National Youth detention facilities face increased scrutiny amid a wave of abuse lawsuits A new lawsuit alleges widespread sexual abuse of juveniles took place over decades at Illinois youth detention facilities. Similar lawsuits have been filed this year in other states. Meg Anderson
Crime Controversial county effort to divert youth criminal cases to community groups not meeting goals A $16 million effort by King County to send most juvenile criminal cases to community-based diversion programs, rather than the court system, is having trouble meeting its goals, a county report shows. Ann Dornfeld
Arts & Life A burglar stole a $250k cello. But its value could actually make this 'art heist' a bust Whoever stole the prized 1890 Enrico Marchetti cello probably knew it was worth a lot of money. But its value could become the thief's biggest obstacle. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Sports UW running back charged with 2 rapes cut from football team In an email to KUOW, a UW spokesperson confirmed that Tylin Rogers "is no longer a part of the football program." Katie Campbell
Crime Juvenile crime is up in King County. Officials can’t agree about how to handle it As juvenile crime rates surge in King County, there is little consensus over what is causing the trend or how to respond to it. Ann Dornfeld
Crime A night on patrol with Seattle's 'real-life superheroes' A group of volunteer vigilantes are fighting crime in the dark of the night. Soundside producer Alec Cowan recently joined two heroes on patrol to hear more about the work local superheroes are doing. Diana Opong Alec Cowan
Law & Courts Washington state sues Seattle Archdiocese over child sex abuse investigation records Washington state is suing the Archdiocese of Seattle in an effort to compel the institution to turn over documents related to sexual abuse allegations against its clergy, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday morning. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Crime Seattle says 'Belltown Hellcat' driver ignored order to quiet ear-splitting car Seattle is suing the so-called “Belltown Hellcat” driver for allegedly continuing to rev his souped-up racecar’s engine at high volume more than a month after the city ordered him to stop. Ann Dornfeld
Government Graffiti was carved into their windows. The city wants these Seattle bars to fix it or pay up The city of Seattle issued warnings to two businesses about some very unique graffiti on their front windows. It's prompted the question: Who's responsible for graffiti cleanup? Sarah Leibovitz Paige Browning
Crime Why 2 women paused before reporting that UW football player Tylin Rogers raped them Editor’s note: This story contains allegations of sexual assault and a brief mention of suicide. Katie Campbell
