Seattle, WA
Seattle proposal looks to crack down on crime, prostitution on Aurora Avenue
Seattle legislation looks to crack down on prostitution
Seattle leaders say they’re fed up with the violence and sexual exploitation in the north part of the city, specifically Aurora Avenue.
SEATTLE – Seattle leaders say they’re fed up with the violence and sexual exploitation in the north part of the city, specifically Aurora Avenue.
On Tuesday, Seattle City Council members are expected to move forward with plans to crack down on gangs and prostitution along the infamous roadway.
The newly proposed law would hold pimps and johns accountable to the fullest extent of punishment, and work to save sex-trafficked women with diversion programs and resources.
Back in 2020, the Seattle City Council dumped its old prostitution ordinance. Since then, city officials report dangerous gangs have infiltrated the northern part of the city.
Police say just one sex worker can make up to $7,000 a night for a pimp on Aurora.
There’s also serious concerns over gun violence in the area.
Between May and July 2024, Seattle police reported 30 shootings in North Seattle along Aurora Avenue. That’s a shooting about every two days.
Investigators say they are targeting children, recruiting kids at local high schools, and even some middle schools.
Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore’s proposal targets people circling the block looking for sex, or gangs loitering in the neighborhood.
The proposal goes as far as banning convicted offenders from returning to the hot spot of sex crimes on Aurora. It would allow judges to issue a “Stay Out of Area Prostitution” order.
For sex workers, Moore’s proposal looks to provide diversion opportunities instead of jail time.
“It will serve as an ongoing deterrent to this criminal activity,” said Moore.
If the law passes, Seattle Police are expected to provide their officers with mandatory training on how to deal with victims of sex trafficking.
The Public Safety Committee is scheduled to have its second hearing on the proposal Tuesday morning.
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‘Do you care more about the kids or the drug addicts?’: Jake calls out Seattle for potential homeless shelters near schools – MyNorthwest.com
After the Seattle City Council moved forward with legislation that would expand temporary homeless shelters without buffer zones near schools, KIRO host Jake Skorheim questioned who the city really cares about.
Jake wondered aloud about what goes on in a Seattle City Council member’s head, assuming they even read the proposal.
“They see the thing, they go like, ‘Well, what do we think about this one here, about school zones?’ They’re like, ‘I don’t know about that. Let’s scratch that out. We can have homeless people around school zones, drug addicts, people who are trying to get their fix,’” he said on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio.
Seattle legislation would increase shelter capacity by 50%
If approved, the legislation would let temporary shelter sites, including tiny home villages, RV safe lots, and tent encampments, increase capacity by 50%, raising the maximum from 100 to 150 residents.
Approved amendments would require sites with more than 100 beds to maintain public safety plans and around-the-clock staffing. Another amendment would require shelters to establish agreements with surrounding neighborhoods outlining expectations for resident behavior and site management. A final amendment mandates at least one manager for every 15 high-needs residents.
Still, several nonprofits urged council members to pass the bill without amendments, arguing the added restrictions could slow resources to people experiencing homelessness and further stigmatize them.
Jake had a question for city leaders: “Who do you care more about? You care more about the kids or the homeless drug addicts?”
Watch the full discussion in the video above.
Listen to “The Jake and Spike Show” weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Subscribe to the podcast here.
Seattle, WA
Seattle beer garden employee found fatally shot inside business
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday morning at a business in the city’s Lake City neighborhood, authorities said.
Officers responded to the 8500 block of Lake City Way Northeast after employees arriving to open the Growler Guys, a beer garden and restaurant, discovered a deceased man inside around 9 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said at the scene.
The man, who police confirmed to be an employee in his early 20s, appeared to have died from gunshot wounds, Barnes said.
Seattle Fire Department personnel pronounced him dead.
Dozens of friends and family members of the young victim spent hours on the scene Saturday, and many were visibly overcome with emotion.
Kelly Dole, owner of the Growler Guys, described the victim as a warm, light-hearted young man.
“He was the type of friend that everybody wanted to have,” Dole said. “His group of friends, which includes my son, are really going to miss him. They’re about as tight as a group of young men can be.”
The victim had been working at the business the night before; however, Seattle police have not confirmed when the shooting happened or what may have led up to it.
“When we have things like this, we have to reevaluate what we could’ve done better,” Chief Barnes said. “How can we make sure that we’re doing everything in our power to bring justice to this family, because quite frankly, they deserve it.”
Detectives are focusing their investigation on the business and were processing the scene for evidence Saturday. Officers, investigators, chaplains, and support services were present.
The restaurant’s owners are cooperating with police, Barnes said. Dole was emotional while speaking with KOMO News about how the tragic shooting has shaken his neighborhood business.
“He always had a smile; he was so buoyant, you could never get him down,” Dole talked about the victim. “The world lost someone important today.”
Authorities said residents can expect an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues and in the coming days.
There is no suspect information at this time, and police did not make any arrests. The circumstances leading up to the killing are under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
The killing marks Seattle’s 12th homicide of the year, according to Barnes.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Seattle, WA
Where to watch Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 9
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Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Saturday as the Seattle Mariners visit the Chicago White Sox.
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What time is Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox?
First pitch between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 9.
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