Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht toppled former Sheriff John Urquharts reelection bid in the wake of a sexual assault and groping allegation from two former deputies.

Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht toppled former Sheriff John Urquhart’s reelection bid in the wake of a sexual assault and groping allegation from two former deputies. Urquhart denied both accusations. King County Sheriff’s Office

Mitzi Johanknecht is now King County’s first openly gay sheriff.

Sydney Brownstone writes about the environment, sexual assault, and general news for The Stranger. In 2017, her boss and Pulitzer winner Eli Sanders nominated her coverage of Seattle porn scammer Matt...