Published July 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated July 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Seattle Police Chief Who Was Out of Town a Lot Now Likely Out of a Job, Too
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Seattle's police chief resigned after criticism of the department's response to a deadly shooting at a food festival. The mayor demanded the resignation amid concerns about the response and the chief's frequent absences from the city.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Washington Examiner. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
