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Rantz: Sheriffs Constantine and Cole-Tindall dangerously usurping power on homelessness policy
King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall, acting on the behest of her boss Executive Dow Constantine to the point that they’re effective co-sheriffs, is dangerously usurping the power of city leaders and their constituencies. Even after the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision in Johnson v. Grants Pass, Oregon, the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is refusing to enforce Burien’s anti-camping ordinance. They’re insisting the homelessness ordinance be rewritten, which is unquestionably not their prerogative.
Companis honors Wally Webster for outstanding service to the community
Companis, a champion for volunteerism in the nonprofit sector in Snohomish and King counties, honored civic leader and Lynnwood resident Wally Webster June 27 with its annual community service award. Companis Board President Emerita, Dr. Sarah Speck, MD, presented Webster with the Janet G. Newell Award for Community Service, at a dinner ceremony at Fogo de Chão restaurant in Lynnwood.
Supreme Court Ruling Gives Cities the Power to Criminalize People for Sleeping Outside
After a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday, June 28, that cities do have the power to criminalize homeless people for sleeping in public places, arguing that it is not in violation of the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The decision overturned a ruling...
King County Sheriff’s Office still won’t arrest Burien homeless despite Supreme Court ruling
Despite a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the King County Sheriff’s Office is still refusing to enforce the City of Burien’s ban on public camping. On Friday, the nation's highest court decided 6 to 3 that banning homeless encampments on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual” punishment.
Community-Driven Solutions to Gun Violence: Eleuthera Lisch Discusses Regional Efforts on The Day With Trae
Recently on The Day With Trae, Eleuthera Lisch visited host Trae Holiday to discuss the Regional Gun Violence Community Resource Guide. Lisch is the Director of the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention at Seattle & King County Public Health. She shared insights from her extensive work in gun violence prevention and emphasized the importance of community-driven solutions.
Father pleads for end to gun violence after 15-year-old son shot in the face in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — A rash of gun violence in King County has an Auburn family asking what it will take to end the cycle that has now touched their family. Their 15-year-old son was shot three times Saturday morning in their Auburn neighborhood. "His will to survive pushed him...
Shortage of rentals and government red tape pricing WA tenants out of market
(The Center Square) – A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, or NLIHC, finds most workers in Washington are spending so much on rent, they are priced out of saving for an eventual down payment on a home of their own. The report found Washington has the fifth highest rental costs compared […]
Abused Kent woman’s death identified as homicide
Three months following her death, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the manner of death of a 28-year-old Kent woman — allegedly abused daily by her mother — as a homicide. Esther Arunong, 28, died in Renton on April 29 at Valley Medical Center, one...
Jacobs to manage King County's $800M wastewater upgrades
DALLAS - Jacobs (NYSE:J), a global provider of technical, professional, and construction services, has been selected to oversee $800 million worth of infrastructure improvements for the King County Wastewater Treatment Division, which aims to enhance water quality and system resiliency for roughly two million residents in the Seattle area and the central Puget Sound region.
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue. One of the coolest things you'll see today is an interactive map that'll show you how a K-9 rescue dog searches for a missing person. Watch As King County Search Dog K-9 Lincoln Finds Missing Person On Map. A video was...
King County Sheriff still won’t arrest Burien homeless despite SCOTUS ruling
SEATTLE – Despite a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the King County Sheriff’s Office is still refusing to enforce the City of Burien’s ban on public camping. On Friday, the nation's highest court decided 6 to 3 that banning homeless encampments on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual” punishment.
Farmers Market empowering BIPOC community comes to SeaTac starting this Wednesday, July 3
African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) announced that its SeaTac Farmers Market will have its Grand Opening this coming Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The market will be open from 3 – 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through November, with dates including July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, and November 6.
King County Sheriff’s Office on Supreme Court ruling: ‘We will not arrest based on the change in this law until other issues are addressed’; Mayor responds
In a 6-3 decision on the City of Grants Pass OR v. Johnson et al, the Supreme Court on Friday, June 28, 2024 upheld anti-camping laws, allowing cities to ban homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces, including in Burien. The court ruled that homelessness is not a status protected...
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