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Jonathan Choe
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May 7, 2024
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Bellevue Serial Squatter Behind on Rent . . . Again!

Jonathan Choe
May 7, 2024
Governance, Housing, Street Report
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Bellevue deadbeat tenants Sang and Youjin Kim are late on their May rent. This comes after King County Housing Justice Project used taxpayer dollars to pay nearly $90K in back rent so the Kim's could remain in this $2M Woodridge property. Mom & pop landlord Jaskaran Singh says the Kims now have 14 days to pay or vacate the property. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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May 6, 2024
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Burien Mayor Responds to Threats from King County Sheriff’s Deputies

Jonathan Choe
May 6, 2024
Governance, Homelessness
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Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling responding to King County Sheriff’s Deputies threatening to leave the job: "The City of Burien is focused on getting folks off the street and into shelter and services. The City Council prioritizes treatment over tents, and public safety over politics." Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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May 5, 2024
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Burien Cops Threaten to Leave the City Over Handling of Homelessness Crisis

Jonathan Choe
May 5, 2024
Governance, Homelessness
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Burien cops threatening to leave the city over handling of the homeless camping ordinance and request to replace Chief Boe. Meanwhile, some city leaders want their own loyal police force and now looking at ways to move on from contract with the King County Sheriff's Office. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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May 1, 2024
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Elderly Woman Saved from Fentanyl Overdose in Seattle’s Chinatown

Jonathan Choe
May 1, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Street Report
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Drug hot spots in Seattle remain disaster zones, especially here in Chinatown-ID. I caught the tail end of an OD save Tuesday evening. I thought it was going to be another White or Black male on the ground. Instead, it was an Asian grandma in her 70's. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 30, 2024
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Legislation Introduced to Hold Housing Justice Project Accountable

Jonathan Choe
April 30, 2024
Governance, Leadership, Street Report
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King County Council Vice-Chair Reagan Dunn following through and introducing legislation to hold King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project accountable. "King County must intervene immediately to bring accountability to Housing Justice Project programs, audit how our funds are being used, and stop ill-intended crooks from continuing to exploit eviction prevention aid,” says Dunn. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 29, 2024
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Drug Addiction in Seattle’s Chinatown

Jonathan Choe
April 29, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Street Report
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It's tweaker hell right now at 12th Ave & Jackson St in Seattles' Chinatown-ID. Open air black market of stolen goods is also thriving. There are times this place looks like it's on the comeback trail. But tonight, I'm sticking to some drive-by reporting. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 29, 2024
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Disturbing 911 Audio from Low Barrier Seattle Facility

Jonathan Choe
April 29, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
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Chilling 911 dispatch call over the weekend in response to some sort of gruesome incident at DESC's Northstar building in Seattle. The operator describes a trail of blood coming from a room and leading to the elevator. It's unclear what happened but the operator goes on to say the female resident has a history of the son abusing her. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 26, 2024
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Burien Small Business Closes Due to Homelessness Crisis

Jonathan Choe
April 26, 2024
Community Impact, Homelessness, Street Report
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Downtown Burien business Iris & Peony is exiting the city because of the unending homeless drug crisis playing out on the streets everyday. Owner Robyn Desimone says she can no longer make a living being a daily victim of vandalism and other crimes. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 26, 2024
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Burien Mayor Calls Out King County Leaders for Homelessness and Drug Crisis

Jonathan Choe
April 26, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Governance, Homelessness, Street Report
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In a public show of force, Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling blasted King County Executive Dow Constantine and Sheriff Patty Cole-Tindall, accusing them of allowing the homeless drug crisis to get worse on his streets. Schilling also claims Cole-Tindall is refusing to return calls or meet in person. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 24, 2024
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Second Protection Order Against Bellevue Landlord Dismissed

Jonathan Choe
April 24, 2024
Governance, Street Report
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Once again, Bellevue landlord Jaskaran Singh prevailed in court. King County judge Brian McDonald dismissed the Temporary Protection Order filed by serial squatter Sang Kim. The judge basically concluded that Kim lacked evidence and was not harmed in any way. Read More ›