Government 'This is how we get better.' Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell defends his decision to dismiss Police Chief Adrian Diaz Barely 24 after publicly announcing his decision to dismiss Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, Mayor Bruce Harrell spoke to Soundside's Libby Denkmann about why that was the right move for a department plagued by lawsuits and accusations that it was a "good old boys' club." Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows Katie Campbell
Government Officer who struck Jaahnavi Kandula had a 'checkered history.' SPD hired him anyway Soundside host Libby Denkmann talks with freelance journalist Andrew Engelson about his reporting in Publicola on SPD Officer Kevin Dave's employment record at the Tucson Police Department in Arizona. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows Hans Anderson
Politics Off the Charts: Did Seattle defund the police? In 2020, protests following the police murder of George Floyd started a movement to defund police departments across the U.S. – including Seattle. Four years later, what, if anything, has changed? Teo Popescu
Cleared of felony, Seattle cop who killed Indian student Kandula could end up in municipal court The Seattle City Attorney has announced it is reviewing the case of the police officer whose vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last year. Officer Kevin Dave could face a penalty for negligent driving in the crash that killed 23-year-old graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023. Amy Radil
The Kia Boy and me In July 2023, Aimee Muul’s 2017 Hyundai Elantra was stolen. While her car was missing, it was featured on a Kia Boyz Instagram story a couple of times and shown being used by young men to do stunts. Aimeé Muul
Seattle Police is a 'good old boys club' where women struggle to get ahead, report says Ashley Hiruko Isolde Raftery
No decision yet on investigation into Seattle Chief Adrian Diaz for allegedly hiring romantic partner Ashley Hiruko