Seattle City Council debate
New 'loitering' penalties targeting Seattle drug and prostitution zones approved by City Council
After weeks of debate and controversy, the Seattle City Council voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to pass new criminal penalties intended to disrupt drug and prostitution-related crimes in city hotspots.
Seattle City Council approves 'stay out' zones for people with drug, prostitution arrests
The controversial ordinances, which both passed in 8-1 votes, create areas where people with drug and prostitution-related arrests are not allowed to go.
Seattle City Council passes new measures to combat sex trafficking and drug-related crimes
Two controversial public safety measures are up for final votes on Tuesday with a goal to disrupt both sex trafficking and drug-related crimes that are prominen
Seattle City Council passes legislation creating SODA, SOAP zones
The Seattle City Council has passed legislation that creates SODA and SOAP "stay out" zones to crack down on prostitution and drug crimes.
Seattle City Council considers 7 ‘stay out’ drug or prostitution zones
The push for "stay out" drug and prostitution zones reflects a more aggressive approach to law enforcement by the Seattle council. Opponents say it won't help.
Seattle City Council debate: Addressing open-air drug use
Seattle City Council candidates Alexis Mercedes and Tanya Woo discuss the effectiveness of arresting people for open-air drug use amid the recently passed "Stay Out Of Drug Area" ordinance.
Seattle City Council approves SOAP, SODA zone proposals
The controversial ordinances, which both passed in 8-1 votes, create areas where people with drug and prostitution-related arrests are not allowed to go.
Seattle moves closer to banning prostitution-loitering and drug areas
Seattle's Public Safety Committee has approved two significant measures aimed at addressing prostitution and drug-related issues in the city.
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Seattle City Council Approves New Legislation to Fight Commercial Sexual Exploitation on Aurora Ave N
The Seattle City Council passed a bill to fight commercial sexual exploitation, targeting violence and creating SOAP orders ...
Suspected arson damages apartment buildings in Seattle's Licton Springs neighborhood
An investigation is underway after suspected arson early Monday morning in Seattle's Licton Springs neighborhood.
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Seattle proposal looks to crack down on crime, prostitution on Aurora Avenue
Seattle leaders say they're fed up with the violence and sexual exploitation in the north part of the city, specifically ...
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The Campaign to Stop Newly Proposed Prostitution Laws Hits the Doors along Aurora Avenue
Volunteers wound through the neighborhoods surrounding Aurora Avenue Saturday ahead of a city council committee vote this ...
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Gee & Ursula: Seattle ‘Stay Out’ zones won’t make prostitution, homelessness go away
The Seattle City Council approved controversial 'Stay Out' zones measures to prohibit certain individuals from parts of the ...
Seattle pushes for law targeting pimps and johns in prostitution-ridden area despite opposition
Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee listened to strong opposition on a bill targeting johns and pimps in zones ...
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Seattle weather: Dry weather, chance to see northern lights Monday
SEATTLE - Drier and sunnier weather is forecast for Sunday afternoon in Seattle. Mostly clear skies are predicted overnight: ...
Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where You Could See The Aurora Borealis Tonight
The northern lights may be visible again after a geomagnetic storm Monday night allowed them to be seen as far south as Texas ...