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Seattle’s police chief resigns after intense backlash over deadly festival shooting response

The departure of Chief Shon Barnes followed hours of intense speculation about whether he would step down

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Seattle is going to try to slow down prostitution in one neighborhood - with stern letters

The ‘John Letters’ will be distributed to the registered owners of vehicles that are observed by law enforcement engaging with sex workers on Aurora Avenue North

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

‘We’re anti-federal chaos’: Democratic cities prepare for worst after Trump’s tirades against DC and LA

After Trump’s takeover of the US capital, mayors from Seattle to Baltimore vow to protect their cities

The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2025

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FBI announces investigation after LGBT advocates clash with Christian groups at Seattle’s city hall

Eight were arrested in protest Tuesday, after weekend clashes over Christian concert at park

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Unhoused Seattle man runs for mayor from a tent: ‘It’s a humanitarian crisis’

After losing his home during the pandemic, Joe Molloy launched a bid to lead Seattle, putting first-hand experience at the heart of his campaign

The Guardian - US · Mar 26, 2025

Seattle's 'Stay Out' Zones Will Curb Civil Liberties, Not Crime

The city plans to ban people accused of some drug and prostitution crimes from visiting designated areas.

Reason · Sep 23, 2024

Seattle police officer fired over ‘vile’ comments after death of Indian woman

A Seattle police officer and union head has been fired over his callous remarks about the death of a graduate student from India after she was struck by another officer’s vehicle in a crosswalk

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

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Bargaining in Blue: Seattle aims to enact new CBA three years after expiration date

Bargaining in Blue, a monthly newsletter from Ballotpedia, provides news and information on police collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including the latest news, policy debates, and insights from Ballotpedia’s analysis of police CBAs in all 50 states and the top 100 cities by population.

Ballotpedia · Mar 28, 2024

‘A life is a life’: Seattle protests death of Indian student hit by police car

Community gathered in Seattle to protest an officer’s callous remarks after a speeding police cruiser killed Jaahnavi Kandula

The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2023

Seattle mayor aplogises to Indian community over video of policeman laughing after student’s death

‘We are making sure that our apology as city officials is felt to your community and family, my condolences for your loss’

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Outrage in U.S. over death of Indian student; U.S. assures prompt action and investigation

Biden admin. assures Indian govt. of quick investigation into death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle after being struck by police car. U.S. lawmakers & Indian-Americans express outrage. Officials "shocked" & "horrified" at incident.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Another harrowing escape puts attention on open prostitution market along Seattle's Aurora Avenue

The kidnapping of a woman who authorities say escaped her abductor by punching her way out of a cinder block cell in Oregon has focused attention on the area where authorities say she was taken: Aurora Avenue in Seattle, an urban stretch of state highway lined with box stores and…

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Latest mass shootings in US leave 10 people wounded in Seattle and Lansing

There have been nearly 415 mass shootings in the US as of Sunday morning

The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2023

Pregnant woman shot and killed was owner of Seattle restaurant near famed market

A pregnant woman who was killed in what appears to have been a random shooting in downtown Seattle this week has been identified as the owner of a sushi restaurant near the city’s famed Pike Place Market

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

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The Guardian - US · May 20, 2023

Thousands of Amazon staffers are pouring into its Seattle offices. Will it restore the downtown’s fortunes?

Experts say the economic balance is more complex than one business and that the revitalization should be equitable

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

White House vows more federal aid to reduce homelessness in 5 cities and California

Five major U.S. cities and the state of California will receive federal help to get unsheltered residents into permanent housing

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Most gig workers paid sick leave under new Seattle law

Most gig workers in Seattle will be permanently entitled to paid sick leave and safe time under a first-in-the-nation law

Benzinga · Aug 10, 2022

Seattle Mayor Harrell Submits Social Equity-Focused Marijuana Bills For Workers & Underserved Communities

Seattle, Washington mayor Bruce Harrell submitted a package of bills aimed at advancing equity in the marijuana industry by helping boost more diversity and backing cannabis store employees.

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 7, 2022

Seattle Mayor Declares August 7 As ‘Sue Bird Day’

The honor commemorates Bird’s final regular season home game for the Storm.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022

'Unacceptable' Seattle police sex assault unit low staffing

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says the police department’s low staffing of its sexual assault unit that has led to a backlog of dozens of stalled cases is unacceptable

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2022

2 homeless camps removed ahead of President Biden's Seattle visit

SEATTLE — The city of Seattle cleared two homeless encampments within a few blocks of the Westin Seattle this week in anticipation of President Joe Biden's visit.

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2022

Phone was manually set to delete former Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's texts, forensic analysis indicates

SEATTLE — Former Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s text messages from one of the most tumultuous periods in city history vanished because a phone setting likely was manually changed to delete texts automatically, and ex-Police Chief Carmen Best deleted her texts, a long-overdue forensic analysis has found.

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