National 19 Austin police officers indicted from investigation into 2020 protests, sources say Aggravated assault charges are among the most on a single police department over tactics used during the widespread protests over George Floyd's death. The Associated Press
Seattle officials say they're fighting crime in this district. The community is fighting for their 'legacy' Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says he has a plan to stop crime in “hotspots,” like Little Saigon in the Chinatown-International District. But is that the right approach? Paige Browning Katie Campbell
Crime Violence and property crime are up in Seattle. Here's how officials plan to tackle it Violent and property crime in Seattle rose in 2021, and local officials are trying to respond. Mayor Bruce Harrell said he’s directed police to focus on violence and disorder in "hotspots" like Little Saigon. Amy Radil Kim Malcolm
Politics These bills still have a chance as Washington lawmakers close the first half of 2022 session It's crunch time in Olympia where lawmakers are moving forward with bills that survived their committee deadlines last week. Katie Campbell Paige Browning
Week in Review: Police reform, Covid-19, and zoning Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Crosscut staff reporter Hannah Weinberger, Seattle Times senior investigative reporter Patrick Malone, and Seattle Channel host and producer Brian Callanan. Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt
Crime WA police may regain authority to use force to stop people fleeing crime scenes Lawmakers in Washington State are working on some changes to last year’s sweeping police reform laws. Some thorny issues remain. One is whether police should be allowed to use force when suspects flee. Amy Radil
Politics Police reform, guns, and pickleball: First week of Washington's 2022 session Week one of the 2022 legislative session is in the bag – and it’s been a busy one. Katie Campbell Angela King
Law & Courts WA lawmakers outline 2 quick fixes to new policing laws Washington lawmakers appear anxious to fix new laws that many law enforcement agencies say have hindered the ability of their officers to use less-lethal ammunition, and to take people into involuntary custody during a mental health crisis. Amy Radil
Health Week in Review: Omicron, new state laws, and winter weather Bill Radke discusses the week's news with the Seattle Times Esmy Jimenez, Publicola’s Paul Kiefer, and the Everett Herald’s Isabella Breda. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz Kevin Kniestedt
Law & Courts Kent Mayor will seek assistant police chief’s resignation after outcry over Nazi insignia An outside investigation found it was "not plausible" that Derek Kammerzell did not know of the Nazi reference when he posted the insignia, as he claimed. Police Chief Rafael Padilla suspended Kammerzell for two weeks. Amy Radil Casey Martin
