Law & Courts Kent police promises new policies and data in wake of anonymous campaign An anonymous letter and videos demanding changes in policing have roiled the city of Kent in recent weeks. The chief of police has appeared before the city council to offer explanations and apologies. Amy Radil
Politics Snow in Seattle, vaccine equity and an officer-involved shooting, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with city hall reporter Nathalie Graham of The Stranger, Converge Media founder Omar Salisbury and KUOW reporter Casey Martin. Bill Radke
Law & Courts 'Defund' ideas police can get behind Defunding the police is a controversial idea. But when it comes to the central issues, there's more agreement than you might think. Patricia Murphy Clare McGrane
Race & Identity Empathize with Trump voters? A Progressive and a Libertarian agree to disagree Two multiracial Biden voters in Seattle meet at Curiosity Club and learn that a political disagreement can be the start of a conversation instead of the end of one. Kristin Leong
Law & Courts 'Unconscionable': Capitol Police Union Says Leadership Failed Officers In Riot The union decried leadership's actions as a failure that led directly to the harm of its officers. Alana Wise
Politics Seattle cops make up biggest known contingent of cops at Jan. 6 Capitol rally Police departments say they're looking for signs of political extremism in their ranks following the attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. Martin Kaste
Government Blastballs and projectiles: A fierce debate over Seattle Police use of force Seattle’s Community Police Commission hosted a panel discussion Tuesday on proposed changes to SPD’s crowd control policies. But the dialogue ended with police officials and community members as far apart as they began. Amy Radil
Politics New Capitol Police Chief Offers 'Sincerest Apologies' To Congress Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman told a House committee that the department expects to answer "for our failings on Jan. 6." Mark Katkov
Law & Courts Many protest-related misdemeanors on hold, says Seattle City Attorney Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes: Protest-related cases “have not been given a pass. They have not been declined,” he said. “But we will get to them when the court can handle them.” Amy Radil
National Protests Sparked In Tacoma After Police Officer Drives Into Crowd Protesters took the streets of Tacoma, Wash., after several people were struck and at least two were injured. The officer was placed on paid administrative leave. Brakkton Booker
