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Seattle councilmember apologizes as city closes streets to combat Aurora Avenue crime

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (367+ words) (The Center Square) - Seattle Councilwoman Debora Juarez atoned to residents of North Aurora Avenue Tuesday for the city's slow response to gun violence tied to sex trafficking that has increased over several months." "I want to apologize to the folks…...

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Seattle City Council Committee approves closing streets following gun violence

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (563+ words) (The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee approved an emergency plan Tuesday that will allow closure of residential streets off Aurora Avenue in North Seattle to through traffic after residents had complained for months about increasing crime…...

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When "Defund the Police" Backfires: Seattle Residents Erect Barriers Against Rampant Gang Violence

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (744+ words) For the longest time, Seattle has held a terrible grudge against police. It all started back in 2020, when the whole "defund the police" campaign was in full swing following the death of George Floyd. The Seattle City Council acted quickly,…...

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Why Is Seattle Using 'Red Flag' Laws Against Suspected Sex Traffickers?

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (431+ words) The answer: Seattle's politicians have lost the freaking plot." Residents near Aurora avenue have been complaining for months about a rise in crime, including a number of shootings believed to be turf battles between various sex traffickers. Things have gotten…...