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Jonathan Choe
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April 23, 2024
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Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Mental Illness, Street Report
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Drug Addiction and Homelessness in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

Jonathan Choe
April 23, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Mental Illness, Street Report
Is it too late to save San Francisco from the "Doom Loop?" I spent several days in the Tenderloin and other neighborhoods decimated by homelessness, drug overdose deaths, and mental illness. This human tragedy is being further exacerbated by failed public polices like "housing first" and "harm reduction." Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 22, 2024
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Homelessness Case: Full Analysis

Jonathan Choe
April 22, 2024
Homelessness, Street Report
The US Supreme Court confronted the nation's homelessness crisis on Monday, weighing whether a ban on sleeping in public is constitutional. The case centers on the small town of Grants Pass, Oregon, but has broad implications for cities of all sizes. Its decision is expected in early summer. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 21, 2024
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Bellevue Serial Squatter Receives Worldwide Criticism

Jonathan Choe
April 21, 2024
Governance, Street Report
Korean YouTube influencer Syuka World has more than 3 million subs and just blasted Bellevue serial squatter Sang Kim. As word of this situation spreads around the world, it's even more embarrassing for other Korean nationals being asked about this "con-man." Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 21, 2024
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Bellevue Landlords Continues Leading Weekend Protests to Reclaim Property

Jonathan Choe
April 21, 2024
Governance, Street Report
Another weekend of relentless protests in Bellevue to oust serial squatter and deadbeat tenant Sang Kim. But neighbors and supporters have really started zeroing in on King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project. They're demanding accountability and oversight of this free legal aid group that's accused of representing "con men" like Kim who claim to be low income and in need of help. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 20, 2024
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Crime, Law, and Order, Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
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Memorial Erected to Remind Burien Homeless of Fentanyl Overdose Death

Jonathan Choe
April 20, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
Giant cross now up in front of a drug encampment in downtown Burien. Hector Ramos owns this portion of the lot and wants to remind these men and women about the fentanyl overdose death that happened here last month. Maybe some of these people will find faith to take another step out of this mess. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 16, 2024
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Fireworks Expected at Tuesday Night’s Redmond City Council Meeting

Jonathan Choe
April 16, 2024
Governance, Homelessness, Housing, Street Report
Expecting another contentious Redmond City Council meeting Tuesday evening. A few weeks ago, neighbors and activists with Safe Eastside accused City Planning Director Carol Helland of fast tracking the controversial Plymouth Housing land transfer without public input. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 16, 2024
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Controversial Low Barrier Housing Project Protected from Journalists’ Inquiries

Jonathan Choe
April 16, 2024
Governance, Homelessness, Housing, Street Report
Why are Plymouth Housing leaders afraid of journalists? An internal email shows how staff allegedly asked Redmond PR guy Derek Wing for cover. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 16, 2024
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Rally Expected at Redmond City Hall to Protest Low Barrier Housing Project

Jonathan Choe
April 16, 2024
Governance, Homelessness, Housing, Street Report
Another huge rally expected in front of Redmond City Hall Tuesday at 6:00pm. Then neighbors and activists will pack Council Chambers for public testimony. Former Plymouth Housing staffer Tasha Mae is sharing horror stories about this homeless housing provider. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 16, 2024
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Redmond: Emails Reveal Intentional Effort to Ram Through Controversial Housing Project

Jonathan Choe
April 16, 2024
Governance, Homelessness, Street Report
I've obtained a tranche of problematic email communications between Redmond Mayor Angela Birney, some councilmembers, and city staff. It shows an intentional effort to ram through the controversial Plymouth Housing apt complex at all costs and limit public input. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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April 13, 2024
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Bellevue Landlord Leads Protest at Councilmember’s Home

Jonathan Choe
April 13, 2024
Governance, Street Report
Saturday afternoon, Bellevue cops showed up and essentially ambushed Jaskaran Singh with a second Temporary Protection Order filed by serial squatter Sang Kim. But in an impromptu move, Singh led protestors to councilmember John Stokes' house. Read More ›