King County tackles short and long term plans to restrict local gun violence
Since the mass shooting in Uvalde, 106 mass shootings have occurred across the U.S., resulting in 113 casualties and 493 people injured.3 years ago
Officer who shot, killed Charleena Lyles testifies in inquest
Seattle police Officer Jason Anderson answered questions before a jury in the King County Child and Family Justice Center.3 years ago
Dori: King County Sheriff’s Office arrests son after killing mother in Shoreline
The mother had a restraining order on her son, but ended up letting him live with her.3 years ago
SeaTac Airport unveils program to help cut TSA security lines
The reservation program for TSA screening was created to expedite the process without a membership while remaining contact-free.3 years ago
Lynnwood mayor discusses Comprehensive Plan after city has ‘weathered the storm’
Lynnwood is in the midst of a new Comprehensive Plan, with projects being planned over the next 20 years to reinvigorate the city.3 years ago
As the Port of Seattle looks for its next police chief, officer attrition defines debate between finalists
The search for Port of Seattle's next Police Chief is between Interim Chief Michael Villa and Seattle Police Department (SPD) Captain Eric Sano.3 years ago
SPD barred from participating in Pride Parade, debate ensues
More than 1,300 individuals approved of a police ban when polled by Seattle Pride back in May 2021.3 years ago
Approval voting sparks debate as the initiative makes Seattle’s Nov. 2022 ballot
Seattle will decide whether to adopt a new voting style that would allow voters to choose as many candidates as they like in future local elections.3 years ago
Boeing brings on hundreds of new engineers as demand ramps up
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Racial disparities in King County Sheriff’s use of force, more data needed says Sheriff
"Black people are 350% more likely to be arrested by the King County Sheriff's Office on a per capita basis," said Gee Scott.3 years ago
Richard Sherman joins Amazon TNF team as the streaming service prepares for its NFL debut
Sherman will join Tony Gonzalez as the two analysts for the Thursday night pregame, halftime, and postgame broadcasts.3 years ago
WA Superintendent focuses on school safety with gun violence on the rise
"Our training has gotten a lot more sophisticated for the last four or five years. We always have a framework around student safety," Reykdal said.3 years ago
Ursula sounds off on ‘fiasco’ of Seattle’s voided parking tickets
The City of Seattle announced it has nullified approximately 100,000 parking tickets and refunded another 100,000 paid tickets.3 years ago
988 suicide lifeline facing local, national staffing shortages ahead of July 16 launch
Washington is trying to fill 112 different jobs for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline located in either Seattle, Spokane, Everett, or fully remote.3 years ago
Pro-gun rights listener calls in to find middle ground amid ongoing nationwide debate
Bob Goodman called in and voiced a pro-gun rights side of the rekindled gun debate, while also trying to find middle ground with Gee and Ursula.3 years ago
Expect weekend traffic delays as Seattle’s Revive I-5 project looks to finish up
Starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight, only the far left lane of southbound I-5 Highway will be open through Spokane Street through Monday morning.3 years ago
Pierce County Council candidate defends decision to fire gun at suspected car thief
The incident led to the suspected car thief allegedly trying to get away by driving toward Harris, and Harris firing a handgun at the fleeing driver.3 years ago
Pregnancy clinic in Lynnwood vandalized with pro-abortion rights messages
Next Step Pregnancy Center was vandalized earlier this week in Lynnwood, as threatening spray-painted messages donned the walls of the facility alongside broken windows.3 years ago
Complaints, concerns rise with dangerous chop shop operating under First Avenue bridge
Multiple complaints about vehicle theft are coming from a homeless encampment turned chop shop lying below the First Avenue South Bridge.3 years ago
Number of King County homeless up nearly 14% since 2020, 57% remain unsheltered
In 2020, the percentage of homeless who had access to shelter on a consistent basis was 53%. Now the amount of homeless with shelter is just 43%.3 years ago
Mayor’s search for permanent Police Chief looms over Seattle amid depleting law enforcement numbers
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently consulted with a hiring firm as the decision to choose the next Chief of Police heats up.3 years ago
King County executive initiates plan to conserve and save the region’s wilderness
King County executive announced a plan to protect 65,000 acres of forests, farmland, and greenspace, raising property taxes in the process.3 years ago
SPD report discovers 80% of 911 calls were for non-criminal events
After reviewing more than 1.2 million 911 calls from 2017 to 2019, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) found 79.7% of calls were for non-criminal events.3 years ago
