Lady in Blue

Meet Sylvia Hunsicker, Seattle's First Policewoman

In 1911, the trailblazing cop donned an altered man's uniform and didn't take any guff.

11/26/2019 By James Ross Gardner

Cover Story

The 30 Women Who Shaped Seattle

Bold women have fashioned Seattle into someplace bigger, smarter, and more fun since the very beginning.

11/26/2019 Edited by Allison Williams

Officers Down

The Shooting of Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton, 10 Years Later

After a spate of assassinations a decade ago, the public rallied around the police. Where’d the love go?

10/22/2019 By James Ross Gardner

Dock Watchers

Where to Spot Seattle's Most Venerable Vessels

These seven boats have illustrious histories.

05/29/2019 By Allison Williams Illustrations by Jane Sherman

This Week in Politics

Former Police Chief Is Running for Seattle City Council

Jim Pugel built a reputation as an early supporter of police reform.

01/29/2019 By Hayat Norimine

Sanctuary City

Seattle City Council Approves $12 Million in Grants It Rejected on Monday

Earlier this week, a council member's opposition to an ICE reimbursement inadvertently sank a routine bill.

12/19/2018 By Hayat Norimine

This Week in Politics

Bikes Get Stolen. Seattle’s Bike Community Strikes Back.

How victims of rampant theft are being reunited with their long-lost rides.

08/14/2018 By Allison Williams

Police Reform

Carmen Best Will Be Seattle's New Police Chief After All

"I'm committed to safety, equity, unity, and diversity of our city and fair and just treatment for everyone."

07/17/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Police Reform

Carmen Best Is Back in the Running for Seattle Police Chief

Best in a tweet said she was "thrilled" to be a finalist for the permanent police chief role.

07/09/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Police Accountability

Seattle Police Officer Charged with Assault

City prosecutors alleged officer Martin Harris punched a man twice in the face in responding to a disturbance call.

06/01/2018 By Hayat Norimine

The Chief Search

Community Advocates Outraged Over Process, Urge Mayor to Consider Best for Police Chief

Members of the search committee said the hiring process was flawed and want the city to consider all five semifinalists.

05/30/2018 By Hayat Norimine

The Chief Search

Carmen Best Won't Be Seattle's New Police Chief. Here Are the Choices.

The interim police chief's institutional knowledge ultimately worked against her.

05/25/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Police Accountability

De-Escalate Washington Campaign Delivers Signatures to the State

“Action on this issue is long overdue."

12/28/2017 By Hayat Norimine

City Attorney's Office

City Will Defend Sawant in Both Defamation Lawsuits

"That is the cost of free speech," Harrell wrote.

10/27/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Police Accountability

DOJ Joins Seattle, Says City Is Compliant with Consent Decree

A favorable ruling from U.S. District Judge James Robart would allow the Seattle Police Department to move on to the next phase of reform.

10/13/2017 By Manola Secaira

Q&A

Chief Seattle Club Plans for Future in Pioneer Square

Colleen Echohawk-Hayashi discusses challenges for the Native community and homelessness.

10/06/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Seattle Police Department

Meet Sylvia Hunsicker, Seattle's First Policewoman

The 30 Women Who Shaped Seattle

The Shooting of Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton, 10 Years Later

Where to Spot Seattle's Most Venerable Vessels

Top 10 Stories: Super Tuesday, Schultz, and Homegrown Weed

Former Police Chief Is Running for Seattle City Council

Seattle City Council Approves $12 Million in Grants It Rejected on Monday

Top 10 Stories: Safe Injection Sites, Police Accountability, and Seattle Hockey

Top 10 Stories: Matt Shea, Prostitution Stings, and Initiatives

Top 10 Stories: Seattle Police Contract, Regressive Taxes, and Backyard Cottages

Bikes Get Stolen. Seattle’s Bike Community Strikes Back.

Carmen Best Will Be Seattle's New Police Chief After All

Carmen Best Is Back in the Running for Seattle Police Chief

Seattle Police Officer Charged with Assault

Community Advocates Outraged Over Process, Urge Mayor to Consider Best for Police Chief

Carmen Best Won't Be Seattle's New Police Chief. Here Are the Choices.

De-Escalate Washington Campaign Delivers Signatures to the State

City Will Defend Sawant in Both Defamation Lawsuits

DOJ Joins Seattle, Says City Is Compliant with Consent Decree

Chief Seattle Club Plans for Future in Pioneer Square