David Kroman
@kromandavid.bsky.social
City Hall reporter for The Seattle Times. Send tips to: dkroman@seattletimes.com. Formerly Crosscut. Sorry for the baseball tweets.
Looks like escapist baseball podcasts are back on the menu, boys
So it seems the full deal is...
Mariners get: Brendan Donovan
Cardinals get: Jurrangelo Cijntje, Tai Peete, Colton Ledbetter, and a 2026 Comp Round B pick (via TB)
Rays get: Ben Williamson
Mariners get: Brendan Donovan
Cardinals get: Jurrangelo Cijntje, Tai Peete, Colton Ledbetter, and a 2026 Comp Round B pick (via TB)
Rays get: Ben Williamson
February 2, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Looks like escapist baseball podcasts are back on the menu, boys
It seems the real fight here between Solan and Mayor Wilson is about "the message" of her ICE directive, because, as Solan says here and Shon Barnes said earlier today, SPD cops already respond to and document federal immigration activity by way of body cams seattlered.com/jason-rantz/...
SPOG president blasts mayor's plan to track ice
SPOG president Mike Solan criticizes Mayor Katie Wilson's plan requiring officers to track and document ICE immigration enforcement activity.
seattlered.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:14 PM
It seems the real fight here between Solan and Mayor Wilson is about "the message" of her ICE directive, because, as Solan says here and Shon Barnes said earlier today, SPD cops already respond to and document federal immigration activity by way of body cams seattlered.com/jason-rantz/...
From the weekend: Seattle's shiny new convention center has basically no reserves, a very precarious place to be for a $3 billion campus. Attendance is up, but the cost of operating the new building means profits haven't followed. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
What’s behind Seattle Convention Center’s woes?
In the shaky years during and after the pandemic, the convention center's leaders spent nearly all the $200 million in reserves. Now they need help.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
From the weekend: Seattle's shiny new convention center has basically no reserves, a very precarious place to be for a $3 billion campus. Attendance is up, but the cost of operating the new building means profits haven't followed. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Breaking: A jury has found the city of Seattle liable for the death of 16-year-old Antonio Mays Jr., who was shot and killed in CHOP in 2020.
The juror awarded $29 million to his father, Antonio Mays Sr.
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The juror awarded $29 million to his father, Antonio Mays Sr.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Seattle CHOP verdict: City must pay $29 million to family of slain teen
A King County jury found Seattle was negligent in its response to the fatal shooting of a teenager in the Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone in 2020.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Breaking: A jury has found the city of Seattle liable for the death of 16-year-old Antonio Mays Jr., who was shot and killed in CHOP in 2020.
The juror awarded $29 million to his father, Antonio Mays Sr.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
The juror awarded $29 million to his father, Antonio Mays Sr.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
An oddly satisfying compliment from an editor is, "I thought this story would be bad, but it's actually good."
January 29, 2026 at 7:25 PM
An oddly satisfying compliment from an editor is, "I thought this story would be bad, but it's actually good."
This is such a wonderful photo from Jennifer Buchanan. As a dad and sports fan it made me choke up just a little
January 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This is such a wonderful photo from Jennifer Buchanan. As a dad and sports fan it made me choke up just a little
The funniest thing that could happen under a Mayor Katie Wilson is the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, the World Cup being successful and the Sonics returning
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The funniest thing that could happen under a Mayor Katie Wilson is the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, the World Cup being successful and the Sonics returning
This is a weird question but what music are liberal arts college students listening to today? That was me from 2007-2011 and it felt like there was a whole scene that revolved around us — Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, Deerhunter/hoof, Ariel pink, Joanna Newsom, etc etc. Is there a new version?
January 23, 2026 at 8:43 PM
This is a weird question but what music are liberal arts college students listening to today? That was me from 2007-2011 and it felt like there was a whole scene that revolved around us — Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, Deerhunter/hoof, Ariel pink, Joanna Newsom, etc etc. Is there a new version?
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I'm at a court hearing on the Seattle Times' lawsuit seeking to overturn the police department's anti-disclosure public records "grouping" policy. Story to come, but SPD is arguing that journalists who file more than one request are IN FACT filing "multi-part" requests. They are not!
January 23, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I'm at a court hearing on the Seattle Times' lawsuit seeking to overturn the police department's anti-disclosure public records "grouping" policy. Story to come, but SPD is arguing that journalists who file more than one request are IN FACT filing "multi-part" requests. They are not!
The power the landmarks board holds here is quite something
After Gas Works Park deaths, a stalemate over history vs. safety
After Gas Works Park deaths, a stalemate over history vs. safety
After at least 12 serious falls, Seattle parks officials proposed removing ladders and catwalks. The Landmarks Preservation Board board balked, again.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM
The power the landmarks board holds here is quite something
Jesse Plemons robbed
January 22, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Jesse Plemons robbed
There had been a lot of lobbying of Mayor Wilson by affordable housing folks over Office of Housing leadership. The "fire Maiko Winkler-Chin" voices have won. She's one of a number of department changes Wilson just announced.
January 21, 2026 at 7:21 PM
There had been a lot of lobbying of Mayor Wilson by affordable housing folks over Office of Housing leadership. The "fire Maiko Winkler-Chin" voices have won. She's one of a number of department changes Wilson just announced.
MLK Labor is likely to take up a resolution this week calling on Wilson to open up the selection process for a new City Light CEO to include union workers.
Alluded to this in the story with @isabellabreda.bsky.social last week, but the electrical workers' union is not pleased with Mayor Wilson firing Dawn Lindell as City Light CEO, saying they never got the opportunity to make their case. Sounds like some will show up in council chambers this afternoon
January 20, 2026 at 11:39 PM
MLK Labor is likely to take up a resolution this week calling on Wilson to open up the selection process for a new City Light CEO to include union workers.
Alluded to this in the story with @isabellabreda.bsky.social last week, but the electrical workers' union is not pleased with Mayor Wilson firing Dawn Lindell as City Light CEO, saying they never got the opportunity to make their case. Sounds like some will show up in council chambers this afternoon
January 20, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Alluded to this in the story with @isabellabreda.bsky.social last week, but the electrical workers' union is not pleased with Mayor Wilson firing Dawn Lindell as City Light CEO, saying they never got the opportunity to make their case. Sounds like some will show up in council chambers this afternoon
From the weekend: a look at the state of Seattle Center, the billion dollar aspirations of its leaders and the questions surrounding a new mayor. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Seattle Center is fraying. Will the city pick up the billion-dollar tab?
Bigger crowds and aging facilities add urgency to proposals for repairing and sprucing up Seattle Center. But there’s stiff competition for taxpayers’ money.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:43 PM
From the weekend: a look at the state of Seattle Center, the billion dollar aspirations of its leaders and the questions surrounding a new mayor. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
It’s almost impressive that a movie with Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem about driving cars really fast — all people and things I like — can be as bad as F1
January 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It’s almost impressive that a movie with Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem about driving cars really fast — all people and things I like — can be as bad as F1
Big day for me writing about people being ousted yesterday
January 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Big day for me writing about people being ousted yesterday
Here's our report on Jimenez's firing last night: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
CEO of Seattle’s social housing developer fired by board
The hotly contested vote follows months of complaints by some outspoken members and outside observers about CEO Roberto Jimenez.
www.seattletimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Here's our report on Jimenez's firing last night: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Lots of churn in local government: hearing Seattle City Light CEO Dawn Lindell has been fired. Dennis McLerran, a former EPA administrator, is apparently the likely replacement.
January 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Lots of churn in local government: hearing Seattle City Light CEO Dawn Lindell has been fired. Dennis McLerran, a former EPA administrator, is apparently the likely replacement.
Big news at Seattle's Social Housing Developer: Roberto Jimenez has been fired by the board and Tiffani McCoy has been appointed interim.
January 16, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Big news at Seattle's Social Housing Developer: Roberto Jimenez has been fired by the board and Tiffani McCoy has been appointed interim.
Mayor Wilson yesterday delayed the removal of an ecampment in Ballard, which is notable. Also notable: The city has removed more than 100 smaller encampments and RVs since Jan. 4. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Mayor Wilson delays Ballard homeless encampment removal
The encampment, by the Burke-Gilman Trail, is home to roughly 17 tents. Wilson visited the location Wednesday, speaking with people staying there.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Mayor Wilson yesterday delayed the removal of an ecampment in Ballard, which is notable. Also notable: The city has removed more than 100 smaller encampments and RVs since Jan. 4. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Mayor Wilson pledges Denny bus lane, push for more shelter
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Mayor Wilson pledges Denny bus lane, push for more shelter
Mayor Katie Wilson signed executive orders to putting a bus lane on Denny Way and creating a team to expedite building emergency shelter.
www.seattletimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Mayor Wilson pledges Denny bus lane, push for more shelter
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
A notable shift in council chambers by council president Joy Hollingsworth: She is allowing people to chant and do cheers (in this case against ICE). Sara Nelson's insistence on quiet often ended up escalating the situation.
January 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
A notable shift in council chambers by council president Joy Hollingsworth: She is allowing people to chant and do cheers (in this case against ICE). Sara Nelson's insistence on quiet often ended up escalating the situation.
There’s a real argument here. Katie Wilson’s apartment is tiny and she’s said her family will probably need to move. Do we want our mayor house hunting?
My least urbanist opinion is that Seattle needs a mayoral mansion.
January 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
There’s a real argument here. Katie Wilson’s apartment is tiny and she’s said her family will probably need to move. Do we want our mayor house hunting?
Between Pluribus, Sinners, Stranger Things and, to a more subtle extent, Bugonia, hive minds are having a real moment right now
January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Between Pluribus, Sinners, Stranger Things and, to a more subtle extent, Bugonia, hive minds are having a real moment right now