Seattle Police are nationally known both for handing out Doritos at Hempfest and for brutally kicking suspects in the head for little to no reason. That’s why Kathleen O’Toole, Seattle’s first female police chief, is such a welcome addition to the city—she is surprisingly free of asshole-like tendencies, and seems genuinely likable (wow!). More than anyone before her, O’Toole seems capable of pulling our police department out of its excessive-force funk and toward a more Dorito- and peace-filled future.
King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy
Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now make decisions quicker.
By
Joshua Solorzano • October 22, 2025 9:37 am
No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18
Here’s a list of locations in King County.
By Staff reports • October 14, 2025 4:10 pm
Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department
The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.
By
Grace Gorenflo • September 10, 2025 9:20 am
