A 37-year-old man was arrested in South Seattle for a burglary at a business where approximately $400 worth of alcohol was stolen, and the stolen alcohol was recovered and returned to the business owner.
The Seattle School Board has postponed a vote on a pilot program to place a police officer at Garfield High School, citing the need for further community engagement and a detailed Memorandum of Understanding with the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has filed a civil lawsuit against Glock, Inc. and three Glock-authorized gun retailers for allegedly knowingly manufacturing and distributing semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using a “Glock switch”.
The City of Seattle has launched its Back to Business program to help small businesses recover from vandalism and prevent future property damage, offering grants for repairs, preventive safety upgrades, and neighborhood-level improvements.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is urging residents to help prevent gun violence after three homicides over four days, and is asking community members to share information and report warning signs to police.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle Police Department announced the hiring of over 100 new police recruits, marking the department’s highest recent recruitment total and a major step toward rebuilding its ranks.
Eric Johnson and Carmen Best have been named King Neptune and Queen Alcyone for Seafair’s 76th year, representing the community connection, civic spirit, and leadership that Seafair aims to celebrate.
Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore has resigned from her position due to personal and health-related reasons, but her 18-month tenure was marked by significant contributions to public safety, housing access, and support for marginalized communities.
The Seattle Office of Inspector General will conduct a comprehensive review of the Seattle Police Department’s response to the May 24 protest at Cal Anderson Park, including their crowd management strategies, use of force, and compliance with the city’s less-lethal weapons ordinance.
