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Jonathan Choe
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June 10, 2024
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Crime, Law, and Order
Street Report
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Notorious Drug Corner Street Expected to Reopen Tuesday Morning After Building Fire

Jonathan Choe
June 10, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Street Report
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Well-deserved round of applause for Seattle Fire crews working non-stop in Chinatown-ID after a two-alarm inferno destroyed a vacant building. But it feels like the CID has lost another part of its cultural identity. Meanwhile, the notorious 12th Ave & Jackson St. drug corner nearby remains quiet for first time in quite a while. Streets expected to reopen Tuesday morning. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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June 10, 2024
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Crime, Law, and Order
Homelessness
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Seattle Fire Department Advises People Avoid Area of Building Fire

Jonathan Choe
June 10, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Homelessness, Street Report
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Seattle Fire says crews will be on scene in Seattle's Chinatown-ID for several more hours as they try to knock out a fire that torched an empty building that could collapse. All traffic is blocked off on S. Jackson St. between 12th Ave & 10th Ave. Avoid area. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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June 10, 2024
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Homelessness
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Homeless Inundated with Smoke Near Seattle Chinatown Building Fire

Jonathan Choe
June 10, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Homelessness, Street Report
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Some homeless living in an encampment on a hillside above the Chinatown-ID fire are complaining of smoke inhalation. At least 20 people are staying in tents and structures. Fire crews are still dealing with hot spots inside a vacant building at the corner of 10th Ave. & Jackson St in Seattle. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
June 10, 2024
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Seattle Building Destroyed by Fire Regularly Used by Homeless and Drug Addicts

Jonathan Choe
June 10, 2024
News, Street Report
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Seattle Fire crews still dealing with hot spots inside a vacant building at the corner of 10th Ave & Jackson St. in Chinatown-ID. At this point, investigators say the cause of the Monday morning fire is still unclear. But neighbors say homeless people and drug addicts have been breaking into this property and squatting. No reports of injuries. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
June 9, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
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Black Markets, Drug Dens Thriving in Downtown Seattle

Jonathan Choe
June 9, 2024
Drug Epidemic
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With the summer months right around the corner, I just did a quick drive by of 3rd Ave & Pike St in downtown Seattle. Black market of stolen goods and the fentanyl drug den continues to thrive. It's worse than ever. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
June 4, 2024
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Crime, Law, and Order
Homelessness
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Far-Left Activists Demand County Give Housing for Homeless to Illegal Immigrant Encampment

Jonathan Choe
June 4, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Homelessness
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Major showdown looming today in Kent. More than 200 illegal immigrants have taken over the Econo Lodge property that is currently sitting empty. Far-left activists want Executive Dow Constantine to house all these people in the motel. Problem is, King County purchased the property to house the region's homeless and there is currently no provider for daily operations. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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June 4, 2024
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Homelessness
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Fire Sets Multiple Tents Ablaze in Burien Courthouse Encampment

Jonathan Choe
June 4, 2024
Homelessness
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First major fire at the Burien courthouse encampment. Multiple tents torched. Witnesses say a woman fell asleep and left a candle burning Sunday evening. Cops arrested her for an outstanding warrant. Otherwise, everyone got out safe but one cat is still missing. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
May 29, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
Homelessness
Street Report
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“I was OD’ing and she left me there to die”

Jonathan Choe, Kevin Kalb
May 29, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
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My latest collaboration with 6'7" Kevin. One of the few independent journalists going into America's drug encampments and emerging with incredible narratives. Follow him. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
May 21, 2024
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Crime, Law, and Order
Governance
Housing
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Bellevue Serial Squatters Facing Fourth Eviction While Landlord Runs for State Senate

Jonathan Choe
May 21, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Governance, Housing
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Deadbeat tenants Sang and Youjin Kim are now facing eviction for the fourth time after failing to pay rent on a $2M house in Bellevue. Landlord Jaskaran Singh knows the courts are still backed up but is patiently waiting it out. He's now ramping up for more protests and is also running for WA State Senate to help fix this broken system. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
May 20, 2024
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Governance
Homelessness
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King County Creates Fenced-In Homeless Encampment in Burien

Jonathan Choe
May 20, 2024
Governance, Homelessness
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Last week, King County fenced in a grassy area for the homeless near the Burien courthouse and sheriff's department. It was an impromptu move to encourage people living on the streets to stay in this spot instead of the busy downtown core. But there's no oversight and some are concerned it will attract more homeless to this area. Read More ›