A memorial for Charleena Lyles the week she died.
A memorial for Charleena Lyles the week she died. Nate Gowdy

"Reasonable, Proportional and Within Policy": SPD's force review board that two officers "used proper tactics and decision-making, followed their training and did not violate policies regarding de-escalation and crisis-intervention training" when they shot Charleena Lyles in her apartment on June 18, the Seattle Times' reports. An attorney for Lyles' family said if that is so, the policies need to change.

What You Need to Know About the City Budget: City council members on Tuesday rejected two potential sources of revenue to fund homelessness services and diversion programs. They spent hours yesterday moving money attempting to fill the gap, as well as making decisions on the mayor's budget, sweeps and the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program. Heidi Groover breaks it down.

Seattle and King County Tell Jeff Sessions to Fuck Off. Again: That's after the Justice Department sent letters to King County Council President Joe McDermott and Mayor Tim Burgess saying local sanctuary policies could be illegal and result in the loss of federal funding. Read statements from McDermott, Burgess, as well as King County Executive Dow Constantine and mayor-elect Jenny Durkan here.

State Senator Proposes Bill to Ban Atlantic Salmon Farming: The state senator is Kevin Ranker, who represents a district encompassing Cyprus Island. That's where a net broke in August, accidentally releasing more than 100,000 Atlantic Salmon into Puget Sound. The bill calls for the state to stop handing out Atlantic salmon farming permits by 2025.

Amazon-Fueled Growth Jacks Up Retail Rent Rates: Seattle now has the 15th most expensive retail space rates in the nation.

Phinney Ridge Neighbors Stalling Development Over Lack of Parking: City planners and developers are preparing for a future with more renters who don't use cars to get around. Neighbors aren't having it. The battle plays out at 6726 Greenwood Ave. N.

One GOP Senator Against Tax Bill. Who Else Will Flee? Wisconsin's Ron Johnson said he can't support a $1.5 trillion tax cut for corporations. Maine's Susan Collins and Bob Corker have also expressed concerns. Will the Senate once again stand in the way of the House to pass terrible legislation? Time will tell!

Four More Roy Moore Accusers Come Forward: The Alabama Senate candidate approached them at the Gadsen mall, where he had a reputation for being a creep. Most of the accusers were in their late teens or early 20s at the time. Moore was in his 30s. The new allegations include groping, forceful kissing and unwanted advances.

Roy Moore tweeted this to the Senate Majority Leader, who has asked him to resign:


The director of Bring it On, the 2000 high school cheerleader comedy, responded:


Sen. Al Franken:


A previous version of this post incorrectly stated the date that police shot Charleena Lyles.