
King County crisis responders struggle with backlogs
Police have stepped back from engaging in mental health crises, meaning families sometimes wait weeks for a response.
David Kroman is formerly a reporter at Crosscut, where he covered city politics. In addition to Crosscut, his work has appeared in The Seattle Times, CityLab, High Country News, Seattle Magazine and e
Police have stepped back from engaging in mental health crises, meaning families sometimes wait weeks for a response.
Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell will face a renewed conversation on zoning in the city.
Ann Davison won her race to be Seattle's top lawyer, while Sara Nelson and Teresa Mosqueda won their races for city council.
In city council contests, Sara Nelson and Teresa Mosqueda are likely to win their races.
If the results hold, this election will represent a major setback for the growing numbers of people in Seattle calling for a radical rethinking of criminal justice in the city.