San Francisco's mayor wants to arrest public drug user at a high rate, but John Curley, explained how the trickle-down effects would negatively impact Seattle.

SEATTLE — A package of voter initiatives is in the works to end the lawlessness on Seattle's streets that is tied to homeless camps and drug addiction. The proposals include a citywide camping ban as ...

SEATTLE - Will someone be arrested for openly using drugs in Seattle? City officials appeared to scramble on Monday to clarify what they said was misinformation. This seemed to start with statements ...

Portland DA announces drug prosecution crackdown for those refusing treatment, contrasting sharply with Seattle's lenient approach to possession cases.

SEATTLE — Seattle police will continue making drug-related arrests despite confusion sparked by internal communications that prompted sharp criticism from the police union, city officials said. The ...

The police union claims city officials made a political mistake by reducing arrests for open drug use, sparking public criticism. City attorney Erika Evans emphasizes a shift towards diversion and ...