Politics
Seattle police need stronger leadership from McGinn, Diaz
New ideas can be helpful. But the only way to implement them and improve police-community relations is for the hard work of leadership to occur.
Jordan Royer
Jordan Royer left city government in 2007 to accept the position of vice president for external affairs in the Seattle office of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, where he currently works rep
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Seattle police, families deserve support
Family members organized a rally to support Seattle police officers. Where were the elected officials?
Culture
Pioneer Square parking: Did city just put neighborhood at a disadvantage?
Pioneer Square is supposed to be recovering. Now comes the city to impose higher rates and longer hours for street parking. Merchants and residents are left to wonder whether this is supposed to help.
Politics
Neighborhoods: Can they matter again in McGinn's Seattle?
The Seattle Model of involving neighborhoods is emulated in much of the world, but it fell from favor here over recent years. Even after making a smart hire for a Neighborhoods director, Mayor McGinn faces big decisions.
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DOJ probe raises deeper issues, starting with D.C.'s drug war
The probers found excessive force problems, but wouldn't share how they came to the conclusion with the very people who requested their help. As for bias in the justice system, D.C. should should look in the mirror.