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Poll shows many Seattle voters undecided, but Harrell leads
Homelessness remains a top issue as voters lean toward Bruce Harrell for mayor, finds the new Crosscut/Elway Poll.
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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Seattle police intervening in fewer mental health calls, data show
Since Washington implemented new police use-of-force laws, SPD officers have sent fewer people in mental health crisis to the hospital.
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Unions warn of ‘mass exodus’ over city of Seattle vaccine mandate
The city’s unsure of workers’ vaccination rate, but ‘attestations’ hint at relatively lower numbers among police officers.
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$3M contract to research Seattle policing alternatives is legal, but lacking
The Washington state auditor faults the city for how it awarded a contract to launch the ‘Black Brilliance Project,’ but said it didn’t technically violate any rules.
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How Seattle Children's issues became bigger than Dr. Ben Danielson
Reporter David Kroman explains why claims of racism at Seattle Children's Hospital are rippling further and further into WA communities.