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A mental health crisis and the limits of police response
A call for help put a Des Moines woman and her family on a tragic one-way track.
David Kroman
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
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WA Supreme Court dismisses recall effort against Mayor Durkan
Justices say allegations of endangering public safety were “deeply troubling,” but also “factually and legally insufficient," in unanimous ruling.
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Poll: King County voters want to change — not defund — police
The Crosscut/Elway Poll finds voters support funding social services, but aren't ready to tear down law enforcement just yet.
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Union negotiations loom over the future of policing in Seattle
When it comes to accountability, the stakes are high in the city’s upcoming negotiations with its largest police union.
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COVID-19, unrest shape Durkan’s ‘difficult’ 2021 budget for Seattle
Transportation, parks and utilities take major hits as the mayor’s budget faces controversy over whose needs will be prioritized.