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Homeless Man Steals from Target to Support Drug Addiction

This Happens Daily I just confronted a homeless fentanyl addict ransacking the Target store inside the Bellevue Marketplace at Factoria. I watched him fill his cart with stolen items and walk out. Workers say this happens daily. Mall security eventually stopped him but did not call cops to arrest him. Now you know why everyday household items are locked up. All part of doing business in lawless King County. Tattoo On His Right Hand Mr. Sticky Fingers says he’s homeless and lives on the streets of Seattle. Mall workers say he’s been spotted in Bellevue before and likely uses public transportation to go back and forth. Aside from the braided hair, he’s missing a few teeth and has a tattoo Read More ›

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Kevin Kalb Explores Homelessness in Sacramento

Kevin Kalb is an independent filmmaker and friend. He recently explored the streets of Sacramento, and the ill results of a government-run "tiny home" homeless encampment. The resulting documentary, "Dregs of the City: Sacramento," is posted here with permission. Read More ›
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King County Considers Abolishing Youth Detention Facility Despite Increase in Juvenile Violent Felonies

Public comment during today's King County Council's Law and Justice Committee meeting was overwhelmingly in favor of abolishing the youth detention facility in Seattle. But surprisingly, Claudia Balducci, Reagan Dunn, Rod Dembowski, and Jorge Baron unanimously agreed there still needs to be a place to incarcerate young violent offenders. Read More ›
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Freedom From Fentanyl Walk Displays Bipartisanship to Address Addiction Crisis

U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Raul Garcia and his team of volunteers walked more than a hundred miles across Washington State to bring much needed attention to the fentanyl crisis. This bipartisan group of recovery advocates are also spotlighting mental illness and say they will champion these issues until it leads to real change. I caught up with them on Sunday for the final leg of the journey into Seattle. Read More ›
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Freedom From Fentanyl Walk Crosses the Finish Line

Dr. Raul Garcia and his team have conquered the Freedom From Fentanyl Walk! After starting in Central Washington last week, they crossed the finish line in Seattle today bringing much needed attention to the fentanyl crisis. I have a full recap on the way. Read More ›
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Recovery Advocate Ginny Burton Walks Across WA for “Freedom from Fentanyl”

Washington State candidate for U.S. Senate, Dr. Raul Garcia, is walking from central Washington to Seattle this week to raise awareness about the devastating toll of fentanyl. The walk began on Tuesday, July 16 and will end July 21. Ginny Burton — recovery advocate, former addict, and friend of Discovery Institute — joined Dr. Garcia on July 17. Read More ›
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Fentanyl Fuels Drug-Riddled Streets in Seattle’s Chinatown

Another disastrous summer underway in Seattle's Chinatown-ID. The Little Saigon hood is overwhelmed with drug addicts and a robust black market of stolen goods. No cops in sight. What will it take for Councilmember Tammy Morales to prioritize this part of her district? Read More ›
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A Normal Tuesday Evening in Downtown Seattle

Downtown Seattle remains a mess. Even on a weeknight, the black market of stolen goods is thriving at 3rd Ave & Pike St. Drug addicts are passed out everywhere. Remember this was supposed to change with the Mayor's Downtown Activation Plan and a new moderate city council? Read More ›
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Children Spotted Living in Homeless Encampment

Multiple kids have been spotted living in this North Seattle encampment infested with drugs and trash. On Monday, We Heart Seattle outreach workers called police for help. By the time officers arrived, a mom and her 8-year-old son took off to avoid them. Read More ›
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Fentanyl Addiction and Prostitution in Broad Daylight on Seattle’s Aurora Ave

In under two minutes, watch what happens on Seattle's Aurora Ave N. on a daily basis. Fentanyl addicts and prostitutes still dominate this hood. Btw, there were kids in this Arco gas station when I rolled up Monday afternoon to get a soda. Read More ›