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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
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...
Grand Illusion is Moving — But It’s Not Going Far
After more than 50 years of screenings in the U District, the Grand Illusion Cinema is losing its lease. The historic arthouse, which has been a staple of Seattle’s film scene since 1970, will have to move from its 1403 N.E. 50th St. location by February 2025 — but it’s not the end of the story... The post Grand Illusion is Moving — But It’s Not Going Far appeared first on Seattle magazine.
Traffic backs up at least 5 miles after crash blocks all lanes of SB in Seattle on Monday
SEATTLE — A three-vehicle crash that blocked all lanes of southbound Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle Monday afternoon caused a major traffic backup. The crash occurred south of James Street. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted about the crash just before 3 p.m. on X, formerly Twitter. Traffic...
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.
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