Here are today's headlines. Happy hump day.
Wednesday Morning Headlines
Extra, Extra: The DOJ Tells Us What We All Already Knew
Well, that day when by quickly, didn't it? Here's what you may have missed while you were doing your last-minute holiday shopping online (because, you know, those Amazon purchases won't make it by Christmas if you ordered today...)
Seattle Woman Goes Full Berserker on SPD Officer
With the whiff of pepper spray hanging faintly over downtown, we are reminded that police officers do not have it easy.
Dorli Rainey Has Officially Made It...Onto The Colbert Report
Have you been on the Colbert Report? No? Then you're not as cool as Dorli Rainey.
Wednesday Morning Headlines
What happened overnight while you were sleeping? Let's take a peek and find out.
Occupy Seattle Update: CEO's Visit Provokes a Day of Revolt
Occupy Seattle promised to make the occasion of bank CEO Jamie Dimon's visit a memorable one, and they more than delivered. Arrests were made, confrontations with police were fierce, and the movement was more focused than ever on fighting those responsible for America's economic and political ills.
Wednesday Morning Headlines
No leads on Monday's downtown shooting, The Department of Justice sends a message to the SPD, a new college is coming to Seattle, and a Bruce Lee museum may be in our fair city's future. More info after the cut.
Monday Morning Headlines
Confirmation in the death of Sen. Scott White, a police shooting in Belltown, and Seattle gets its day in the internet sun. TGIM!
Last Night: Occupy Seattle Protesters Kept Awake By Police, But No Arrests
No arrests were made last night, but the mayor's office makes no guarantees about today. For a more in-depth rundown, see our post from last night, which we updated live from staffers attending the protests, on-and-off live streams, and more.
Occupy Seattle: 7 (Peaceful?) Arrests
Occupy Seattle protesters have now also begun to occupy central booking. Will the scene turn violent?
Occupy Seattle Still Going, Marches Planned, One Incident Reported
Seattlest staffers have been to the Occupy Seattle protest. And mostly, it's wet and cold.
Wednesday Morning Headlines
Police, litigation, surveillance tapes. These are some of the common threads in today's headlines. If those don't sound enticing, however, we've got plenty of other news, including some positive budget announcements (for once), and an important announcement for West Seattle Metro riders.
Friday Morning Headlines
A busy, busy Friday! We've got transit studies, violent labor disputes, body cameras for cops, forest fires, paid sick leave, and more. Take a peek.
Survey Time: Seattle PD Actually Wants to Know What You Think
Still seething about the Shandy Stomp? Recently had a surprisingly pleasant run in with an officer of the law? Love 'em or hate 'em, the SPD wanted to know what you think. Speak now!
Extra, Extra: Cops and Robbers Edition
Crooks of all sizes are on the loose--and only some are getting caught.
See Something, Say Something: SPD Needs Your Help in Hit-and-Run Bicyclist Death
Police still haven't been able to locate the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist last week. Now, they're asking for your help.
A Different Kind of Block Party: Neighborhood Night Out is Tonight
You don't have to be the President of your Block Watch chapter to enjoy a night in the streets, meeting your neighbors. Come down out of your apartment tonight for a meal among those who live near you.
Extra, Extra: Resignations, Regulations and the Reason Behind SPD's Tweet-a-Thon
SPD's Tweeting flurry, Hasselbeck's heartbreaking news, suspended licenses for scofflaws and time-travel, which is apparently impossible. Boo!
City, Officers Sued Over Alleged Use of Excessive Force
A suit has been filed against the City of Seattle and two SPD officers, alleging that police used excessive force in a 2009 case where a woman's face was slammed into the pavement.
Friday Morning Headlines
Trips to Chicago get a little easier, the Mayor's new nightlife initiative gains a major backer, legislation intended to encourage street food vendors is irking Pike Place Market, and councilmember Tim Burgess comes out swinging against a local alt-weekly. Guess which one?
Friday Morning Headlines
Off-duty cops, weather shifts, and the chicken initiative goes national. Happy Friday.
Dear Aggressive Drivers: Get Out of the Bus Lane
Today, the Seattle PD's Aggressive Driver Response Team (yes, that's a thing) camped out on the West Seattle bridge, keeping their eyes peeled for drivers displaying, as indicated by the name, aggressive traits. And while they did nab some speeders and a handful of folks driving without insurance or other necessary paperwork, their biggest catch was for something that Washington drivers are notoriously awful at: staying out of restricted lanes.
Wednesday Morning Headlines
Dangerous drugs masquerading as bathtub accessories, Judge James Roberts strikes a blow for the forces of good, and a bout of forgetfulness causes a "very embarassing" incident for the SPD.
Extra, Extra: Very Bad People Edition
Seattle's douchebaggery levels were at an all-time high today, as a non-profit becomes the victim of senseless vandalism, and a military recruiting station was nearly the target of something that could have been much, much worse.
Extra, Extra
Tiny rabbits, big news, bashed in windows, and a development in the saga of Pete Holmes v. SPD. It's like speed-dating, but with news headlines.
Monday Morning Headlines
Cruisers are crashing and trials are on tap this Monday morning. Plus, the list of holiday closures for you to check...before you try to mail your rent check.
City Attorney Will Appeal Ruling in SPD Public Records Dispute
It's time for yet another showdown between Seattle city administration and the Seattle Police Officer's Guild. The SPOG won round 1, but this fight might be dragged out for a while. More after the jump.
Friday Morning Headlines
This Friday morning, the courts are king (and in King County), with law-related headlines abound: The city and the SPD are headed for a stand-off over the privacy of officers accused of misconduct, a teenager sues a local private school for ignoring verbal and physical harassment, and Washington state Democrats are setting the stage to legally challenge a Tim Eyman initiative.
Extra, Extra
What odds and ends didn't we cover today? Lake Washington High does a U-turn on its decision to breathalyze at the prom, SPD officers receive disciplinary action (and request to not be named) and special session is almost over, which means it's time to email your reps RIGHT NOW.
30 Days Suspension for "Mexican Piss" SPD Detective
Chief John Diaz announced a month's suspension for embattled Detective Shandy Cobane today.

