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Freelance Photographer Photojournalist Seattle

On the Streets: Odd little march through Capitol Hill

I stumbled on a small, strange right wing march through Capitol Hill on 25 August 2019. It ended in Cal Anderson Park. The number of marchers and people opposing them was small. Really small. But the police presence seemed relatively large, and it was tense. I think the photo below

Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill: Tense Standoff Between Seattle Law Enforcement and Suspect in Domestic Violence Incident

Seattle law enforcement and first responders were involved in a lengthy and tense standoff with a suspect in a domestic violence incident on 30 May 2018 in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. I arrived at about 10:00; the police had already been on the scene for about eight hours. Seattle

Eastlake

A Little Walk

I had an appointment in Seattle’s University District last week. I had my camera with me, so I decided to walk home and see if I could get some shots. It was a beautiful day, but I didn’t get any great photos. Still, I thought I&

Charleena Lyles

Say Her Name - Charleena Lyles

On Sunday 18 June 2017, Charleena Lyles contacted the Seattle Police Department (SPD) for assistance related to a burglary at her Sand Point home. According to multiple reports, including audio released by the SPD (links to audio at seattlepi), two white police officers responded to the call. Before speaking to

Black and White

PNW Communities: Working on Trust

On Tuesday 10 January 2017, the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) in Redmond, Washington, hosted a well-attended discussion with local police chiefs. The discussion included several topics, including personal safety, hate crimes, and immigration policies. However, a common theme throughout was the importance of building trust and relationships within