Mike Carter

By Monday might be a good day to break out the old Beatles vinyl and play that bouncy Lennon-McCartney hit “ Good Day Sunshine ” — it might be the last time those lyrics have relevance in Western Washington for a while.

Filings anticipating a federal court hearing next week indicate the city of Seattle and SPD are close to full compliance after 12 years of federal oversight.

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U.S. District Judge James Robart said he still has concerns about the Seattle Police Department, but noted his role is coming to an end after more than 12 years.

U.S. District Judge James Robart had high praise for some of what has been accomplished: The creation of the city's Office of Inspector General, public

Seven years later, Tommy Le's death has yet to be reviewed by the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office or the county's inquest program.

A former Pierce County prosecutor, now a defense attorney, has been indicted on charges of smuggling drugs into the King County Jail.

Prosecutors said the officer is likely protected under a law that gives police leeway to make mistakes while reacting to stressful and fast-moving situations.

A federal civil rights jury sided with Longview police officers who shot and killed Justin Lee Tofte during a foot chase in 2020.

Renato Fazzone and Mike Carter of FTI explore data governance issues related to State Department investigations.