Washington Free Press Issue 3 Directory

When Cops Investigate Themselves

Police officers are among the only people in the country authorized to use deadly force against citizens. But in Seattle, they enjoy virtual immunity from outside oversight. Why?
by Mark Worth

Seattle voters came dangersously close to tossing out gay-rights laws 15 years ago. What's changed since then?
by Diana Schiefelbein

When phone meets car and driver, something has to give. Try safety.
by Mike Blain

The newest president of the King County Bar Association is no establishmentarian. Theiler explains why.
interviewed by Andrea Helm

Thinking about making a quick buck on a fish processing boat? Hold your breath!
photos and story by Christina Sporrong

The First Word Ideas that cut through the BS.

Dufus of the Month Where losers are the winners.

Mail Actual letters from actual readers.

Free Thoughts Opinions we couldn't keep to ourselves.

Working Of and relating to labor.

reported and compiled by Doug Collins.

Quick Hits Small stories about big news.

White Hats Local groups to the rescue.

Investigative Digest A sampling of groundbreaking news stories.

Spike, the Rabid Media Watchdog The poop on the local information industry.

reported and compiled by Mark Worth and FP Staff.

Quotes of the Month Things people said.

Northwest Books Regional writers in review.

literary reviews by Kent Chadwick.

Free Facts The Northwest in numbers.

Joe Bob Briggs Syndicated columnist.