Seattle's welcoming city policies aren’t about politics — they're about public safety. City Attorney Ericka Evans explains why fear-based immigration crackdowns put entire communities at risk.

The city attorney’s office sees between 10,000 and 11,000 cases annually. “Knowing we have to not only focus on the stuff coming at us right now, but also tackle this ginormous, 5,100 case...

The city attorney’s office sees between 10,000 and 11,000 cases annually. “Knowing we have to not only focus on the stuff coming at us right now, but also tackle this ginormous, 5,100 case...

The Lavender Rights Project's Jaelynn Scott has never held public office. If elected, she would be the first openly trans person in the Washington State Legislature. She is running on crisis care; her...

In an incident that sparked widespread outrage, police guild leader Daniel Auderer joked that the 23-year-old student was only worth…

# On Monday, Erika Evans was sworn in as the first Black Seattle City Attorney, following a resounding victory over Republican incumbent Ann Davison. The Seattle police guild was already on the attack...

# On Monday, Erika Evans was sworn in as the first Black Seattle City Attorney, following a resounding victory over Republican incumbent Ann Davison. The Seattle police guild was already on the attack...

City Attorney Erika Evans has a lot of work ahead, especially if she’s going to stick to her campaign promises of bringing back community court and addressing the backlogged DUI and domestic vio...

City Attorney Erika J. Evans took the oath of office in a ceremonial swearing in on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at Seattle City Hall.

It was also her birthday. And because Ann Davison is gone, it's kind of your birthday.

It was also her birthday. And because Ann Davison is gone, it's kind of your birthday.

By Erica C. Barnett Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has accelerated filings of misdemeanor drug possession cases during the last…

Eddie Lin, Erika Evans, Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck were among the candidates whose campaigns were boosted by the progressive Working Families Party.

Erika Evans will begin her term as elected city attorney of Seattle on Jan. 1.

Erika Evans discusses her plans and priorities if elected to be Seattle's next City Attorney.

# Earlier this month, the King County Department of Defense issued a report showing that the City of Seattle has fallen short on offering diversion and treatment to people criminalized by its new 2023...