Two key issues would remain in the court’s jurisdiction: crowd control, including the review of the Seattle Police Department’s behavior during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, and the touchy matter of officer accountability. (Daniel Kim / The Seattle Times, 2022)
(Daniel Kim / The Seattle Times, 2022)
Law & Justice

Seattle, DOJ expected to ask judge to end most federal oversight of SPD

Two issues would remain in the court's jurisdiction: crowd control, including review of SPD's behavior during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, and officer accountability.

Politics

FILE – Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney speaks during a hearing to decide if the final report by a special grand jury looking into possible interference in the 2020 presidential election can be released Jan. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. Lawyers for former President Donald Trump on Monday, March 20, 2023 filed a motion seeking to throw out the special grand jury investigation and disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, saying McBurney misinterpreted state law. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) NYJO241 NYJO241

Georgia judge orders prosecutors to reply to Trump challenge

Opinion

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Local News

DO NOT USE WITHOUT EDITOR APPROVAL At the Allen Institute, from left, Brian Kalmbach, senior scientist; Nick Dee, senior manager for tissue processing; and Windy Ho, research assistant; prepare a piece of Michael Morgan’s brain for research, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 in Seattle.

Mukilteo man's brain surgery gives excited scientists a rare view VIEW

Featured Columnist

Seattle lowered its standards all the way under a bridge

Mental Health

How occupational therapists serve a crucial role in mental health
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Business & Tech

Incoming CEO Laxman Narasimhan speaks during the 2022 Starbucks Investor in Seattle. The Seattle coffee giant said, March 20, 2023, that Laxman Narasimhan has assumed the role of CEO and joined the company’s board of directors. NYPS206

New Starbucks CEO inherits Schultz-drafted future and labor worries

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Nation & World

A soldier guards the entrance of an immigration detention center where a deadly fire broke out in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez) XRM225 XRM225

Mexico: Migrants lit mattresses in protest; fire killed 39 VIEW

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Food & Drink

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Pacific NW Magazine

Seattle utilities consider massive efforts that could help green our grid

From its origins to its consumers, electricity is a powerful social force

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Arts & Life

Michi Hirata North, 91, is photographed in her Bellevue home on Thursday, March 23, 2023. She is about to perform her final piano concert April 16 at Town Hall.

This remarkable Bellevue pianist has a concert coming up — at age 91 WATCH

Photography

Virginia Tech’s Elizabeth Kitley fights off the double team down low by Ohio State’s Eboni Walker, left, and Taylor Thierry in the first half. 223354
College Basketball

Photos: Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech in NCAAW Elite Eight VIEW

Elle Ladine lets out a roar after she gets the bucket and the foul against Oregon with just under a minute to play in the third quarter. The bucket gave Washington a 46-41 lead. 223397
Husky Basketball

Photos: UW beats Oregon to advance in WNIT VIEW

Sporting a cherry blossom accessory in her hair Elodie Chang, 2 years, from Woodinville, gives a smile to her parents prior to the the Seattle Cherry Blossom 5K Run/Walk at the University of Washington on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Only 10% of the cherry blossoms on the University of Washington Quad have bloomed so far this year due to cold weather. Their peak bloom is expected in early April. For the latest up to date information visit https://www.washington.edu/cherryblossoms/
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A 5K run, then a stroll through the UW cherry blossoms VIEW

Virginia Tech Hokies forward Taylor Soule gets an arm to the head as she drives on Tennessee Lady Vols forward Rickea Jackson during the first quarter. 223351
Sports

Photos: Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee in NCAAW Sweet 16 VIEW