Seattle February 22, 2022 Seattle police union appeals to new mayor over budget plans: 'Put public safety before politics' Seattle’s largest police union appealed to the new mayor, two years after fallout from the CHOP/CHAZ anti-police protest zone, and urged him to prioritize fixing the current "public safety crisis" and "put public safety before politics."
LIFESTYLE February 22, 2022 Seattle parents angry and upset as graffiti makes their city seem like 'a war zone' In the city of Seattle, Washington, defaced public and private property is everywhere — on storefronts, bridges, street signs, even recycling bins — and parents and others shared concerns with ӣƵ Digital.
OPINION February 21, 2022 Biden's homelessness czar will only worsen nation's crisis Jeff Olivet was tapped to be the Executive Director for the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) on January 31.
Seattle February 20, 2022 Seattle Police Department struggling to hire new officers amid surging crime Violent crime reached a 14-year high in Seattle last year as the city's police department deals with a staffing shortage that is straining its ability to protect the community.
Coronavirus February 17, 2022 Estimated 73% of US immune to omicron: Is it enough? The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.
ӣƵ Flash February 17, 2022 Jason Rantz describes ‘surreal’ scenes of homeless people smoking meth on Seattle city buses Radio host Jason Rantz said on Thursday that it is “surreal” to see homeless people smoking meth on Seattle’s public transit.
Seattle February 16, 2022 Seattle mayor calls for more police with violent crime highest in 14 years: 'Status quo is unacceptable' Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell promised in his first state of the city address Tuesday to tackle soaring crime by bringing more officers to the force in a city notorious for its anti-police sentiment.
CRIME February 10, 2022 Seattle business owner flees city due to high crime, homeless: ‘I can’t wait anymore’ Seattle business owner Debe Franz joins 'Fox & Friends' to vocalize her decision to move her olive oil shop out of the Emerald City.
Seattle February 8, 2022 Seattle man caught on camera attacking woman with bat as police staffing crisis mounts As violent crime continues spiking in Seattle, Washington, surveillance video shows a reportedly homeless man attacking a woman with a bat.
Washington February 8, 2022 Washington grocery store shooting suspect arrested without incident: police A Washington man is in custody as he is suspected of shooting and killing one person and injuring another at a grocery store in Richland on Monday, police said.
Seattle February 1, 2022 Washington public defenders push for ending jail bookings for sex offenders, burglars, citing omicron risks Public defenders in King County, Washington, are pushing the prosecutor’s office to reduce jail bookings for suspects accused of non-violent crimes, arguing that they face a heightened risk of catching the coronavirus amid the spread of the omicron variant.