Levi Pulkkinen

Levi Pulkkinen is a freelance journalist covering crime, criminal justice and all things news from the Pacific Northwest. Formerly a senior editor with SeattlePI, his work has also appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian, and Mother Jones.

Man Convicted Of Obstruction For Refusing To Open His Door For Police

If his conviction stands, it could criminalize people who refuse to do things like unlock their phones or garages at police request.

Oct 17, 2018

Man Sentenced As ‘Career Criminal’ Gets His First Chance At Freedom In 48 Years

Despite a 2015 Supreme Court ruling limiting the mandatory minimum law, few people are seeing relief.

Sep 11, 2018

The Family Of An Unarmed High Schooler Shot By Police Begs For ‘Real Change’

The King County Sheriff’s Office told reporters Tommy Le had a knife. He was actually holding a pen.

Jun 18, 2018