News Seattle approves new police contract, despite community pushback The new deal means a pay increase for officers. Critics argue it waters down reform. by David Kroman / November 13, 2018 / Updated at 6:05 PM
Politics Rossi concedes, Democrats flip Washington's 8th District Kim Schrier hands the Republican his fourth election loss, joins newly Democratic House. by David Kroman / November 7, 2018 / Updated at 9:20 PM
Politics Passing: Education levy, ban on grocery taxes, police accountability Mayor Jenny Durkan, police reform advocates and Big Soda have reason to celebrate. by David Kroman / November 7, 2018
Politics Schrier leading Rossi in WA’s hotly contested 8th District Up by 6 points, the Eastside doctor stopped short of declaring victory. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / November 6, 2018
Politics Will Seattle’s police deal survive federal court? The City Council is set to vote on a new police contract next week, but a federal judge will have the last word. by David Kroman / November 5, 2018
Politics After rocky process, King County confirms head of public defense Months after her future with the department was thrown into doubt, Anita Khandelwal's nomination passes on 8-1 vote. by David Kroman / November 5, 2018
News Seattle's latest prostitution sting: Progressive or misguided? As authorities process 84 arrests from the Barbie’s Dollhouse operation, the city defends its approach to addressing prostitution. by David Kroman / November 1, 2018
News Pay less for tampons? Seattle explores a tax break Under a new proposal, the City Council would research whether it can exempt menstrual products from local sales tax. by David Kroman / October 30, 2018
Politics Seattle caught between tribal rights and protecting its water supply Citing treaty rights, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe wants to camp inside the Cedar River Watershed. The City says no. by David Kroman / October 26, 2018
Equity Misdemeanor arrests decline in Seattle as racial disparities remain A new report shows that police are arresting Black and Indigenous people at a disproportionate rate. by David Kroman / October 25, 2018