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Seattle council trims police budget, a small step toward protesters’ demands
The cuts are a part of a broader effort to address the economic devastation left by COVID-19.
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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Defunding Seattle Police by 50% proving complicated for council
Members of the city council are proposing cutting about 100 police jobs and creating a new public safety department.
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As $600 unemployment checks expire, WA's safety net could strain
Federal money has kept poverty low in Washington, but it’s running out.
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Seattle protests intensify, even though federal agents are absent
With an eye toward Portland, police and protesters again clashed on Capitol Hill Saturday night.
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Judge blocks Seattle's ban on tear gas, other crowd control weapons
The Department of Justice asked the judge to block the City Council-approved ban, set to go into effect this weekend.