Demonstration turns destructive in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood
A protest that started in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood turned destructive Monday night when demonstrators broke windows, sprayed graffiti and started a fire next to SPD's East Precinct.
Oversight agency announces 87 investigations into Seattle Police protest conduct
The Office of Police Accountability on Friday announced 53 new investigations into the Seattle Police Department’s conduct during recent demonstrations.
18 arrested, six officers injured in Seattle riot Sunday night
An anti-police union protest in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood was declared a riot Sunday night after demonstrators threw explosives and bottles at police officers and tried to break windows on a police cruiser.
One person injured, one in custody after shooting in downtown Seattle
One person is in custody after a shooting in downtown Seattle.
Black Seattle Police recruit who brought Chief Best to tears ‘nervous’ about future with force
When Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announced her retirement Tuesday after the city council slashed the department budget, she said she couldn’t bring herself to fire the young, diverse recruits the department worked so hard to bring in.
Seattle comparisons become part of GOP playbook
Heading into November, the political playbooks for both major parties are clear: Democrats will work hard to tie even moderate Republican candidates to Trumpism. Republicans will accuse Democrats of building the nation in Seattle’s image.
Groups calling for defunding of SPD respond to Chief Carmen Best’s retirement
For months, several organizations have called for the defunding of the Seattle Police Department, however not each group agrees on what the effects of losing Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best will mean for the city's goals.
Seattle police chief says overarching disrespect from council members is the reason for resignation
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announces resignation amid turmoil in the city.
Nationwide search for SPD Chief Carmen Best’s replacement on hold
About three weeks from now Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best will walk out of the department’s headquarters for the last time holding the title.
Downtown business decides to shut down due to city council's decision to defund Seattle Police
Downtown business owners say they have had enough from Seattle City Council members
Deal would bar Seattle police from targeting journalists, legal observers and medics during protests
Black Lives Matter Seattle King County and a number of individual plaintiffs are suing Seattle for using what they call "unnecessary violence" in controlling and suppressing crowds.
The defunding Seattle Police debate continues ahead of city council's budget vote
Mayor Jenny Durkan on Monday said city councilmembers have "admitted they were wrong" when they committed to defunding the Seattle Police Department by 50 percent this year.
Seattle police spouses: Defend, don't defund
“We can’t be in a place in Seattle where we dehumanize everyone.”
The Divide: Defund or Defend?
This week on "The Divide": The wives of three Seattle police officers speak out about efforts to defund the department and question whether Seattle is a city worthy of their husband's service.
Activists want Seattle police held in contempt for using pepper spray, blast balls to quell weekend riot
Seattle police said they declared the demonstration a riot after several people set fire to the construction site of a new youth detention center and set off explosives at the department’s East Precinct building. 59 officers were injured.
Seattle rioters leave a trail of destruction after looting businesses, setting 'explosive' fires
Several businesses along 12th Avenue near Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood were vandalized during the city's third riot in one week.
Seattle police declare riot after 20-plus officers injured, 'explosive' fires set in Capitol Hill
Police declared a riot Saturday afternoon after another day of peaceful protest was hijacked by looters who injured 21 police officers, lit "explosive" fires and caused widespread damage in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood.