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Seattle's police horse program to trot into the sunset
The Seattle Police Department announced Monday that it plans to nix its mounted patrol unit. The department says the move is part of an effort to conserve "scarce resources" as it prioritizes responding to emergency calls and investigating serious crimes. RELATED: How city leaders want to patch Seattle's $250 million budget deficit "We recognize the deep and abiding relationships that so many inside and outside of SPD have developed over the years. We will be working to find a compassionate and meaningful transition for each of the animals," SPD said in a statement. "We hope that some of them might be used to serve the community in other ways, such as therapy horses. Former owners of the donated horses will be given the opportunity to take back ownership." RELATED: Giving neglected horses a SAFE home
WinCo Foods files plans for north Seattle grocery store
SEATTLE — A new grocery store could be coming to the north Seattle area, replacing the old Sam’s Club that has been vacant for several years. Engineering firm JSA Civil filed a proposal with the city of Seattle on Sept. 9 on behalf of WinCo Foods to redevelop the building, which is located on Aurora Avenue North near North 137th Street.
A new KUOW investigation uncovers SPD's history of losing guns
In October of 2019, an 18-year-old walked out of a Seattle police training building with an officer’s personal firearm. It was eventually recovered - but questions remained about how the teen was able to access the firearm in the first place, as well as the quality of security at the training facility. This isn’t the only time an SPD firearm has gone missing. In August, SPD reported 23 missing firearms, and the department confirmed that those guns haven’t been accounted for since 2017. This information comes from a KUOW investigation into the department.
Washington, Oregon considering adding tolls for Interstate Bridge
SEATTLE — The Washington State Transportation Commission met with the Oregon Department of Transportation Tuesday to discuss tolls on the Interstate Bridge that connects the two states. The current bridge goes across the Columbia River. Programs are working to replace it due to aging. The two commissions laid out...
Tacoma Tiny Home Village: A Vision to Combat Homelessness in Washington State
Homelessness continues to be a pressing issue across America, affecting major cities and their residents. As communities grapple with this complex challenge, various solutions have emerged, from temporary shelters to permanent housing options. Among these efforts, the Tacoma Rescue Mission is set to break new ground with an innovative approach to provide long-term housing for those in need.
Monster Construction Update: Bridge Down, but Girders Postponed
WSDOT cautioned about the challenges of last weekend's Monster Weekend construction, but it appears there’s still more work ahead. Update on “Monster Weekend” Construction: Bridge Demolition Completed, Girders Delayed. As part of the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) “Monster Weekend” construction initiative, significant progress was made...
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