Seattle poised to cut police budget by 20%, second most in nation but short of 'defund' demands

When COVID-19 first arrived in the United States, small business owners were hit hard. Two of them were Artem Koker and Nathan Cushing, co-founders of Arazo Media.

Federal authorities in Seattle on Monday charged two women with a terrorist attack on train tracks, suggesting they were working with an anarchist community to stand in solidarity with a Native American tribe to oppose the construction of a natural gas pipeline across the Canadian province of British Columbia by trying to derail trains in Washington state.

30 Under 30 list, and several young hip-hop artists are representing the genre with a strong showing in the Music category.The 2021 30 Under 30 honors 600 different influential figures in 20 categories, and burgeoning hip-hop super starRoddy Ricch lead the list, which was published on Tuesday.The artist told the publication, «I've made more this year than I have ever made in life--at home,» referring to his $20 million in profits while stuck in quarantine amid the pandemic.Meanwhile, Doja Cat is

Seattle police made four arrests Monday night during protests that broke out by Capitol Hill. Officers with the Seattle Police Department witnessed “members of a protest” damage a KeyBank located in the 1600 block of Broadway around 8 p.m.The group then smashed windows at a Starbucks in the 800 block of 12th Avenue before officers moved in and made three initial arrests. One person was arrested for property damage and another two for obstructing a law enforcement officer.

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan plans to sign a new city budget that will reduce the police budget by 18% despite homicides reaching record highs not seen in a decade.  Council members overwhelmingly voted last week to cut funds for police training, overtime and to eliminate dozens of vacant positions within the Seattle Police Department after months of contentious talks.The reductions fall short of the 50% local activists demanded amid nationwide protests against police brutality and racial

A new program by a Washington county prosecutor’s office would allow for certain crime victims to be paid restitution directly from a fund established by the agency – and said to be supplied by taxpayers – instead of waiting for the alleged criminals’ cases to play out in court, according to officials and a report.

That knock on your door? It might be someone attempting to take your home. Police in suburbs north of Seattle say so-called “sovereign citizens” have been visiting homes in at least two communities, presenting homeowners with official-looking documents, and announcing that they’re the rightful owners.

Patrick Kielty is now sporting a stylish grey beard!Cat Deeley shared a video of her husband tucking into a tasty looking sausage bap on Saturday, even cheekily calling her other half "Santa" in the clip.MORE: Cat Deeley's amazing birthday cake is extra special for this reason"Hi Santa," the famous mum could be heard saying to the Irish comedian has he unwrapped his sandwich and took a bite.

Bethesda have brought Fallout 76’s Steel Dawn update a week forward following the update accidentally arriving early.The update was originally scheduled to drop on December 1, but numerous Xbox owners discovered that the update had been released prematurely and was available to play.

Seattle's crime increase will only get worse if the city's leadership continues to hamstring its police force, Seattle Police Officers Guild president Mike Solan told Fox News Wednesday.

Newton Mearns.Images showed smoke billowing across the sky when the fore started this afternoon at Ladeside Close.Fire crews were contacted around 3.17pm and four engines rushed to the residential area.

Seattle City Council voted to cut the police department budget by roughly 18% – less than half of the 50% reduction that activists had called for – and instead re-allocate “millions” of dollars to “fund community alternatives,” according to officials and recent reports. Council members voted Monday to slash funds meant for SPD training and overtime, reassign certain roles to other city agencies and eliminate unfilled jobs, according to officials and local news station KING 5.

open letter published by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Foster says his requests for overdue royalties have been ignored and that Disney is requiring he sign a nondisclosure agreement before negotiating with him.“All these books are all still very much in print,” Foster wrote. “They still earn money.

Internal communications between Seattle authorities shed new light on how the police department’s East Precinct and the surrounding area became occupied by demonstrators in the Capitol Hill Organized Protest, or CHOP, over the summer, according to local media.

The world wants the Universe's Most Wanted. International distributors across Europe, Asia, and Latin America have snatched up the upcoming sci-fi comedy from Rampage and San Andreas director Brad Peyton which has Guardians of the Galaxy actor Dave Bautista attached to star.

Naman Ramachandran AGC International has sold most major territories on “Universe’s Most Wanted,” a sci-fi fantasy about a small town’s fight to save the world, starring Dave Bautista and directed by Brad Peyton.Deals have been closed with Entertainment Film Distribution in the U.K.

The city of Seattle may legalize most misdemeanor crimes.This isn’t an exaggeration.

Seattle released several lengthy police body camera videos this week revealing the police response to recent demonstrations that saw law enforcement officers repeatedly clash with protesters.