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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The Seattle Seahawks suffered a couple setbacks in their 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

With just under four minutes left in the first quarter, right tackle George Fant went down with an apparent injury to his right knee. It’s not clear what the injury is, but he had to be helped off the field. He was seen testing his knee after leaving the medical tent to see if he’d be able to return. Whether the decision was his or not, he was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after.

Mike Macdonald didn’t have any information during his post-game press conference, and as of Monday afternoon, there wasn’t any real update, but he did mention they were taking it “day by day” which could be taken as an good sign that there isn’t any serious damage, but given that Fant was serving as the backup to Abraham Lucas, who will be on the injured reserve until at least week 5, there is plenty of cause for concern.

Nearing the end of a terrific performance, running back Kenneth Walker III, walked off the field in the 4th quarter, gesturing to his side/waist and wouldn’t return to the game. The injury was officially listed as an abdominal injury, but no further details were known after the game. Walker did mention in his press conference that he was fine, but there’s no doubt the Seahawks want to play it safe with him until they get more information. Walker is also considered “day by day” according to Macdonald.

K9 ended the season opener with 103 yards on 20 carries including a 23 yard run (and 4 yard superman dive) for a touchdown. He also connected with Geno Smith for a 6 yard touchdown pass on the following possession, but the play would be nullified by a holding penalty on DK Metcalf.

We’re still working hard to decipher what coach means when he says “day by day”, but at this time, it seems less worrisome than when Pete Carroll would say “legit.” Hoping to have both George Fant and Kenneth Walker III available for this Sunday’s outing against the New England Patriots.

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