News Finally allowed to reopen, WA employers wonder: Now what? Rehiring and paying employees are among big problems on the horizon for many businesses. by Manola Secaira / June 5, 2020
News Labor council to Seattle police union: Address racism or get out The King County Labor Council once welcomed the Seattle Police Officers Guild. As protests continue, it’s reconsidering. by David Kroman / June 4, 2020
News In major reversal, Seattle won’t ask feds to end police oversight Mayor Jenny Durkan wanted to wind down federal monitoring of the Seattle Police Department. Then the protests began. by David Kroman / June 3, 2020 / Updated 6:20 p.m., June 3, 2020
News ‘Outside agitator’ narrative not supported by Seattle arrest data Political experts say the outside agitator trope has roots in the civil rights movement. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / June 3, 2020
News WA advocates call for freezing foster care ‘age-out’ during pandemic Young adults aging out of foster care face unique challenges in normal times, say advocates. Now, they face even greater risks. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / June 3, 2020
Politics Inslee confident Trump’s military threat all bluster The governor expressed disgust over recent actions against protesters in the nation's capital, said that police actions in Washington “need to be reviewed.” by Mark Baumgarten / June 3, 2020
News Lack of behavioral health care in WA forces families apart Few in-state options means some parents must choose between the health of their kids and being with them. by Emily McCarty / June 2, 2020 / Updated Tuesday, June 2, 10:35 a.m.
News Debate over policing in Seattle continues after years of federal oversight Some believe the city is ready to handle its own police department, while protesters disagree. by David Kroman / June 2, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Coronavirus brought me back to reporting on religion Crosscut reporter Lilly Fowler reflects on the delicate balance between public health and religious freedom during a pandemic. by Lilly Fowler / June 2, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: Delivering hope to elders in isolation Equipped with emojis, volunteers and Sunny the dog, Henry Liu delivers groceries to seniors in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. by Aileen Imperial / June 1, 2020