Washington legislature approves duty to intervene police reform bill

The Washington Legislature on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using, or attempting to use excessive force.

Seattle police lieutenant retires rather than face firing

A Seattle police lieutenant has retired rather than face a recommendation that she be fired after an internal investigation found she directed a city contractor to remove trash from her home and lied about it.

Seattle firefighter charged in child sex sting arrested again for 2019 rape

A Seattle firefighter charged with allegedly trying to have sex with children has been arrested again in connection with a 2019 rape of a minor. 

Pastor speaks out after deadly shooting inside Seattle church

Seattle Police are investigating a deadly shooting inside Emerald City Bible Fellowship in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood. 

13 arrested in downtown Seattle demonstration

Thirteen people have been arrested after a group marched through downtown Seattle Saturday evening.

Lawmakers in Olympia on verge of major policing overhaul

Lawmakers are on the cusp of overhauling policing and police accountability in Washington state, acting with unusual urgency to curb bad behavior by officers following last year’s turbulent protests for racial justice.

Seattle police chief warns of staffing crisis as council weighs more budget cuts

Seattle's interim police chief issued a dire warning to the City Council as some members weigh more cuts to the department: If you continue chipping away at SPD's budget, officers "will have to say no to requests for service."

Seattle Police chief warns of staffing crisis
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Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz warns of a staffing crisis as the city council discusses cutting the department's budget again. Q13's Brandi Kruse reports.

Seattle Council considers more police cuts
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The Seattle City Council is weighing more cuts to the police department despite staffing issues and increased call response times.

SPD responds to crime in Pioneer Square
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Business owners in Seattle's Pioneer Square say tent communities are to blame for crime and blight.

Court blocks release of records identifying 6 Seattle police officers who attended Capitol riot

A court commissioner granted an emergency order temporarily stopping the City of Seattle from disclosing records that would have identified six Seattle police officers who attended the pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6.

Washington State Patrol employee arrested in child rape sting

According to Seattle Police, the 27-year-old man went to a hotel room expecting to find two children. A SWAT team was waiting inside. 

Man armed with knife shot, killed by police at Seattle Waterfront

One man was shot and killed by police after officers responded to a person in crisis at the Seattle Waterfront late Tuesday night. Police said the man was armed with a knife when he approached officers. 

Seattle Fire employee arrested for sending threatening emails to Kshama Sawant from city email address

A Seattle Fire employee has been arrested on cyberstalking, identity theft and computer trespass charges for reportedly sending threatening, disturbing emails to Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant from a city email address.