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An Open Letter To The People Of Seattle From Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes
After much prayer, reflection, and conversations with the people I love most, I made the difficult decision to resign as Chief of Police for...
Hours After Black Leaders Urged Wilson To Keep Barnes, Mayor Accepts Police Chief’s Resignation
Hours after Black community leaders publicly urged Mayor Katie Wilson to keep Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, the mayor announced later Thursday that she...
Black Leaders Meet With Wilson, Urge Her To Keep Barnes
Black community leaders unanimously urged Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to reconsider reports of Police Chief Shon Barnes' potential resignation or termination following a fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, asserting he should not be held solely responsible and highlighting his efforts to strengthen police-community relationships.
An Open Letter To Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson From the Black Community
We write as leaders, residents, and members of Seattle’s diverse African American and Black communities, alongside supporters of public safety and community accountability, to...
Black Community Mobilizes To Oppose Reported Removal Of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes
A coalition of Seattle Black community organizations is mobilizing to oppose reports that Mayor Katie Wilson has asked Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes to...
A Timeline Of Nolan Wells’ Disappearance, Death And The Unfolding Investigation
The mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on Mississippi's Horn Island, following his disappearance during a July 4th boat trip, remains under investigation. His family, represented by a civil rights attorney, continues to demand transparency and answers amidst escalating public interest and scrutiny.
Reykdal Proposes Yearlong Course To Prepare High School Seniors For Life After Graduation
Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has proposed a mandatory yearlong "postsecondary launch" course for high school seniors that integrates civics, financial literacy, and postsecondary planning.
Seattle Peace And Safety Uses Mentorship And Prevention To Keep Youth Out Of The Justice System
Seattle Peace and Safety utilizes mentorship, restorative programs, and educational support to prevent Black youth from entering the justice system and help them build stable futures.
Landmarks Board To Consider Historic Designation For Seattle’s McKinney Center
The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board is scheduled to consider designating the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development as an official Seattle landmark during its August 5 meeting.
15-Year-Old Detained In Seattle Food Festival Shooting That Left 3 Dead And Toddler Hospitalized
A 15-year-old has been detained following a fatal shootout at the Seattle Center's Bite of Seattle festival, an incident police believe involved at least three shooters and resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries.