 5 mins
Seattle’s move to the middle, lower voter turnout, and races still in play: election analysis The 2023 General Election is over. And because we’re election news junkies, we’re here to catch up on what’s known so far about how Washingtonians voted. Diana Opong Play AudioListen 31 mins
Why housing is on the ballot in Seattle and Tacoma this year For many across Western Washington, this year's general election ballot includes decisions that will impact one of the issues that voters are most concerned about: housing. In Seattle, there’s a nearly $1 billion dollar levy to build more affordable housing. And in Tacoma, a renter-protection initiative in Tacoma has drawn hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations and spurred public debate. Mike Davis Play AudioListen 18 mins
'Remember how much I love you.' Manny Ellis' mother recounts last conversation with her son in trial of officers charged in his death Marcia Carter-Patterson, mother of Manuel Ellis, took the stand Monday in the trial of three Tacoma police officers charged with her son’s death. Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, died in police custody in March 2020. Kate Walters
Trial starts Monday for Tacoma officers charged in the killing of Manny Ellis Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, was walking home from a convenience store when he came across police officers. A struggle ensured, and Ellis died at the scene. Kevin Kniestedt Play AudioListen 4 mins
Tacoma TB patient eludes authorities Soundside host Libby Denkmann talks to Matt Driscoll of the News Tribune in Tacoma about the person with a confirmed case of tuberculosis who has evaded authorities for over a year. Jason Burrows Play AudioListen 22 mins
Shawn Kemp charged in wake of shooting at Tacoma Mall parking lot The Pierce County Prosecutor's Office has charged former Seattle Sonics star Shawn Kemp with first-degree assault. The charge stems from a shooting at Tacoma Mall last month. Kemp is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4. Kim Malcolm
