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Jonathan Choe

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Leary Triangle Clean Up

For more than a year, the Leary Triangle homeless encampment in #Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood had its fair share of complaints about trash, drug use, and illegal activity. It’s on @seattledot property and being clear this week. Read More ›
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Seattle Parks Targeted for Retaliation

Multiple sources say homeless activists trashed @SeattleParks HQ on Dexter Ave. in #Seattle over the weekend. More than a dozen windows broken, several city cars spray painted/vandalized. They also left threatening msg saying, “You sweep, we attack. You sweep we strike.” Read More ›
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Stores Implement Counter-Shoplifting Measures

@QFCGrocery locations in #Seattle’s Capitol Hill, sick of being targeted by criminals. The company now taking matters into own hands, resorting to locks on ice cream fridges. Read More ›
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Cleanup at Tashkent Park

Another #Seattle homeless encampment sweep. This time at Tashkent Park. That’s at least 5 now in the city this past week. Neighbors once again applauding @MayorofSeattle but hoping there is a plan to keep campers away. This park has been cleared multiple times before. Read More ›
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Mayor Bruce Harrell on Sustainable Change

@MayorofSeattle being praised by many neighbors living around problematic homeless encampments in Seattle. Others now feeling hopeful their encampment will soon be cleared. Read More ›
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Capitol Hill Clean Up

Unclear how many homeless were living at this Capitol Hill encampment. I counted around 20 tents and structures. Also want to know how many took offers for shelter referrals and support services. Read More ›
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Bruce Harrell, Jay Inslee, and Reach Ministry on 3rd Avenue

the @SeattlePD mobil precinct being stationed on 3rd Ave. in downtown Seattle. City sources now say there’s chatter it could be moved in the near future and biz owners aren’t happy about it. Read More ›