Black, Indigenous and Latino people in Washington have disproportionately higher court fines and fees, a recent study found, making it harder for some to rebuild after prison.
The 'supported release' pilot program would provide nonviolent defendants housing assistance, addiction treatment or mental health counseling while awaiting trial.
A protester washes her face with milk after being hit with pepper spray that was deployed by police. An estimated 1,000 people joined in a Solidarity Against Hate march in downtown Seattle on Sunday...