An outside review says that allegations of excessive force and racially-biased policing weren’t pursued.
A recap of news from the Puget Sound region.
The 30-year-old democratic socialist is challenging a long-serving incumbent in Washington’s 9th Congressional District.
![Dianne Laurine (left) and Shaun Bickley (right), Commissioners for the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, say that the city didn’t consult with the disabled community prior to passing the straw ban. [Image description: Laurine is wearing a purple turtleneck and facing Bickley, who has blue hair and is wearing a striped blue shirt. They are sitting at a table at Queen Anne’s Uptown Espresso.] Photo by Melissa Hellmann](https://www.seattleweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/12652895_web1_strawban-sea-180711-P3.jpg)
Although the city says that disabled people are exempted from the ban, the impacted community says that businesses haven’t gotten the message loud and clear.
Lawsuits and a national campaign show that Washingtonians are dissatisfied with the status quo.
Thousands of Indian women throughout the country could once again be barred from employment.
As overdose deaths increase across King County, widespread access to critical opioid addiction medication remains limited.
He allegedly warned an assault victim that he could be deported if he testified against gang members.
Lots of people in the Seattle area look to Vancouver for an example of what works, or what doesn’t.
Lots of people in the Seattle area look to Vancouver for an example of what works, or what doesn’t.
The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.
The case decision eliminates “fair share” fees, but local unions say they’re prepared.
A primer to the upcoming ballot box battles that will determine Democratic or Republican control of the House and Senate.
A judge approved of Maru Mora Villalpando’s plan to begin the green card process.
A weekly recap of regional news.
Specifics of each agency’s protocols and funding for training still need to be sorted out.
He hasn’t faced an electoral challenge since taking office. Does his new longshot social justice-minded challenger stand a chance?
As part of 21 Progress’ Rise series, Aneelah Afzali drew parallels between anti-Muslim rhetoric and immigration xenophobia.
Washington’s Attorney General plans to sue the federal government over the “zero tolerance” policy.
The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.
