Justice Department October 22, 2020 NYC joining Portland, Seattle to sue Trump admin over defunding for 'anarchist jurisdictions' New York City is joining Seattle and Portland, Ore., to file a complaint against the Trump administration in a Seattle court.
2020 Presidential Election October 22, 2020 WNBA's Seattle Storm endorses Biden-Harris ticket in rare move for a sports team In a rare move for a sports team, the WNBA's Seattle Storm formally gave their support to the 2020 Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Wednesday.
George Floyd October 21, 2020 Seattle realtor, stepson of ex-Dem lawmaker became ‘protest buddies,’ charged with arson attack on precinct Two self-described protest buddies in Seattle, one the stepson to a former Democratic lawmaker, the other a since-fired real estate broker, are facing felony charges stemming from the riots that broke out in September following the decision in the Breonna Taylor case.
2020 Presidential Election October 21, 2020 Election 2020: Police in cities nationwide bracing for potential unrest in days before, after Nov. 3 The backdrop of a summer of civil unrest in America’s largest cities and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic looms large as motivated voters prepare to submit their ballots for president in less than two weeks.
Crime October 20, 2020 Seattle police officers’ exit interviews cite lack of support, ‘political agenda’: report The exit interviews by officers leaving the Seattle Police Department shine a spotlight on the discontent and frustration within the agency with some saying they felt a lack of support and concern for their well-being amid protests, a new report claims.
Seattle October 20, 2020 Ex-Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best starts news gig as law enforcement analyst Carmen Best, who stepped down earlier this year amid budget cuts, started a new gig as a law enforcement analyst for NBC’s Seattle affiliate, KING 5. Â
CRIME October 18, 2020 WATCH: Suspect throws torch into Seattle cop car with officer inside The Seattle Police Department has released footage of a suspect throwing a torch into a patrol car while an officer was inside.
Coronavirus October 16, 2020 Seattle-area man infected with coronavirus twice The man first contracted COVID-19 in March and spent more than 40 days in the hospital.
Police and Law Enforcement October 16, 2020 At least 118 officers leave Seattle Police Department in 2020: report At least 118 officers have separated from the Seattle police department this year, according to a report on Thursday.
Crime October 15, 2020 Seattle cop car set on fire with officer inside, man arrested A man set a Seattle police vehicle ablaze in an alley Thursday while an officer was inside, authorities said.
Police and Law Enforcement October 15, 2020 County sheriff’s office recommends firing detective for Facebook posts mocking Seattle protesters hit by car The King County Sheriff’s Office in Washington state recommended this week that one of its detectives should be fired for a series of Facebook posts that appeared to mock protesters who were hit by a car on a closed freeway earlier this summer.