Crime Court weighs death penalty two years after University of Idaho murders Wednesday marks two years since four University of Idaho students were murdered in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. KUOW Staff
Crime Seattle police arrest suspect following 'arbitrary' stabbings of 10 people in Chinatown-International District After 10 people were stabbed over two days in Seattle, police have a suspect in custody. Dyer Oxley
Crime Father of Garfield student killed at school begs witnesses to 'do the right thing' On June 6, 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine was fatally shot outside Seattle's Garfield High School during lunchtime. His father, Arron, sat down with KUOW for his first media interview since Amarr's death to remember his son's life — and seek information from the public to help police solve the case. Ann Dornfeld Play AudioListen 6 mins
Education Seattle Schools pays former student record $16 million to settle Garfield coach sex abuse lawsuit Seattle Public Schools will pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit by a former student who says two Garfield High School coaches sexually abused her for years, the largest-ever tort claim settlement in district history. Ann Dornfeld
Elections Vancouver couple recasts votes after ballots destroyed in Washington drop box arson A Vancouver couple wanted to be “responsible” and cast their vote early, but the ballots were burned early Monday morning. They said they’re still confident in the voting system and plan to drop off her ballot at the same location. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Elections How safe is your King County ballot? Concerns sweep the Northwest following drop box fires The FBI and local law enforcement in Vancouver, Washington, are investigating a fire set to a ballot drop box Monday morning at Fisher’s Landing. The fire, which destroyed dozens of ballots, is linked to a similar drop box fire in Portland, Oregon, which occurred shortly before, authorities say. The similarities between the two incidents have raised concerns about voting security in the Pacific Northwest. Diana Opong
Politics The Green River Killer and the man who chased him for decades When gubernatorial candidate and former Sheriff Dave Reichert came face to face with the Green River Killer in 2003, it was a meeting 21 years in the making. Reichert took KUOW inside the case and how it shaped his life. Ashley Hiruko
Crime Teen faces 5 potential first-degree murder charges for Fall City mass shooting The teen voluntarily waived his right to appear in court and has not been officially charged. Formal charges are expected to be filed on Thursday, including whether prosecutors are requesting the boy to be charged as an adult. Ann Dornfeld Dyer Oxley
Will voters choose an insider or outsider to become the next Pierce County Sheriff? One candidate is a 35-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, while the other is a former captain with 33 years at the Seattle Police Department. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 2 mins
Politics Crime and drugs are Seattle voters' top concerns, new survey finds Voters in Seattle say that crime, drugs, and public safety are the issues they are most frustrated and concerned about. KUOW Staff
