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Seattle unveils summer safety plan to enhance public park security and accessibility
Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced a comprehensive summer safety strategy aimed at enhancing security and reducing crime in ...
Seattle leaders take new actions to prevent crime at parks, beaches
Seattle officials are closing parks earlier and ramping up security to curb crime in parks like Alki Beach and Golden Gardens ...
New ordinance to curb after-hours nightlife violence in Seattle now in effect
SEATTLE — A new ordinance aimed at reducing violence at after-hours nightlife venues took effect Monday, following a deadly ...
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In East Precinct community meeting, residents flag traffic and mental health as the city’s top safety concerns, SPD blames staffing shortages
Police Dialogue” for the East Precinct was held this week to discuss the results of the 2024 Seattle Public Safety Survey and the current concerns of residents. Traffic and police ...
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Seattle's Chinatown-International District gets its own public safety ambassadors
Seattle’s Chinatown-International district will become the city's next neighborhood to use a public ambassador program to ...
Survey: Seattle residents increasingly concerned about cost of living — but less likely to leave
Seattle poll finds voters fearful of U.S. economy and recession risks, increasingly optimistic about local crime and ...
Seattle to launch ‘ambassador’ program in Chinatown International District
The program begins in June with three ambassadors. They'll provide basic services like cleaning and wayfinding, and help ...
Students with Seattle Student Union push back on possible return of resource officers
SEATTLE — A group of Seattle public high school students voiced opposition this week to discussions about reinstating school ...
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Little Saigon leaders demand action as economic, public safety concerns persist
Standing before a crowd of business owners, residents, and community advocates in front of Hoa Mai Park on May 9, former ...
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Family sues Seattle schools over student's fatal shooting
SEATTLE — The family of a ... last year filed a lawsuit against Seattle Public Schools, alleging the district failed to follow its own safety procedures on the day of the shooting despite ...