WA law enforcement, families of victims clash over independent investigations bill January 28, 2021 at 10:42 am
People hold signs during a vigil for Manuel Ellis, a black man whose March death while in Tacoma Police custody was recently found to be a homicide, near the site of his death on June 3, 2020 in Tacoma, Washington. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
In the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police, and the similar in-custody death of Manny Ellis in Tacoma, Gov. Jay Inslee created a task force of experts and family members of those killed by police to focus on recommending changes to the way police use of deadly force investigations are handled.
Battle over police accountability ramps up in Washington state January 18, 2021 at 8:02 am
Brian Giordano holds a sign during a vigil for his best friend, Manuel Ellis. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Manny Ellis. These were the names being chanted in the streets of Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and many other Washington cities in 2020, as the Black community had enough and demanded change and accountability during months of protests that still continue.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan committed to reforms, but also stressed it was not something the city could achieve on its own with some of the most important change needed at the state level, specifically regarding arbitration.
2021 Rescue Run held virtually
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and last updated 2021-01-01 19:14:53-05
EL PASO COUNTY â A beloved tradition to kick off the new year is being held virtually.
The annual Rescue Run is typically held on New Year s day in Palmer Park. This year, the 43rd Rescue Run is virtual and runs from Dec. 24 until Jan. 3. Individuals sign up for a 5K or 10K and can complete their virtual run anytime, anywhere during that time frame.
The event raises money for the El Paso County Search and Rescue (EPCSAR). The EPCSAR is a volunteer organization that provides search and mountain rescue services in El Paso County. They are entirely funded by donations and team members pay for their own gear and supplies.
Cold temperatures for Christmas in South Florida I thought it was going to be super warm today
Somewhere out in the Atlantic surfing on a cold Christmas Day is Carlos Serrano. He says the cold doesn t bother him. It s South Florida when there are waves you got to get on it, he said.
and last updated 2020-12-26 00:13:12-05
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â Somewhere out in the Atlantic surfing on a cold Christmas Day is Carlos Serrano. He says the cold doesn t bother him. It s South Florida when there are waves you got to get on it, he said.
Back on the beach, there are folks walking, taking pictures of surfers, and then there s Nishat and her friends enjoying a light dinner.
The week s best comedy on demand
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Tonight
#WEROAST2020:John Robertson tonight hosts a three-hour Twitch show roasting the miserable events of 2020 to raise money for the Samaritans. He aims to raise £7,710 - the same amount the mental health helpline costs to run for three hours. Make a donation here to suggest a bugbear for him to insult on his Twitch page. And throughout the roast, the comic will be get annoyed with loud sound effects and be asked to perform physical challenges that may include sexy Bible readings and chilli sauce shots.