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New Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes on accountability, community safety, and "policing forward"
Shon Barnes stepped into the role last week, officially taking the reins from interim Chief Sue Rahr.
Barnes was previously the Chief of Police in Ma…
1 year, 9 months ago
A think tank wants to accelerate cleanup at Hanford. Locals, though, aren't in a hurry
For decades, the Hanford Site in central Washington produced plutonium for the United States’ nuclear arsenal. But since its operations were shuttere…
1 year, 9 months ago
Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - 1/30-2/2
The weekend is tantalizingly close to being a reality, only a FEW hours away... So, why not get started making plans RIGHT NOW!?
Fortunately, Soundsi…
1 year, 9 months ago
"I feel like a foster parent." Outgoing chief Sue Rahr on hiring, leadership, and sexism at SPD
Sue Rahr’s tenure as Seattle’s Chief of Police is coming to an end.
The interim chief took over the office during a rocky moment for SPD: she inherit…
1 year, 9 months ago
Lion Dancing into the Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year!
Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake.
And it’s an extra special Lunar New Year in Washington, because this year, …
1 year, 9 months ago
Soundside listeners sound off about our coverage of Trump 2.0
Journalists are struggling to keep up with the breakneck pace of major policy decisions coming out of the White House.
At Soundside, we have to pri…
1 year, 9 months ago
Fueling innovation, or exploitation? Trump supporters feud over future of H-1B visas
Most of President Trump’s closest allies appear to be cheering on his major changes to immigration policy – which have been numerous.
These include ex…
1 year, 9 months ago
Seattle counted trees as protected that may not have been in peril
In 2023, Seattle City Council waded into controversy by passing a long overdue tree protection ordinance. The law regulates whether homeowners can re…
1 year, 9 months ago
Former Auburn cop sentenced for murder
Former Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson has been sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison.
The decision was handed down Thursday, after Nelso…
1 year, 9 months ago
Converge Media wants you to support Black business
What does it take to run a thriving business in Washington?
Lately, for a number of business owners around the Sound , the answer seems to be “too mu…
1 year, 9 months ago